Musty cellar-okay for storing beer?

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by PelhamCellar, Jan 23, 2016.

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  1. PelhamCellar

    PelhamCellar Initiate (0) Jan 23, 2016 New York

    I have a great cellar in my basement that seems to maintain a temp of 50 degrees (during the winter in NY anyway) but unfortunately smells musty. There isn't any ventilation so I'm wondering if I can cellar/store beers in there or if the musty smell will affect the beers. Am I okay or should I look for another place to start my cellaring? Thanks all.
     
    #1 PelhamCellar, Jan 23, 2016
  2. chavinparty

    chavinparty Zealot (653) Jan 4, 2015 New Hampshire

    It's fine. I'd be more worried about breathing mold. Also not sure about corks
     
    #2 chavinparty, Jan 23, 2016
  3. youradhere

    youradhere Initiate (0) Feb 29, 2008 Washington

    Sounds like the perfect place for loads of beer, wine, and liquor. Have fun, I'm jealous!
     
    #3 youradhere, Jan 23, 2016
  4. PelhamCellar

    PelhamCellar Initiate (0) Jan 23, 2016 New York

    Thanks all. I'll move my very small collection in. Some 2015 Goose Island Barleywines, 2015 Sierra Nevada Bigfoot, 2015 Narwhal, and 2015 North Coast Old Stock Ale.
     
    #4 PelhamCellar, Jan 23, 2016
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