Beer storage temperature concerns

I have the same problem. My cellar(closet) ranges from 60 to 75 with no rapid temp changes. I see it as having three options: Don't cellar at all, cellar in my beer fridge(about 38 degrees), or continue to use the closet. I was hoping someone with more experience could give me some advice. Should I try shorter cellaring times because of the warmer temp or would I be better off putting it all in the beer fridge? Thanks for any help.

 

I would avoid huge fluctuations in temperature, like your garage would likely yield. I cellar in a dark closet because at least I know I can control the temp inside my house. Ideally I'd get a beer fridge with temp controls but I just don't have the space for it.

 

My cellar is always around 60 degrees F. I keep my bottles in an old Igloo cooler. I have just started putting some bottles down myself, since my budget is usually quite limited it's going to be a slow build. I am hoping this isn't too warm of a temperature.

 

I was curious about this as well. I live in FL, so obviously not too many cellars around here, lol. I don't have a spare fridge at the moment, but I could easily store beer in my closet, in the dark and have it stay a constant 70 degrees.

I've read that you want to cellar beer at like 60 degrees. Should I even attempt to "Cellar" beer at 70's in my closet or wait until I can get a temp. controlled fridge?

 

So when you are talking about vibration, you are worried about? The yeast staying in suspension as oppose to settling? If that's the case, just stand it up for a while before you pour and dont worry about it. As far as temp goes...how long are you planning on "cellaring" said beers? If you're only looking at about a year or two, your closet should be fine...if you want to cellar some for LONG term, then possibly starting off in the garage at the cooler temp until you get something better. However, if you are looking to cellar items long term, a wine fridge or small dorm style fridge will be outgrown very shortly...Enjoy!