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Bell's Brewery date codes, decoded

Bell's Brewery 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.

Format
MM/DD/YY
Date Type
Best-by date
Location
Comstock, MI
Founded
1985
Example: 06/15/26June 15, 2026. 'Best Before' date printed clearly on can or bottle.
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How to read MM/DD/YY date codes

Standard American date format: month, then day, then year. 06/15/26 reads as June 15, 2026. Watch for European prints that use DD/MM/YY — usually noted by an explicit label or the location of the brewery.

Bell's Brewery's code is a Best-by date — drink before this date for peak quality

Where to find the date code on Bell's Brewery cans and bottles

On Bell's Brewery 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 Before' date printed clearly on can or bottle.

How long is Bell's Brewery beer fresh?

Bell's Brewery produces a range of styles, each with its own drinking window. For their most common categories:

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.

Where to buy Bell's Brewery

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