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Originally Posted by Puppet Guy
I've always thought it would be good for a year, but I guess it also depends on storage (I have a cool, dark, dank spot in the basement that's probably extending the life of it). This particular batch has lost some carbonation, but the flavor got stronger
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2 main factors really play into beer storage (not home brew specific), type of beer and alcohol content. Dark beers like stouts, porters and dunkels last longer than lagers and the higher the alcohol % the longer it can be stored.
Take a look at some of the Belgian Trappist beers like Orval. Those can be bottle aged for years and (supposedly) taste fantastic 2+ years out. They are all darker and high in alcohol content.