beer flavor stability

Beer flavor stability refers to how well the taste of beer holds up over time and under different storage conditions. Factors like exposure to light, oxygen, and temperature fluctuations can cause beer to develop off-flavors, such as skunkiness or cardboard notes. Proper storage—keeping beer in dark, cool places and minimizing air exposure—helps preserve its intended flavors. Breweries often focus on packaging techniques and ingredient choices to enhance stability, ensuring that when you open a bottle or can, it tastes as the brewer intended, regardless of when it was made.