Coolroom Temperature

 

What temperature should the beer cellar set at?

Beer is a perishable product and, where possible, it is recommended that tap beer be stored and dispensed from a cool room set at 0 – 10 degrees celsius [Actual temperature is determined by type of Beer System].

This will preserve quality of the beer over a longer period, retard bacterial infections and greatly enhance the dispensing of the product as lower temperatures;

  • Lower operational gas pressures
  • Reduce refrigeration load [remote systems]
  • Reduce wastage

Where cool rooms are not available, the following points should be adhered to:

  • Avoid temperatures above 20 degrees celsius, as heat will accelerate the aging process
  • Thorough cleaning of all equipment becomes extremely critical, as bacteria growth is accelerates at higher temperatures

SOURCE: Beermaster – Lion Nathan

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