OK to Store kegged Lager Warm?

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jpr.edison

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I am running out of refrigerated space ...so I was wondering if it is OK to store an uncarbonated keg of lager in a keg at ambient (basement) temperature? The lager was fermented at 52 deg f for 3 weeks, and has been stored at 34 degrees for three weeks. When I remove the fermenter from my chamber, I plan on kegging the lager. As I need the chamber space for a new batch, is it OK for me to store the uncarbonated keg of lager at room temperature until space opens up in my keezer to carbonate and serve?

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Jim
 
If you transferred from fermentation vessel to keg with no oxygen it should be fine. It would also probably be fine if you got some oxygen in there but I wouldn’t risk it. The carbing in keg is a pretty smart idea as well.
 
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