Cellaring-storing beer general questions

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by brureview, Mar 11, 2012.

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  1. brureview

    brureview Pooh-Bah (2,803) Jan 20, 2012 Massachusetts
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    If my cellar averages 60 F most of the year, how would I store/cellar beer for slightly
    lower temperatures?

    Currently, I am storing my beer in my cellar in a cooler, so there is no light. The cooler is slightly warmer than the cellar temp.

    In the winter, the bottles are cool to the touch, but in summertime, I am concerned about
    higher room temperatures.
     
    #1 brureview, Mar 11, 2012
  2. Bluecane

    Bluecane Initiate (0) Dec 30, 2011 New York

    How warm is too warm? My "best" closet is currently at ~66 degrees. What can I do with that, if anything?
     
    #2 Bluecane, Mar 13, 2012
  3. Thorpe429

    Thorpe429 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,705) Aug 18, 2008 Illinois
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    That's not ideal, but it shouldn't be an issue unless you're planning on long-term storage. If it's something like 1-2, maybe 3, years, it's not really going to matter -- it'll just age a bit faster than it would have at 55-60.
     
    #3 Thorpe429, Mar 13, 2012
  4. Bluecane

    Bluecane Initiate (0) Dec 30, 2011 New York

    Okay, great, thanks. I'm not planning long-term storage, since I'm moving to Florida in about 1.5 years, most likely. And then I'll definitely need something electric, since there are no basements there and the weather is too warm.
     
    #4 Bluecane, Mar 13, 2012
  5. brureview

    brureview Pooh-Bah (2,803) Jan 20, 2012 Massachusetts
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    How does the light affect the aging of the beer? If I keep a beer for 2-3 months, will it make a difference with a little light?
     
    #5 brureview, Mar 15, 2012
  6. brureview

    brureview Pooh-Bah (2,803) Jan 20, 2012 Massachusetts
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    Good advice. I have a 1950's liquor cabinet in my cellar. Dark and wood paneled. it's good for whiskey,
    so I will start to store beer in it.
     
    #6 brureview, Mar 16, 2012
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