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Dazza_devil

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Evenin Brewers,
I've been to the LBS today and couldn't resist when I saw these gems,

Fullers London Pride and ESB
Young's Double Chocolate Stout and Special London Ale
Samuel Smith's Nut Brown Ale and Oatmeal Stout

I've never tried any of these beers before and want to make the most of them by appreciating them at the best serving temperature.
I've put them in my beer fridge which would be what I'm starting to think is too cold at probably around 5 degrees.
My room temperature hovers around 12-15 degrees, should I take them out and leave them on the shelf somewhere or leave them in the fridge and let them warm up a little before I drink them?
What's the best temp to drink the specific beers that I have?

Cheers,

Boagsy
 
Yeah, 5's too cold in my view. Let them sit at room temp for a bit. Maybe 8 - 10 degrees? Even a bit warmer would not hurt...
 
the usual serving temp is cellar temp 10 to 12 degrees C.
 
Thanks, I should add that I wasn't going to drink them yet and may store them for a week or two.
Best bet may be to leave them in the fridge then bring them out and let sit for a little while before opening then?
 
I have tried and enjoyed everyone of those beers. My favourite is the special london which is what I've based my vic case swap contrbution on.

Every beer is definitely best at at least 7-12 degrees (my preference around 10) . I don't actually like 'warm' beer but beer at cellar temps is my fave (some beers do recommend serving close to 20 which I'm not sure I'm into anymore than I'm into beer at tasteless 2 deg).

Fridging then warming is good, particularly if the weather is warm but if ambient temp is close to cellar temp then ambient is also fine.
 

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