Is fridge temp to low to "cellar" beer?

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by 2ellas, Jun 16, 2015.

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  1. 2ellas

    2ellas Maven (1,302) Feb 20, 2014 New Hampshire
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    I have a few beers that I'm interested in cellaring. I have a kegerator that I've been storing them in at about 38-40 degrees. Does anyone know if that's too cold for the flavours to develop/mellow/mix etc? The alternative is my actual cellar which can get up to 60-62 degrees in the summer.

    thank you!
     
    #1 2ellas, Jun 16, 2015
  2. mich34

    mich34 Initiate (0) Jan 5, 2015 Michigan

    60-62 doesn't sound like an issue at all to me but if I remember what I've seen posted elsewhere in this thread the fridge would work too, it would just slow things down unless you're talking active yeast - the 40 degree temp may be too cool for yeast to keep changing the beer. - cheers!
     
    #2 mich34, Jun 16, 2015
  3. Heretic42

    Heretic42 Savant (1,118) Aug 31, 2011 Texas

    Use your actual cellar
     
    #3 Heretic42, Jun 16, 2015
  4. 2ellas

    2ellas Maven (1,302) Feb 20, 2014 New Hampshire
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    Thank you both!
     
    #4 2ellas, Jun 16, 2015
  5. Reedbrew

    Reedbrew Initiate (0) Nov 1, 2014 California

    On Firestone Walkers website that they suggest storing the Parabola and Sucaba @ 40 degrees or lower. This seems lower than most other guidance I've seen but it's their product... I havent seen any commentary specific to these beers against at various temps... Or other Brewers suggesting such low temps...
     
    #5 Reedbrew, Jun 16, 2015
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