"Cellaring" beer at room temps

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hal simmons

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I'm interested in stashing away beer for years to see how it develops. The problem is that right now I don't have any way of keeping it chilled to optimum "cellaring" temperatures. If I'm storing beer in a dark closet at room temp (65-73 depending on time of year) what sort of results should I expect? I know the beer will age faster at warmer temps, but i'm wondering if i'll be able to keep beer this warm for 1-2 years with no problem. I mostly stash away Barleywines and strong Belgians.
 
It will age faster, and it will not be as stable, but it will age. If it was a beer that would improve under optimum conditions, it probably will improve under the conditions you described.


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I've cracked open some 6-7 month old light ales that were great.

They went to bottles from the keg and the only thing I noticed was that the carbonation seemed about 10% higher than at bottling time.

I think that returning the beer to room temps (68 degrees) for extended periods wakes the yeast up enough let them dry out the beer a little more.

Of course, this was from when I tended to rush my beers out of the primary/secondary into the kegs.

FSR402 - How's about sharing that Bourbon Barrel Stout recipe.
 
BierMuncher said:
FSR402 - How's about sharing that Bourbon Barrel Stout recipe.


I could share it. But when I do it again I'll cut the bourbon maybe in half. I like it but would like it more with less. Now the SWMBO thinks it needs more. lol
 
BierMuncher said:
I've cracked open some 6-7 month old light ales that were great.

They went to bottles from the keg and the only thing I noticed was that the carbonation seemed about 10% higher than at bottling time.

I think that returning the beer to room temps (68 degrees) for extended periods wakes the yeast up enough let them dry out the beer a little more.

Have you noticed any sediment in these bottles? Seems like that would be the smoking gun.
 
BlindLemonLars said:
Have you noticed any sediment in these bottles? Seems like that would be the smoking gun.
Yes indeed.

I'm expecting that since I know primary for three weeks and then cold condition for another two, that this issue would go away.

If I could refrigerate the bottles right off the bat, that would also take care of it...but that's not the title of this thread is it?? :D
 
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