Storing Beer in a Closet

Have the exact same issue. People I've spoken to have said the temperature is really a benefit but not 100% a requirement. You kinda gotta do what you can do. The key though is to try to not let them get too hot. Everywhere I've read has said if they get to hot they can get ruined.

 

Those styrofoam beach coolers. I pack them in there and tape them shut. Figured it will insulate the day's heat a little better. I also put them into an interior closet.

 

Maybe you can stick a small wine cooler in your closet? Just need to ensure decent ventilation to the motor/pump area

 

Why put it in your closet?! Just throw a table cloth over it and use it for furniture!

 

Does make a decent side table... especially if you don't have a disapproving S.O.

 

Short term probably not a huge deal but I wouldn't store anything long term in those conditions.

 

Get the fridge that acts as a side table

 

Don't worry about it. Jean Van Roy doesn't think seasonal temperature fluctuations and 70 degree temps affect the beer negatively and may even improve it.

 

You said "cellar." If that closet is really in a basement below ground level, you should be fine.

That's how I store all of my ageable brews. In summer, it rarely gets above 70 degrees, in winter, rarely below 50. Works fine for me.