Well they replied and gave a good explanation on the why's and how's.
They also are going to send me a six pack of their new beer since they don't make OPA anymore(To Many Explosion's is my guess)
Here is what they had to say.
Phil,
Thanks for reaching out. From a consumption standpoint, craft beer is typically best for about 90-120 days and should be stored cold. This is primarily due to a lack of pasteurization. Most craft beer, if free of any bacterial contamination, will last in either a can/bottle for much longer than 90-120 days but will degrade in taste and flavor as time passes. This also occurs with macro beer (e.g. Miller/Coors) that is pasteurized. It just takes longer. However, craft beers that have additional hops added post fermentation for aroma (dry-hopping) such as IPAs and Pale Ales can experience something called "hop creep." This results in an over attenuation of the beer that adds additional CO2. More scientifically, the over attenuation is caused by hop starch degrading enzymes breaking down non-fermentable carbohydrates into fermentable carbohydrates.
In an enclosed vessel such as a can or bottle, you can over time build-up more pressure that the container can sustain. In cans, you can typically see this begin to occur if the can lid begins to bulge outward. Sometimes it stops there but with additional time it can eventually compromise the can. However, colder storage temperatures can slow the process and often keep it from occurring.
If you'd like me to send a replacement six-pack please forward me your mailing address. We haven't brewed OPA since early 2019 but we have our Skytrooper IPA available. Thanks again for reaching out and congratulations on becoming a grandfather last year.
TJ
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TJ Miller
Co-Founder/Operations Manager/GM Beer
Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling
San Antonio, TX
I replied Yes to this offer, because I'm never one to turn down free beer even though I don't drink it, I still cook with it!!
Next update will be the beer can chicken I make with it!!!
Semper Fi
Phil
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