Does Bitters Go Bad?

Although bitters most likely won't go bad before you're through with your bottle, their flavor and aromatics tend to break down over time. ... Fruit bitters tend to have “refrigerate after opening” written somewhere on the bottle, implying that there is some sort of shelf life to their bottles.

How long do bitters stay good?

Because of this, most bitters have a shelf life comparable to any spirit: essentially indefinite. Like all spirits, chemical reactions and evaporation in the bottle will eventually start to change the taste if you keep the same bottle for a decade or more, but none of it will hurt you and the product won't spoil.

Do bitters have to be refrigerated after opening?

After opening the bottle you do not need to refrigerate Angostura Bitters. Also, there is no expiration after opening the bottle.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.