Any benefit in storing ale at lagering temps?

[superstock]

I have a fridge that is currently lagering a couple of brews @ 2'c. There is plenty of room left in the fridge and I was considering storing some bottles of ale in there as well. Any benefit?

 

[Not For Horses]

Do it. It will certainly slow the oxidation and staling processes and also keep infections (if any are are present) at bay.

Don't drink it that cold though. That would be sacrilegious.

 

[sp0rk]

My last few ales have had slight mold infections, I've been storing them at around 3°C to keep it at bay while in the keg
I pour and let it sit for 5 minutes before I start drinking, it should come up a couple of degrees by then

 

[pajs]

I lager German ales (like Alts). Smoothes things out nicely.

 

[Eagleburger]

I inadvertently froze one of my first ales. It was one of the finest beers I have yet to brew, after it thawed.

 

[Spiesy]

Do you store them at this temp for a week or so in the fermenter prior to kegging? Huge benefit in doing that. Allows the yeast to drop out and the beer to clear.