New to storing beer.

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by BigJon, Sep 7, 2013.

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  1. BigJon

    BigJon Initiate (0) Mar 12, 2013 Florida
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    Hey guys,

    Im fairly new to trading and collecting beer. Just wanted to get some tips and pointers on storing everything I am slowly getting. Right now I have them on my kitchen counter looking pretty. Obviously, this may not be the best place for them. What is the best way to preserve these beautiful babies. Currently I don't have much. Bcbcs, kbs, parabola 13, gourde, bois. Does storing change with different types? Any tips are appreciated.

    Cheers,
    Big Jon
     
    #1 BigJon, Sep 7, 2013
  2. Dupage25

    Dupage25 Savant (1,044) Jul 4, 2013 Antarctica

    Generally you want to keep them in a cool (between 50F and 60F, preferably 55F), dark, semi-humid area. Humidity is the least important; not exposed to light is most important. Temperatures up to 70F are permissible, anything above that is only fine if this is primarily "holding" beers rather than properly "aging beers". That is to say, if the coolest you can keep them is 80F, don't plan on aging them for anything beyond two years (and preferably only one). Colder temperatures, down to fridge temp, are fine and the beer will last longer, but it won't develop normally. If it is bottle-conditioned or contains wild yeast/bacteria, colder temperatures have a reputation for slowing down metabolic changes and by extension reducing carbonation.


    Most people who age beer, and 99% of brewers who comment about aging their beer, recommend aging bottles upright, not on their side. This includes corked bottles.
     
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  3. IKR

    IKR Maven (1,490) May 25, 2010 California
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    #3 IKR, Sep 7, 2013
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