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.
Beer will keep a long time, especially refrigerated. The only reason the brewers put a date on the can or bottle is to guarantee flavor, and make you think you should throw it out after the date so you buy more. Besides, alcohol and hops are preservatives. skurka Â· 10 years ago.