Out of date beer

[Cockney_si]

Anyone know if there are any uses for out of date beer?

I know you can probably wash your hair with it but any other ideas?

[WendyS]

Yes, I'm sure the slugs in your garden will be delighted to drown themselves in it. And if it's not terribly out of date, it might even still be drinkable. A lot of consumables are still OK after their "Best by" date.

[maxi2]

Drink it!

[whiffey]

Drink it !!!! like maxi2 said.

Bottled / canned beer will keep indefinitely.

[stewey]

I used to know a cook who made the best batter for fish That I have ever tasted. She said her 'secret' was stale beer. Not so much 'out of date' but rather beer that had been sitting opened for a couple of days.

[cruella]

Use by dates are only a guide.
Most beers does not go out of date as suggested by other abers.
Like they said. "Drink it"

[stewey]

Beer, especially bottled, will indeed go bad or 'skunky' after a period of time especially if exposed to the light.

[Skreecheeboy]

How can beer go out of date? I drink mine the day I buy it!

[daginge]

Beer is usually pasteurised during the bottling / canning process. Although it more than likely will not have gained or lost any strength due to it not having any additional yeast added the taste will more than likely not have altered either, my advice, get it down you. If you do have any worries use it to replace water in gravy / yorkshire pudding batter or sauce recipes. Extra heat can only kill any bugs! Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[cgoody]

Not sure it's your thing but steak and ale pie uses mine up IF needs be!