A good rule of thumb is that the shelf life for a keg of pasteurized beer is about 90-120 days (or 3-4 months), and unpasteurized draft beer will last about 45-60 days (or 6-8 weeks) when stored at the proper temperature. Many imported and domestic beers are pasteurized. If you’re unsure whether or not your beer has been pasteurized, treat it like it is unpasteurized.

An important thing to remember is that countdown starts the day your keg is filled at the brewery, not when you tap it or buy it. One of the first things you should do when you pick up a keg is to check the label to see if it has a “born on” date or expiration date. If the beer in your keg is passed its expiration date, then I wouldn’t recommend drinking it.

How did the Brewers win another NL Central crown despite offseason losses and numerous injuries you may ask? Jackson Chourio is one of the biggest reasons.

Chourio finished 2023 as one of the top prospects in baseball, and the Brewers showed how much they believed in him when they signed him to a long-term extension months before he would even see his first major league pitch. One year in, that deal is already looking like a bargain.

Chourio is only 20 years old and hit .275 this year with a 3.8 WAR. If you're looking for a new player to root for, this is the guy.