Beer aging temperatures/locations?

SxthGear · 2012-02-04T15:55:57.991437+00:00

You can generally find a wine fridge on Craigslist for ~$50. Unless you have a true "cellar" with the right conditions, this is an ideal way to know that they are being stored in perfect conditions.

gavin19 · 2012-02-04T12:33:05.036507+00:00

Drenthe seems to of played as a striker in the last couple games; not sure how this would work if Pienarr is taking a midfield slot. Cahill back up front? I hope not.

designerquestion1 · 2012-02-03T16:04:48.199884-07:00

I suppose you could interpret that as being a dick, but you know that's not what I meant.

boozedancing · 1 day

The idea behind a cellar (beer, wine, or root) is not to have great fluctuation of temp and/or humidity over a short period of time. Obviously, over the course of a year, you would expect some range, perhaps as much as 15-20 degrees unless it is well underground or professionally insulated and temp controlled.

I have a true cellar as well and it drops as low as 42 in winter and as high as 62 in summer, but rarely more than 5-7 or so degrees in a day, particularly if I'm not in there poking around.

brettvirmalo · 1 day

I was not familiar with him outside of him being on the national team. Based on this thread let's hope it's QPR!

boozedancing · 1 day

Yes, viable arguments. The biggest being that steady is FAR more important than an exact "ideal" temp.

I do think, however, that the warmer=faster argument is questionable. If it were really the case, we'd all be aging at some higher magical temp and enjoying 10 year-old barleywines after just a few years! We are talking about chemical reactions, and temperate affects more than just how fast they happen - if affects WHAT happens.

Personally, I appreciate the precision of the controlled environment at a traditional cellar temp, particularly when I have found my personal sweet spot for a beer and want to be able to hit that consistently.

designerquestion1 · 1 day

This TL;DR is it.

Two additional thoughts.

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brettvirmalo · 1 day

boozedancing · 1 day

This.

My only caveat would be that long-term aging (3+ years) is really only viable if you have the right environment (dark, consistent temp within 45-60F, consistent humidity below 70% but above ?). Unless it is extreme, less than ideal temp won't do too much damage over 1-2 years, but beyond that it is a crapshoot with poor odds.

If you can spare a little cash, you can usually find a used 12-bottle wine cellar on craigslist for ~$50. This guarantees perfect conditions.

Google it, there is a wealth of information available.

gavin19 · 1 day

Agreed, this is great.

I know it will change week-to-week, but who will lose the most playing time as a result of his arrival? Perhaps Cahill?

USfutblog · 1 day

He's done it again already. I believe he has 3 assists in the last two games.

KeYz666 · 2 days

Yes, it is very stressful. Every week, but the playoffs are insane.

/r/nfl seems to have a distaste for soccer, but soccer tension is even worse. Think football tension without the small victories along the way. At least in football you celebrate a little with each first down, punt forced, etc. With soccer it's goals or nothing - maybe a good save by your keeper, but that is really just the culmination of some other threat of agony barely averted.

wandsy420 · 2 days

He was framed!

brettvirmalo · 3 days

Bonus points for a win over Man City, Gibson's first goal in blue, and Drenthe playing more aggressive than any Everton player in recent memory. And Piernaar says "Remember me?"

rlee1390 · 4 days

10 per person per day.

rlee1390 · 4 days

Wow, did nto realize they go so fast.

Keep in mind, however, that many more will (should) be available this year as they have gone to a smaller bottle format.

rlee1390 · 4 days

Hype train. ALL ABOARD!

rlee1390 · 4 days

You really don't need to drive up at a moment's notice. They should not sell out in a day (or even a week). There is a 10 per person limit per day, so they should be readily available.

Though I do understand that 4 hours is quite a distance even without the "moment's notice".

wtstephens · 5 days

Why do so many ad agencies make the mistake of using QR codes?

bytor_2112 · 5 days

Still one of the worst in the league.

Cullingsong · 5 days

They're on scribd

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