Storing canned beer?

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by Dools9, Dec 7, 2012.

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  1. Dools9

    Dools9 Pooh-Bah (1,788) Jul 5, 2011 Massachusetts
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    I know bottles are encouraged to be stored upright, but what about cans? Does the same hold true or does it not make a difference since they're air tight? Maybe a stupid question but oh well. Thanks.
     
    #1 Dools9, Dec 7, 2012
  2. flayedandskinned

    flayedandskinned Initiate (0) Jan 1, 2011 California

    They are so short compared to bottles, why bother?
     
    #2 flayedandskinned, Dec 7, 2012
  3. Dools9

    Dools9 Pooh-Bah (1,788) Jul 5, 2011 Massachusetts
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    Kind of short on space and was just wondering if it would make a difference with long term storage.
     
    #3 Dools9, Dec 7, 2012
  4. flayedandskinned

    flayedandskinned Initiate (0) Jan 1, 2011 California

    From what I understand, its not good store beer on its side at all because of the yeast bed on the bottom of the glass/can. Its not recommended at all.
     
    #4 flayedandskinned, Dec 7, 2012
  5. Demer

    Demer Initiate (0) Dec 13, 2010 New Jersey

    Unless they are corked then its fine.
     
    #5 Demer, Dec 9, 2012
  6. jtmartino

    jtmartino Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2010 California

    That's a myth. More concern comes from the beer's interaction with the cap/cork.


    The only issue with cellaring in cans is off-gassing of BPA and other chemicals from the epoxy liner over time. There's no data on that issue, but it could be a legitimate concern, especially at warmer temperatures.
     
    #6 jtmartino, Dec 10, 2012
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