Lawrence Brewers Guild

I just recently began kegging and, as described by many in the internet world, it is a lot easier than bottling. However, I am sort of embarrassed to say, I am not always able to drink as much as I make.

However, I really enjoy brewing and trying different types of beer. I just don't want to waste it.

Is bottling a better choice for me? Or, will my beer last just as long in a keg?

I know that some of the heavier beers can age for many years but I was wondering what is the average life span of a beer in a bottle vs. a keg?

Thanks for the help.

Personally, I feel that storage temp is more important rather than if its kegged or bottled. Ive had normal size beers last a long time in keg, year or better while big beers have lasted many years. The colder, the slower the conditioning while warmer the faster.
Depending on the style of beer, say Belgians for example, where yeast character plays into the flavor, bottle conditioning could benefit. When i bottle, i force carb in the keg and Beer Gun or Counter Pressure fill into bottles. Doing this there isn't hardly any yeast that moves into the bottle.

Imo, bottle conditioning is different vs CPBF or Beer Gunning because you when you bottle condition, you are using yeast and sugar to carbonate then allowing the yeast to gather at the bottom of the bottle.

I personally wouldn't worry about bottling unless you plan a large century beer or you are running out of kegs.