Storing beer in higher temps

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by brureview, Jun 1, 2012.

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  1. brureview

    brureview Pooh-Bah (2,803) Jan 20, 2012 Massachusetts
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    I generally store beer in my cellar. However, it is getting warmer now in New England.
    My cellar temp is now about 72F.
    Aside from a Westmalle and a Fin Du Monde, I have beers such as an Ayinger Brau Weisse,
    a Smutty Nose Wheat Wine, an old Rasputin stout, and a Samuel Smith Oatmeal stout.
    Should I store these beers in the fridge? I will drink them in the next few months.
    The Westmalle and the Fin Du Monde may not last longer than 6 months.
     
    #1 brureview, Jun 1, 2012
  2. davey101

    davey101 Pooh-Bah (2,360) Apr 14, 2009 Connecticut
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    If you're drinking them within a few months I wouldn't worry too much. 72 certainly isn't ideal, but nothing extreme IMO.
     
    #2 davey101, Jun 1, 2012
  3. EgadBananas

    EgadBananas Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2009 Louisiana

    Higher temps speed up the aging process, while colder temps slow things down. Unless the beers you are storing are not meant to be aged, I don't think you have anything to worry about.
     
    #3 EgadBananas, Jun 1, 2012
  4. FiddleTilDeath

    FiddleTilDeath Initiate (0) Apr 8, 2006 Massachusetts

    Yea I hear you, in Boston with the same scenario. Just take increased temperatures in mind when planning when to drink so things don't go past their prime. I also take this into consideration for homebrewing - only Belgians in the summer!
     
    #4 FiddleTilDeath, Jun 1, 2012
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  5. brureview

    brureview Pooh-Bah (2,803) Jan 20, 2012 Massachusetts
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    I am using Coleman ice substitutes. I think this will work. The temp inside the cooler is 54F. Cheap and reusable.
     
    #5 brureview, Jun 1, 2012
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