storing bottled beer

[KIDD]

What is the optimal temperature to store bottle beer. It is a pale ale and I usually keep the house at 72 in the hot summer.

 

[homebrewer_99]

72 is good for conditioning, but once the carbonation level you desire is achieved you should put them in the fridge.

That being said (what you're supposed to do) I have beers that have been sitting on the shelf over 2 years...

 

[TheJadedDog]

As long as the temp stays under 75 or so, they'd be fine to leave at room temp. In a perfect world, you'd store them somewhere around 55.

 

[CharlieB]

i have always heard store at room temp (70-75) until you are ready to drink and then chill them.

 

[BierMuncher]

That being said (what you're supposed to do) I have beers that have been sitting on the shelf over 2 years...

I'm on my way. Time for a good house cleaning.

 

[DeathBrewer]

bottles should stay at about 75 until they are well carbonated, then store at cellar temperatures.