Victory Brewing prints a best-by 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.
How to read MM/DD/YY date codes
Standard American date format: month, then day, then year. 09/12/26 reads as September 12, 2026. Watch for European prints that use DD/MM/YY — usually noted by an explicit label or the location of the brewery.
Victory Brewing's code is a Best-by date — drink before this date for peak quality
Where to find the date code on Victory Brewing cans and bottles
On Victory Brewing packaging, the date code is typically found on the bottom of cans or on the bottle neck. Some bottles also print it on the back label. Best-by date on bottle or can.
How long is Victory Brewing beer fresh?
Victory Brewing produces a range of styles, each with its own drinking window. For their most common categories:
- Pilsner: peak through 60 days, drinkable through 120 days.
- West Coast IPA: peak through 45 days, drinkable through 90 days.
- Double / Imperial IPA: peak through 30 days, drinkable through 75 days.
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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