Humidity and cellaring

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by brureview, Jun 23, 2013.

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  1. brureview

    brureview Pooh-Bah (2,803) Jan 20, 2012 Massachusetts
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    Does humidity affect the quality of cellared beer?

    I have my beer aging in a darker, more humid cooler area.
     
    #1 brureview, Jun 23, 2013
  2. YogiMead726

    YogiMead726 Initiate (0) May 12, 2013 California

    If there is a cork involved, then yes. ~70% humidity is a good ballpark to make sure the corks don't dry out and shrink.

    Crown caps? I'd say no. Could be wrong, but it's hard to see how it could affect a capped beer...unless maybe rust is a factor?
     
    #2 YogiMead726, Jun 26, 2013
  3. brureview

    brureview Pooh-Bah (2,803) Jan 20, 2012 Massachusetts
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    Interesting point. In the winter though, even with a humidifier, I get no where near 70% humidity.
     
    #3 brureview, Jun 26, 2013
  4. stupac2

    stupac2 Pooh-Bah (2,031) Feb 22, 2011 California
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    I thought that this was no longer a factor with modern corks, where even the real ones are sealed. I guess it depends, but I've never seen a shrunk cork.
    Rust is definitely a factor, but I think you need to age for a long time before it matters. In fact I believe OP asked this same question earlier and I gave him that same answer then.
     
    #4 stupac2, Jun 27, 2013
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