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Beer losing carbonation from refrigeration?

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by Donnellr, Mar 14, 2013.

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  1. Donnellr

    Donnellr Initiate (0) Jan 18, 2013 Missouri

    Recently bought two bottles of goose island Lolita cold from a local bar and have stored them for about a month in my fridge. Opened one last night and it seemed flat, or less carbonated than I remember from the last bottle I had. Has storing them cold caused this? And if so can I bring the other bottle back to normal?
     
    #1 Donnellr, Mar 14, 2013
  2. beerinmaine

    beerinmaine Initiate (0) Jun 20, 2009 Maine

    No. No.

    Storing cold (normal fridge temp) for a short period of time will not cause loss of carbonation. And once lost, you really can't restore it.
     
    #2 beerinmaine, Mar 14, 2013
  3. BlackBelt5112203

    BlackBelt5112203 Initiate (0) Jan 2, 2012 Michigan

    Did you open and pour it cold? I've noticed in the past that beers poured cold will appear to have "less" carbonation as they seem less effervescent and have a smaller head. I believe it's due to the CO2 being better dissolved in liquids at lower temperatures (I was a chem major and have since forgotten everything). So, while it may seem like there's less carbonation, the same amount of CO2 is still there, it's just not bubbling out as vigorously. Letting it warm up before serving will fix this.
     
    #3 BlackBelt5112203, Mar 14, 2013
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  4. Donnellr

    Donnellr Initiate (0) Jan 18, 2013 Missouri

    Thanks, ill let the next one warm up. Hopefully I can get a wine cooler or something similar in the future to store at the right temp.
     
    #4 Donnellr, Mar 16, 2013
  5. Stratoc100

    Stratoc100 Initiate (157) Jun 11, 2012 Illinois

    Ideal gas law: PV=nRT
    Reducing temperature results in less (gas) pressure causing the gas to stay soluble as opposed to bubbling out.
     
    #5 Stratoc100, Mar 16, 2013
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  6. LAD

    LAD Initiate (0) Apr 16, 2008 Texas

     
    #6 LAD, Mar 16, 2013
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