Storage Location??

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by smonice, Nov 11, 2012.

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  1. smonice

    smonice Initiate (0) Aug 10, 2012 New Jersey

    Which is a better location to store/age my brews (no basement):

    1. Inside Closet - no light, no draft, about 65 degrees
    2. Garage Shelf - minimal light, minimal draft, about 40 degrees

    Which is a riskier location for spoiling?

    My options without a basement are limited and any advice would be great.

    Buying a temp controlled freezer is also out of the question.

    Thanks!
     
    #1 smonice, Nov 11, 2012
  2. jesskidden

    jesskidden Grand Pooh-Bah (3,145) Aug 10, 2005 New Jersey
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    Your garage stays at 40° year 'round in NJ?

    As for "minimal light", storing the beer in boxes eliminates that problem (granted the beer **** photo op possibilities aren't as enticing, but I prefer drinking beer to looking at it).
     
    #2 jesskidden, Nov 11, 2012
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  3. match1112

    match1112 Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2011 Illinois

    maybe he uses the celsius side of the thermometer
     
    #3 match1112, Nov 11, 2012
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  4. smonice

    smonice Initiate (0) Aug 10, 2012 New Jersey

    I am talking my immediate situation until I can get a freezer setup. It will probably stay 40 degrees or so until spring and by then i should have a freezer.

    If you are not going to provide helpful input, then don't bother providing any at all.
     
    #4 smonice, Nov 11, 2012
  5. HighWine

    HighWine Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2010 Illinois

    Garage in a box until spring and then low in the closet until you can get your freezer or mini fridge.
     
    #5 HighWine, Nov 11, 2012
  6. starkmarvelo

    starkmarvelo Initiate (0) Jan 20, 2010 Texas

    I keep mine in a mini fridge. But it's full, so I'm storing my "excess" beer in a wine box in my closet, probably around in the 70s. I think your safe either way, just keep away from light.
     
    #6 starkmarvelo, Nov 11, 2012
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