Question on Storing Beer

[beer4myhorses]

I finally bottled my first brew on 1/31/2010. I enjoy it. It is not perfect, but it is something I am proud of for my first voyage. Here is the question. I am ready to begin my second brew and I am interested as summer approaches what the best way is to store the 36-40 remaining beers (that number will go down) for the long haul. I will eventually have what is left of my first brew, plus a second. I bought a refrigerator. Is this the best place to keep my beer as I store it for maybe a year (at least a few bottles of each brew)? What is the best temperature to store it to get long term storage out of it. Assume I don't care about chill haze.
Thanks for your advice!

[thatguy314]

Cool stable temperature. Out of the light.

[beer4myhorses]

Would refrigerator 35-40 and stable be a bad thing? What do you mean by cool? The how to brew book didnt really cover the temperature for long term storage.
Thanks

[siwelwerd]

The colder it is, the longer it will keep. Refrigerated is optimal, if you have the space. Failing that, cellar temps (50-60F) are best. Any cool dark place will do (basements are great for this).

[one_dead_soul]

35-40 is fine. especially if its your first. if your sanitation wasn't perfect the colder temp will keep any bugs at bay. if you think its clean then celar temp is good 45-55F. even low 60s but colder is better. mostly just a stable temp thats out of the sun.

cheers
tom

[beer4myhorses]

thanks!