By jason on Feb 6, 2008 in Beer Cellaring Basics | 1 Comment
This is without a doubt the most common question I’ve been asked here at the Brew Basement. Somebody always has been storing a brew in the fridge, and now they want to move it back into their cellar or send it off in a trade. Is it safe to take it out, or will the […]
By jason on Dec 17, 2007 in Beer Cellaring Basics, Featured | 1 Comment
It’s mid-December now, so that means it’s the time for end-of-the-year lists on the Internet! In keeping with this tradition, I’ll be posting a few lists of my own over the next couple of weeks. To start things off, I skimmed through my research and came up with what I thought were some of my top cellaring tips and […]
By jason on Aug 2, 2007 in Beer Cellaring Basics, Featured | 0 Comments
What I’ve learned so far about aging and cellaring beer: Part 4
Since I’ve already covered the Whys, the Wheres, and the Whats of beer cellaring in the first three parts of my series, I’m going to finish up by answering these three final questions:
When should I cellar beer?
How do I cellar beer?
Who should cellar […]
By jason on Aug 1, 2007 in Beer Cellaring Basics, Featured | 2 Comments
What I’ve Learned So Far About Aging and Cellaring Beer: The Basics (Part 3)
So you’ve cleaned off a couple of shelves in the basement. You’ve saved up some cash, and somehow got your wife’s (or husband’s) permission. Hot Damn! You’re finally starting up your beer cellar. Question is, what are you going to buy […]
By jason on Jul 30, 2007 in Beer Cellaring Basics, Featured | 0 Comments
What I’ve Learned So Far About Aging and Cellaring Beer: The Basics (Part 2)
Where should you cellar your beer?
Going a bit further then the obvious answer of “in the basement, Jackass”, let’s look at the environmental considerations you should have when cellaring beer.
You know how that creepy woman in Poltergeist kept saying “go into the […]
By jason on Jul 27, 2007 in Beer Cellaring Basics, Featured | 0 Comments
What I’ve Learned So Far About Aging and Cellaring Beer: Part 1
Why should you bother cellaring beer? Besides the obvious benefits that come with having a basement full of beer Why not just drink it fresh?
Probably best reason is that aging beer can increase the complexity of your beer. Flavors can […]