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Highland Park Brewery date codes, decoded

Highland Park Brewery prints a pack date 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.

Format
MM/DD/YY
Date Type
Pack date
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Example: Canned 03/15/26 — LA brewery known for Timbo Pils and Hello, LA West Coast IPA. Canned-on date in MM/DD/YY format.
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How to read MM/DD/YY date codes

Standard American date format: month, day, year. Slashes, dashes, and dots all work — e.g. 04/12/26, 04-12-26, or 04.12.26 all read as April 12, 2026.

Highland Park Brewery's code is a Pack date — the date the beer was packaged. Drink within a window after this date based on style.

Where to find the date code on Highland Park Brewery cans and bottles

On Highland Park Brewery packaging, the date code is typically printed on the bottom of cans or laser-etched on the bottle neck or shoulder. Some bottles also print it on the back label.

If the code looks smudged, partially worn, or printed in light ink, try angling the can under a bright light. Phone flashlights work well. The Freshie camera scanner can read most codes even when they're partially obscured.

How long is Highland Park Brewery beer fresh?

Highland Park Brewery produces a range of styles, each with its own drinking window:

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. Cold storage (under 40°F) extends every window meaningfully.

About Highland Park Brewery

LA brewery known for Timbo Pils and Hello, LA West Coast IPA. Canned-on date in MM/DD/YY format. Located in Los Angeles, California.

Highland Park Brewery is tracked by Freshie as an independent American craft brewery per the Brewers Association definition (less than 25% non-craft ownership, under 6 million barrels per year).

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