Tip: sell emotional items of lower value early to get the audience tuned in. Examples are things for kids, one of a kind memorabilia, or homemade items. Sell merchandise items generally in the first half of the auction; experiences generally in the second half.
A general rule of thumb is that beers from large breweries will have a shelf life of approximately 8 to 12 months if refrigerated properly and kept from direct light, or 4 to 6 months at room temperature.
Will a keg last a year or more once tapped? Click to expand... generally, no. you can expect up to about 90 days for average beer to remain fresh, if not ideal. bigger beers, with increased alcohol and bittering will last longer, though the hop character will fade. 6 months is not asking too much. a 13% imperial stout will be good for a long time, years even. and it will also change gradually.