Refrigerating beer

[aswen001]

After my bottles have sat for 3 weeks, how long should i put them in the fridge before consumption?

 

[Yooper]

I like to put one in the fridge overnight to check carbonation. If it's good, I put however many beers I'm planning on drinking the next day in the fridge. Usually, I like them in the fridge for 24-48 hours at least before drinking.

If the first one isn't completely carbed up, I just put one in at a time until it is. Then, usually 5-6 or so at a time for the next day.

 

[aswen001]

Thanks, i love this forum, it makes quick work of an otherwise complicated process!!!

 

[Scut_Monkey]

I've been told by others that 48 hours allows the CO2 in the headspace of the bottle to dissolve into solution. Therefore, the carbonation/head might suffer if you simply flash chill it in the freezer which I always have to end up doing.