Beer
It’s no secret that a good beer on a Friday night rocks. But in truth, even the best of beer can go bad. While there aren’t many health risks associated with bad beer, there are consequences when it comes to satisfaction.
So what are the defining lines between good and bad beer? There are a number of ways to tell if that favorite beer has gone bad. And the first is the flat factor.
To determine whether a beer has gone flat, look for that familiar fizzing sound when you open a carbonated beer. This is the sign that it’s not flat. In addition, look for foam.
The second sign of a good beer is how it much it has seen the light of day. In other words, too much light can make a good beer go bad.
You see, beer is affected when light penetrates the bottle. To avoid this annoying consequence, store beer appropriately. Keep it in a cool, dark place. And for a better bet, give it a home in the good old refrigerator.
Pasta
Pasta can seem like it will keep forever, but it doesn’t. While there aren’t many health risks associated with eating old pasta, it still expires.
According to Eat By Date, pasta's expiration depends on a variety of factors, such as the best by date, preparation method (dried, fresh, etc.) and storage.
This means pasta should be stored in a sealed container. So don’t leave the box of your favorite pasta open until the next time you use it.