I'm not a beer drinker--never was, never will be. I think it's an acquired taste.

Nonetheless, I had one a couple of days ago.

You see, I've held on to one beer can in my pantry for emergencies, such as in asking a guest if he'd like a beer.

I don't remember where (or when) the beer came from. It was a Budweiser.

And, I don't know if they still advertise "born on" dates, but the can had the date stamped on as Oct 96. I'm guessing that beer was AT LEAST 16 years old. It was so old, instead of the can saying "King of Beers", it said "Knight of Beers". Okay, maybe I exaggerate.

When opened and guzzled, it still fizzed (amazingly). And you know, it didn't taste too bad. But it was 95 degrees outside, and I was thirsty--and desperate!

I don't think I'll buy a replacement. I'll probably be dead before it gets drunk. However, they say beer makes good garden slug bait.