Looking to buy a temp controlled cellar

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by SilverFalcon, Feb 1, 2015.

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  1. SilverFalcon

    SilverFalcon Initiate (0) Dec 7, 2013 Alabama

    I have been looking at this http://www.koolr.com/products/winekoolr and was wondering if anyone had one or could recommend something that would hold around at least 100 or more bottles. I am trying to find something to put in my loft and happy for any recommendations or input.

    SilverFalcon
     
  2. Lazhal

    Lazhal Pooh-Bah (1,878) Mar 13, 2011 Michigan
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    Just be careful, that any capped bottles should be stored upright not on their side. The fridge on your link may not support that.
     
  3. Yohann

    Yohann Zealot (720) Apr 29, 2014 Wisconsin
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    I use a Summit SCR1156. Not exactly cheap, but it holds a lot (almost 200 12oz), and with tinted glass it looks great.
     
  4. megnw07

    megnw07 Initiate (0) Dec 12, 2014 Illinois

    Would you recommend this one? I'm looking to purchase this and can't find any reviews on it. Can you give me any cons? Thx!
     
  5. sbconrad

    sbconrad Initiate (0) Feb 21, 2015 Pennsylvania

    I got a 7.1 cu ft chest freezer and temp control and it's working great. I currently have 76 bottles in it and I haven't had to use shelving yet. Definitely buy something you can "grow into" though. The advice you commonly get around here is to double what you think you need because cellars do tend to grow quickly. A chest freezer is probably the most economical way to store 100+ bottles unless you find a great deal on Craigslist.
     
  6. Yohann

    Yohann Zealot (720) Apr 29, 2014 Wisconsin
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    Cons are that it's definitely audible when the compressor is running (not an issue at all in a kitchen, but a minus if for example you put it in a room with an entertainment center, where you might be trying to watch a movie with quiet scenes), and the engineering on it is a little on the primitive side (if it was a car, it would be more likely a 2002 Hyundai than a 2015 Toyota).

    That said, if you're looking for something that holds a fair amount and looks good, I would recommend it. For the price I would have liked to have something engineered and built a bit better, but it definitely does the job.
     
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