cold storage versus room temp

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by JoshB10, Oct 21, 2014.

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  1. JoshB10

    JoshB10 Initiate (0) Apr 24, 2014 Florida

    I recently got a beverage center that I was hoping to age beers in. The issue is the warmest temperature it will maintain is 43 degrees, colder than ideal for most brews. This may be obvious, but wanted to get some feedback before deciding, is it better to store the beer at that temperature or at room temperature? Thanks
     
    #1 JoshB10, Oct 21, 2014
  2. Traquairlover

    Traquairlover Initiate (0) Nov 10, 2007 Virginia

    Personally, given the choice, I would take too cool to too warm. My thinking is that while over-refrigeration may slightly ****** some of the changes we look for when we cellar beer, heat can accelerate or allow changes that might produce off flavors. I have no hard science on this theory, though.
     
    #2 Traquairlover, Oct 21, 2014
  3. HighWine

    HighWine Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2010 Illinois

    "Ideal" cellar temp is between 48 and 54. 43 is a fine temp and much better than room temp. You're golden.
     
    #3 HighWine, Oct 21, 2014
  4. JoshB10

    JoshB10 Initiate (0) Apr 24, 2014 Florida

    Awesome, thanks to the both of you
     
    #4 JoshB10, Oct 21, 2014
  5. RockAZ

    RockAZ Pundit (983) Jan 6, 2009 Arizona

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  6. Graviz

    Graviz Initiate (0) Feb 26, 2012 Colorado

    Cooler is better. The main reason why people want cellar temperature is so the beers age or change quicker. If it's cooler that slows the process. It really depends what your end goal is. If it's too make them last longer then cooler for sure. If you want them to age then cellar temps take less time.
     
    #6 Graviz, Oct 23, 2014
  7. mlhyatt

    mlhyatt Initiate (0) Jul 27, 2013 Georgia

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  8. Traquairlover

    Traquairlover Initiate (0) Nov 10, 2007 Virginia

    You can actually simply put one of those on your front door to avoid the need for A/C throughout your home.
     
    #8 Traquairlover, Oct 23, 2014
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  9. putonyourwalkingshoes

    putonyourwalkingshoes Pooh-Bah (1,574) Jul 31, 2013 California
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    Over the years I've seen on labels generally that sours should be kept colder while stouts and other higher ABV beers can be kept over 55 degrees. No one has a cellar that goes to 45 degrees and if they do, their electric bill must suck.
     
    #9 putonyourwalkingshoes, Oct 23, 2014
  10. bubseymour

    bubseymour Grand Pooh-Bah (4,800) Oct 30, 2010 Maryland
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    My options are 62-70 degree basement cellar space (summer/winter variances) or a 37.5 degree max. setting on the mini fridge. What is the better option in this situation for cellaring?
     
    #10 bubseymour, Oct 28, 2014
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