Bell's Brewery prints a best-by date on every can and bottle in MM/DD/YY format. Use this page to decode your code instantly and check if your beer is still fresh.
How to read MM/DD/YY date codes
Standard American date format: month, then day, then year. 06/15/26 reads as June 15, 2026. Watch for European prints that use DD/MM/YY — usually noted by an explicit label or the location of the brewery.
Bell's Brewery's code is a Best-by date — drink before this date for peak quality
Where to find the date code on Bell's Brewery cans and bottles
On Bell's Brewery packaging, the date code is typically found on the bottom of cans or on the bottle neck. Some bottles also print it on the back label. 'Best Before' date printed clearly on can or bottle.
How long is Bell's Brewery beer fresh?
Bell's Brewery produces a range of styles, each with its own drinking window. For their most common categories:
- West Coast IPA: peak through 45 days, drinkable through 90 days.
- Stout: peak through 180 days, drinkable through 1 year.
- Amber Ale: peak through 90 days, drinkable through 180 days.
These are guidelines, not laws — well-stored beer can outperform the curve, while heat-abused cans can stale much faster than expected. Storage temperature matters as much as age for hop-forward styles.
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