Will fridge condensation ruin old labels?

Discussion in 'Cellaring / Aging Beer' started by Awolter, Jun 27, 2015.

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  1. Awolter

    Awolter Initiate (0) Mar 23, 2015 Minnesota
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    Right now in my basement, the temps are ~75F during the day and ~70F at night. I decided this was a bit hot, so I moved some of my most prized beers to my mini fridge and turned it on the lowest setting. It's been right around 60 degrees. It's also been quite humid, and it appears that the beers are having a lot of condensation on them in the fridge. I have some really old beers from the late 80's and 90's and I really don't want to ruin their labels. If they get too wet I fear they may get damaged.

    I've considered putting them back down in my cellar to let them dry, attempt to thaw out my fridge and dry it out well. I just fear this will happen again in a week if the humidity gets bad again. Has anyone else run into this problem cellaring before? What is the best course of action?

    Any advice is much appreciated.
     
  2. Imperial207

    Imperial207 Initiate (0) Aug 9, 2014 Maine

    Best bet is to get a real fridge or freezer with a temp control unit, other wise theres always a chance.

    Did you move recently? Asking cause if beers have been exposed to 70 every summer since 80's, the labels might not be biggest problem..
     
  3. Awolter

    Awolter Initiate (0) Mar 23, 2015 Minnesota
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    They've been cellared properly up until now to the best of my knowledge. What would a larger fridge or freezer with a temp control unit change when it comes to humidity on the inside of it?

    Thanks for the advice.
     
  4. Imperial207

    Imperial207 Initiate (0) Aug 9, 2014 Maine

    I use a mini frigde for my drinking beer in summer, always liquid or frozen stuff. But there isnt in my fridge.. Think large fridges are designed to remove moisture from air since there is actual air flow..
     
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