# Beer & Alcoholic Drinks Articles in this category explain the shelf-life science, spoilage mechanisms, and storage best practices for beer, wine, and other alcoholic beverages — written from an industrial food science perspective. ## Articles - [Does Beer Go Bad? A Comprehensive Food Science and Shelf-Life Analysis](../articles/does-beer-go-bad.md) - [Does Red Wine Go Bad? The Chemistry of Oxidation, Cork Taint, and Microbial Spoilage](../articles/does-red-wine-go-bad.md) - [Does Shaoxing Wine Go Bad? Understanding the Shelf Life and Quality of Huangjiu](../articles/shaoxing-wine-shelf-life-storage.md) - [Does Wine Go Bad? An Industrial & Food Science Perspective](../articles/does-wine-go-bad.md) - [Water Activity, pH, and Dissolved Oxygen in Beer](../articles/water-activity-ph-and-dissolved-oxygen-in-beer.md) - [What Is Skunky Beer?](../articles/what-is-skunky-beer.md) [← Back to all categories](index.md) · [Browse all articles](../articles.md)