[Marcellus]

Originally Posted by Saccopoo

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Hops was primarily used as a preservative. They should last longer.

Originally Posted by Marcellus

Hops are a preservative, but dry hops add flavor and aroma that will dissipate over time. That doesn't change their preservative abilities but the flavor and aroma definitely go away fairly quick.

IPA's should be drank fairly quick. Thats why Stone has all those beers call "Enjoy By - X _Date".

Open a year old Hopslam and tell what it tastes like. You will wish you enjoyed it much much sooner.

The only beers that fare well aging are big beers with lower IBU and non dryhopped beers like barleywines, stouts, quads etc...

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