Alcohol sales are back but has your favourite drink expired?
You can buy alcohol again under lockdown level 2 but is it safe?
Spirits such as whiskey, gin, vodka and even wine that has the potential to age well can last a very long time on the shelf.
However, your favourite beer doesn’t fall into that category.
President Ramaphosa stopped alcohol sales with immediate effect during lockdown level 3.
After a long lockdown and beer stock being in storage, the question is whether that beer is now past its sell-by date?
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Beer does go bad but it can last a long time under proper storage conditions and most beers have a shelf life well beyond the best-by date chosen by brewers.
Follow these basic beer storage tips:
Refrigerate - Keep your beer in a refrigerator to slow the aging process and block out UV light.
Find a Dark Place - Choose a cool room with minimal temperature changes.
Store Beer Upright - Avoid unnecessary oxidation by keeping bottles and cans in an upright position.
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These tips indicate that great beer is affected by all sorts of elements, including temperature, sunlight, the storage container and more.