New to cellaring beer.

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by Localdrinklax, Apr 20, 2012.

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  1. Localdrinklax

    Localdrinklax Initiate (0) Jul 23, 2010 Wisconsin

    I am starting to cellar beer and have a question to storing the beer. I have them vertical and standing up in a wine box. Is this the proper way to cellar beer? I also heard to lay them on their side, is that correct?
     
    #1 Localdrinklax, Apr 20, 2012
  2. nickapalooza86

    nickapalooza86 Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2010 Wisconsin

    Leave them standing that is the correct way.
     
    #2 nickapalooza86, Apr 20, 2012
  3. Kinsman

    Kinsman Maven (1,457) Aug 26, 2009 Nevada

    It's been debated quite a lot over whats better. Most people, myself included, store vertical just because it's easier. Also, storing vertical leaves less surface area of the beer inside exposed to oxygen. Guezues and lambics are often considered the one exception to this as many collectors will store these on their side or slightly angled.

    Also, future cellaring questions can be posted here:
    http://beeradvocate.com/community/forums/cellaring-aging-beer.41/
     
    #3 Kinsman, Apr 20, 2012
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  4. Bitterbill

    Bitterbill Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,036) Sep 14, 2002 Wyoming
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    You can store them either way, imho, but when you're close to opening one, if it's in a horizontal position, put it vertical so that if there's any sediment it will settle to the bottom of the bottle. Swing top bottles are an exception for me; when I have them, they go vertical all the way. Again, that works for me. Others' mileage may vary.
     
    #4 Bitterbill, Apr 20, 2012
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