Beer

[bluebird34]

Should hobgoblin beer be stored in the fridge or not

[boxtops]

No, it's proper ale.

[dizmouk2009]

It should be kept at around 15 degree C, now it can be chilled but generally room temperature is best, unless you live in a cave or an oven.

[dizmouk2009]

I wouldn't chill it but I'd make sure it's kept out of sunlight, like in a pantry possibly

[Sparkles62]

Depends on whether you prefer it cold or not.X

[AlwaysConfused]

No, it wouldn't taste quite right if chilled.

[crisper]

Mr C like his Hobgoblin straight from the fridge, bluebird... all depends on personal taste I guess... Enjoy! Mrs C x

[dizmouk2009]

Generally if it is chilled beyond a certain temperature it just kills the flavour. But like many/some have said, it is purely down to personal preferences

[Frank97]

I bought myself a crate for Christmas, drank it straight from the fridge, as I didn't know better until I'd seen this thread and very nice it was too!

[fraser]

it should be drunk not stored!!!

[Buenchico]

Hobgoblin should be served at 'cellar temperature', which the licensed trade (and CAMRA) recognises as being roughly 12C to 14C.

Storing it in a fridge won't harm it (since it's not 'bottle-conditioned') but it needs to be taken out of the fridge well in advance of drinking it, so that it can reach the correct temperature. (The same applies to white wine. I want to howl in anguish when I see people serving white wine straight from a domestic refrigerator!).

Alternatively, Hobgoblin can simply be stored in a cool place but, if necessary (i.e. on the rare days when it actually gets hot in this country), be given a short spell in a fridge before drinking it.

[dizmouk2009]

Buenchico: White wine straight out of the fridge is nothing compaired to people serving Red Wine chilled!

[bluebird34]

Thank you all very much - I have a cupboard on the cool side of the house so I will put it in there, its only for a day or two.

[mikey4444]

NO !

It should be put into a cool place. Fridges are for lagers and other Boys Beers, not real ale.

I've come over all queer just thinking about it !

[tonyav]

I've come over all queer just thinking about it !

Hope not mikey, they haven't found a cure yet !.