Ho Beer!!

Yeah, I am going to need to take language lessons to continue my Journey Of Beer. Tonight I am drinking Hoegaarden's Withier-Biere Blanche. Which translates loosely to Belgian White Beer You Can't Pronounce.

I bought it on a whim because the pretty silver label with white and blue lettering caught my eye (Yes, I am that easy). My Ho-Beer is pretty conservative on the alcohol; a mere 4.9%. Which means I had to have TWO. This is a lot of work, people.

Anyway. It foamed up fast and thick upon opening and had a lovely, citrusy scent like my beloved Leinenkugel. The brew is cloudy and very pale, which is really pretty to look at, too. It's taste is light and sparkly, with a slight hint of something that reminds me of Christmas...nutmeg? Cinnamon? Coriander? All Spice? I can't quite catch it but I'll let you know after my third. hic! There is a mild orangey spice to it's aftertaste which I really like. It almost kind of bites your tongue a tiny bit.

I told the chick at the liquor store that I was discovering the world of brewski and she didn't even look at me. Which is fine because I think I am breaking up with that particular store, anyway. They just don't have much of a selection for me to choose from. Which brings me to my new question:

How long can I keep beer in my fridge and still preserve it's flavor? Can I go to a bigger store with a good selection and stock up on 4 or 5 new beers to try if they are going to sit untouched for 4-5 weeks?