Beer Fridge Temp

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by lightman1, Oct 24, 2013.

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  1. lightman1

    lightman1 Zealot (607) Oct 19, 2013 Arkansas
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    I'm looking for opinions on what temp to keep the beer fridge at. I have a little of every type. IPA's, Porters, Stouts, Barleywines, Lagers, Pilsners, you name it. Thanks Lightman1
     
    #1 lightman1, Oct 24, 2013
  2. loafinaround

    loafinaround Initiate (0) Jul 16, 2011 New York

    personally, I do standard fridge temp... cold. Reason being, the colder it is, the slower the hops fade for my prized DIPAs. Takes very little time to warm-up to your preferred drinking temp.
     
    #2 loafinaround, Oct 24, 2013
  3. paulys55

    paulys55 Initiate (0) Aug 2, 2010 Pennsylvania

    Are you looking to cellar them in said fridge or just preserve them for drinking in the near future?
     
    #3 paulys55, Oct 24, 2013
  4. nc41

    nc41 Initiate (0) Sep 25, 2008 North Carolina
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    My beer reefer runs 48-50. IPa's, PA's, Lagers I like a bit colder, so I pop them in the freezer for 10 minutes or so.
     
    #4 nc41, Oct 24, 2013
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  5. lightman1

    lightman1 Zealot (607) Oct 19, 2013 Arkansas
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    I just want to preserve them for the short term. But this could be several weeks or even a little longer. Thanks, Lightman1
     
    #5 lightman1, Oct 24, 2013
  6. SILVER

    SILVER Zealot (668) Jan 3, 2007 Florida

    I would say 38º-40º F. Any warmer and you're risking the food in there to spoil. If it's a dedicated fridge, then 42º. Many beers are drank at that temperature. The others, you can pull out and let them sit on the counter for a few or several minutes until they reach optimal drinking temperature.
    If you want to cellar, I would suggest a wine cooler. I have one with two compartments with different temperature controls. I keep those at 52º and 58º F.
     
    #6 SILVER, Oct 24, 2013
  7. lightman1

    lightman1 Zealot (607) Oct 19, 2013 Arkansas
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    Thanks, Silver. Its a dedicated fridge, so food is not an issue. I'm running in the 38- 40 range and that seems to be fine. I just wanted a few opinions. Thanks, Lightman1
     
    #7 lightman1, Oct 24, 2013
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