Short term horizontal storage

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by SourMalt, Nov 27, 2013.

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  1. SourMalt

    SourMalt Initiate (0) Nov 12, 2013 New York

    I got a good deal on the Goose Island sister series ($9 a bottle...) so I bought 2 of each. The problem is, I don't have room for storage right now, so I've temporarily placed them under the bed, on their side. How long can I keep them like this before a yeast ring forms? I'm only planning on storing them like this for 2-3 weeks and I've been rotating them. Could they go longer though? I know this isn't ideal but don't have a lot of options for the moment.
     
    #1 SourMalt, Nov 27, 2013
  2. jbakajust1

    jbakajust1 Pooh-Bah (2,552) Aug 25, 2009 Oregon
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    Can you put them in a box upright in the closet somewhere? Just wondering if moving them around so much with rotating will make it harder to get the yeast to sediment at the bottom and compact when the time to drink them comes.
     
    #2 jbakajust1, Nov 27, 2013
  3. JrGtr

    JrGtr Pooh-Bah (1,775) Apr 13, 2006 Massachusetts
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    Personally, I think you'll be fine. Don't worry about it.
    Storing upright is best, but on the side won't hurt it.
     
    #3 JrGtr, Nov 28, 2013
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