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Wine coolers are the perfect way to store wine, allowing it to age and extenuating the flavours and delicate aromas.
Whilst a wine cooler works great at keeping your wine chilled at the perfect temperature, it may not be the best at keeping your beer bottles at the perfect temperature for serving. However, this will all be discovered in today's blog...
At Elite Wine Refrigeration, we specialise in delivering the best luxury beverage storage solutions, whether that be wine, beer, or soft drinks. Today, we will look into whether a wine fridge can be used for beer storage, whether it is safe, and how you can set the fridge to the perfect temperature for your beer.
Can a Wine Fridge Hold Beer Bottles?
Storing your beer in a separate fridge from your main fridge is a great way to keep room in your main fridge, whilst also storing your beer in an environment that will keep it perfectly chilled. But can a wine fridge hold beer bottles? The answer is yes!
However, if you are looking to store both wine and beer, you may be best looking into multi-use or dual-zone fridges. This way each beverage can be stored at the perfect temperature needed for serving.
The best temperature to serve beer is between 3-13°C and between 5-20°C depending on the type of wine you are storing. A dual-zone fridge will allow you to store drinks at two different temperatures, this is perfect if you want to store beers and bolder red wines.
Since wine fridges are designed to store wine bottles, it is easy to fit beer bottles in too! Most wine fridge shelving is also designed to be flexible, allowing you to move the shelves around to suit your storage needs. If you have decided to use your wine fridge for beer solely then you have to be flexible about how you store them, by laying bottles flat and removing shelves to be more space efficient.
How Can I Ensure My Wine Fridge Is the Correct Temperature for My Beer?
Most wine fridges have an option for you to adjust the temperature of your fridge at any time easily. You can do this using the digital control panel to adjust the temperature in one-degree increments. If you are storing beer in your wine fridge, the ideal temperature is 5°C.
Is It Safe to Store Beer in a Wine Fridge?
Yes, storing your beer in your wine fridge is safe, provided that you have adjusted the temperature. Beer is served at a lower temperature than wine. Different types of beers should be stored at different temperatures too. Let's take a further look:
- Light lagers - stored at a temperature between 4-6°C
- Pale ales - stored between a temperature of 7-10°C
- Belgian beers and high ABV stouts - stored at a temperature of 10°C or higher
- Dark ales - store at room temperature
Beer Fridges at Elite Wine Refrigeration
At Elite Wine Refrigeration, we offer a wide selection of wine storage solutions, from wine fridges to wine walls to beer fridges! You will find everything you need to store your wine here.
We are educated on what works and what doesn't, therefore you can rest assured that there will always be a perfect bottle waiting for you, aged and chilled to perfection whether that be wine or beer.
We offer freestanding beer coolers. These coolers are the perfect solution if you have an area that you would like to fill. Freestanding beer fridges need space to release air from the vents freely. They are perfect for adding a sleek and elevated look to your space.
Our under-counter beer fridges are perfect for those who love a kitchen party. They keep beer fresh and readily available at the perfect temperature. They can fit perfectly into your kitchen dining room or be hidden away in your wine cellar.
If you appreciate a perfectly chilled glass of wine and bottle of beer, then our wine and beer fridges are perfect for you. Here, you have all your favourite drink choices in one place, chilled to perfection and ready for serving at any time. The dual temperature zones allow you to set two different temperatures to suit the two different beverage choices.
A Final Note
If you are interested in what we offer at Elite Wine Refrigeration, please don't hesitate to contact a member of our team. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
If you would like to know more about the beer fridges we have available, our team is fully knowledgeable and will talk you through the luxury brands we have available and the features we have and help you find the perfect fridge for your needs.