Stone Brewing prints a best-by date on every can and bottle in DD-MMM-YY format. Use this page to decode your code instantly and check if your beer is still fresh.
15-MAR-26 → March 15, 2026. Pioneered explicit 'Enjoy By' dating. Printed clearly on neck label or can.Day, three-letter month abbreviation, then year. 15-MAR-26 reads as March 15, 2026. The month abbreviation removes any ambiguity between American and European formats.
Stone Brewing's code is a Best-by date — drink before this date for peak quality
On Stone Brewing bottles, the code is laser-etched or printed on the neck or shoulder of the bottle. Cans typically have it stamped on the bottom. Pioneered explicit 'Enjoy By' dating. Printed clearly on neck label or can.
Stone Brewing produces a range of styles, each with its own drinking window. For their most common categories:
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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