So, your friends are coming over this weekend. You’re checking your beer supply only to find out that they’re already past the best-by date. You’re wondering if it’s safe to serve expired beers to your guests. Despite its unrivaled popularity among other alcoholic beverages, there are a lot of misconceptions around beer—does beer go bad? […]
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On a Sunday morning, you’re craving for pancakes with crispy bacon and drizzles of maple syrup. Much to your surprise, a pack of streaky bacon in the fridge has already passed the use-by date. Does this mean bacon has gone bad? Perhaps, you bought a few extra packs of bacon because they were on a
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As a bacon lover, it’s such a shame to waste the dripping bacon fat down the drain each time after cooking. So, you decided to render the flavorful fat. However, you’re not sure with the storage: Does bacon grease need to be refrigerated? Perhaps, you’ve been using store-bought bacon grease from time to time. In
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We all need red wine vinegar in our kitchen. It brightens up your dishes, adds acidity and subtle sweetness to almost anything—from meats to salads to soups. It’s been a while since the last time you used red wine vinegar. The bottle has been sitting for months untouched. When you need to use it, you
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In the middle of cleaning, you find a bottle of whiskey that looks a little dusty. You’re not quite sure how long it’s been there. Is it safe to drink old whiskey? You must have heard that wine gets better with age. Is this true for every type of wine? What about hard liquor? No
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In the middle of cleaning, you find an old bottle of tequila. Perhaps, a leftover from the party ages ago. You heard that tequila is a liquor, but not quite sure if it’s still drinkable. Does liquor go bad? You’ve probably heard that the shelf life of alcoholic drinks depends on the types. But, you’re
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Champagne is a celebratory drink rather than something you usually enjoy daily. So, when the festive months are over, you end up with extra bottles of champagne. How long can you keep champagne? Perhaps, you had a half-full bottle from your birthday party last week. At this point, you’re wondering: How long can you keep
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Gin is a popular base liquor and essential for a home bar. One day, you find a seemingly old bottle in the cupboard. The color fades away. It’s different from what you used to know. Does this mean gin has gone bad? You’ve probably heard that gin and distilled spirits can last for many years
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So, you’re in the mood of mixing yourself a gin martini. You’ve got gin and olives. One more item to check, vermouth! You’re hoping that leftover vermouth from the last party is still fresh. Sadly, it smells terribly sour. Does this mean vermouth has gone bad? Or, you miscalculated the amount of vermouth needed for
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Every now and then, we keep discovering forgotten stuff in our cupboards. One time, you find a bottle of vodka that looks old and dusty. Maybe it’s from one of your parties years ago. You hate creating food waste, but you also doubt if it’s still safe to drink. Before pouring into your glass, you
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