Too much moisture?

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by jerschwab, Apr 12, 2012.

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  1. jerschwab

    jerschwab Initiate (0) May 31, 2010 Canada (BC)

    So I have a little Danby bar fridge that I set to about 55 or so. Problem is, there is a lot of condensation coming from the freezer section that drips all over the place. I can certainly clean it with a paper towel now and then, but I'm just not sure if that much condensation would cause a problem?

    I have about 50 bottles in there... packed as full as I can get it, in the past year I've had the odd bit of rust on a cap and discoloring labels and such.

    Anything to worry about?
     
    #1 jerschwab, Apr 12, 2012
  2. claaark13

    claaark13 Maven (1,412) Nov 29, 2007 Indiana
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    Rusting caps can lead to oxidation. Mold can also form in places if the conditions are right. I haven't had this happen to me, but I personally don't want them to happen.

    There is a section of my cooler at the bottom that is closed-off to the rest and that's where most of my condensation pools. I only store things down there that I intend to drink within the next month or so, or white wines with synthetic corks (also short-term I suppose).
     
    #2 claaark13, Apr 12, 2012
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