Should I worry about warm temperatures when shipping a box?

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  1. lookrider

    lookrider Savant (1,208) Apr 22, 2007 Pennsylvania
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    We've had a freak hot spell here in PA with temps in the 80's this week so I started wondering if time spent in a hot UPS of FedEx van will adversely affect beer that we ship out to trade partners during warm weather. Any thoughts?
     
    #1 lookrider, Apr 11, 2013
  2. richardflyr

    richardflyr Initiate (0) Jul 28, 2009 Connecticut
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    It's not great for the beer, but that's part of the risks you take shipping beer. I know I usually check the 10 day forecasts. I also prefer to ship in the spring/fall.

    That being said, keep in mind it had to be shipped to your local store, more often than not. Don't over think it.
     
    #2 richardflyr, Apr 11, 2013
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  3. stupac2

    stupac2 Pooh-Bah (2,031) Feb 22, 2011 California
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    Yes, high temperatures can cause off flavors in beer, though I think it takes a little while. But I assume that your trading partner is aware of this risk.
     
    #3 stupac2, Apr 11, 2013
  4. Earlycsquid

    Earlycsquid Initiate (0) Jan 7, 2013 California

    Now I know how you East Coasters feel when us SoCal folks complain about 50's being cold temps. 80 being a heat spell? HA! That's like a Tuesday for us.

    It should be fine.
     
    #4 Earlycsquid, Apr 11, 2013
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  5. franklinn

    franklinn Initiate (0) May 29, 2012 Vermont

    80's should be fine. 90's I'd start to worry.
     
    #5 franklinn, Apr 12, 2013
  6. alysmith4

    alysmith4 Pooh-Bah (1,738) Feb 11, 2005 District of Columbia
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    But the humidity. The HUMIDITY.

    :rolling_eyes:
     
    #6 alysmith4, Apr 12, 2013
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