Imported beer has to come a long way to get over here, rough travel, temperature variations, and time, all take their toll on the product. I was in Germany last month and was able to aquire some Pilsner Urquell that was only a week or two old It was awsome. Another beer to try if you can find it is a swartzbier (Black Beer) that goes by the name of Kolstrizer If you guys like stouts you will love this stuff It is a Very thick dark chewy Lager. I drank quite a bit over there while enjoying the local Brats and Sauerkraut.