Help! Mold on Corks!

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  1. joey_c

    joey_c Initiate (0) Nov 12, 2012 California
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    I have some mold on my corks and am trying to figure out why and what to do. Here's the story:

    I bought a True Brand refrigerator about 6 months ago to store all of my beer. I kept a container of Damp Rid inside. I moved last month and the Damp Rid was used up so I threw it away. I unplugged my fridge, waited a few days (hoping to avoid major condensation) and then transported all the beer and the fridge to the new house. About a week later I plugged it back in and put the beer inside. That was a few weeks ago, now I have started to notice mold on the corks of some of my beer. Is this going to have an affect on the beer? Should I take the bottles out and clean them?

    I did not notice this problem before the move so I'm guessing the problem is that I no longer have any DampRid in there absorbing moisture. I plan to get another one in there ASAP.

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    Thoughts?
     
    #1 joey_c, Mar 25, 2014
  2. Eriktheipaman

    Eriktheipaman Pooh-Bah (2,303) Sep 4, 2010 California
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    Personally, I'd just wipe it off with some rubbing alcohol on a paper towel. Whether that's the best way to take care of it or not idk.
     
    #2 Eriktheipaman, Mar 25, 2014
  3. StoutSnob40

    StoutSnob40 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,611) Jan 4, 2013 California
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    Moldy cork was my nickname in high school.
     
    #3 StoutSnob40, Mar 25, 2014
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  4. beerborn

    beerborn Initiate (0) Jan 22, 2012 Louisiana

    you could always drink them up
     
    #4 beerborn, Mar 25, 2014
  5. AdamP

    AdamP Initiate (0) Mar 26, 2012 Pennsylvania

    Posted about this a while back and here's people's responses: http://www.beeradvocate.com/community/threads/mold-in-my-beer-fridge.140142/

    I ended up going with the Eva-dry Renewable EDV-300/E-333 Wireless Mini Dehumidifer that someone suggested and it's been working absolutely great. As for cleaning the bottles at this point, I'd recommend antibacterial wipes.

    It's a damn frustrating problem, so I can commiserate, but I'm happy to report that there's a cheap and easy solution!
     
    #5 AdamP, Mar 26, 2014
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  6. joey_c

    joey_c Initiate (0) Nov 12, 2012 California
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    Thanks for the suggestion, that is a much better solution than constantly replacing damprid containers. I ordered one! Thanks!
     
    #6 joey_c, Mar 26, 2014
  7. Erick_G

    Erick_G Initiate (0) Nov 18, 2013 California

    This is great information. I'm not having any mold issues, but better safe than sorry. I'm going to pick up the Eva-Dry. Thanks!
     
    #7 Erick_G, Mar 26, 2014
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