How much variation in temperature is too much?

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by DrinkDrankPunk, Jan 15, 2014.

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  1. DrinkDrankPunk

    DrinkDrankPunk Initiate (0) Jan 9, 2014 Virginia

    So my "cellar", which is just the closet in my guest bedroom tends to vary in temperature daily to every other day about 3 or 4 degrees (between 60 and 56). I'm working on getting an actual "beer cellar" but this makeshift one has to do for now. So is this variation going to be a real cause for concern?
     
    #1 DrinkDrankPunk, Jan 15, 2014
  2. AdamP

    AdamP Initiate (0) Mar 26, 2012 Pennsylvania

    As is usually the case with these questions, you're fine.
     
    #2 AdamP, Jan 15, 2014
  3. DrinkDrankPunk

    DrinkDrankPunk Initiate (0) Jan 9, 2014 Virginia

    Great. Thanks!
     
    #3 DrinkDrankPunk, Jan 15, 2014
  4. JasonLovesBeer

    JasonLovesBeer Initiate (0) Mar 27, 2013 Canada (BC)

    That's a pretty nice range to get out of a closet. Mine would range from 65 to 70 and hit 75-80 in summer.

    Dark + small fluctuations (less than 10F) + stays under 70F = acceptable cellaring conditions.
     
    #4 JasonLovesBeer, Jan 15, 2014
  5. DrinkDrankPunk

    DrinkDrankPunk Initiate (0) Jan 9, 2014 Virginia

    I blocked off the vents and jammed a towel under the door so no heat gets into that room. That'll last me for another few months. In the meantime I'm working on getting an actual cellar up and running before summer hits.
     
    #5 DrinkDrankPunk, Jan 15, 2014
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