That six-pack sitting in the back of your fridge might look fine, but the expiration date on the label says otherwise. Many beer drinkers have found themselves wondering—what actually happens if you drink beer past its expiration date? Will it make you sick, or will it just taste bad? Beer, like many beverages, has a shelf life, and while it doesn’t spoil in the same way milk does, its quality changes over time. Before you crack open that past-its-prime bottle, here are six things you need to know about the safety, taste, and effects of expired beer.
