Can Beer Be Stored in the Car Trunk?
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Beer is not recommended to be stored in the car trunk. Reasons for not storing it: In summer, the weather is hot, and the temperature inside the car is even higher than outside. Storing beer in such conditions may cause the temperature inside the beer cans to rise excessively, leading to expansion and rupture. Beer packaging typically indicates a storage temperature range of 5°C to 25°C. Temperatures above or below this range can easily cause beer bottles to explode. During the beer production process, carbon dioxide is pressurized into the bottles. The constant jostling during car movement can cause the carbon dioxide inside the bottles to be continuously released, potentially leading to spontaneous bursting of the beer bottles. It can alter the taste: Beer stored in the car, due to high temperatures, may have its flavor balance disrupted, resulting in poor taste. Additionally, the bitterness from hops and tannins can be oxidized. Therefore, beer is best stored in a cool place or a refrigerator. Besides beer, other alcoholic beverages like white wine and red wine, as well as carbonated drinks and mineral water, should also not be stored in a high-temperature car.
From my daily observations, storing beer in the trunk of a car is not a good idea. Especially during hot summer days, the temperature in the trunk can soar above 50 degrees Celsius, which can easily cause the beer to spoil, develop off-flavors, or even cause glass bottles to burst, making a mess in the trunk that's hard to clean. I remember once helping a friend move, and he stuffed several cases of beer into the trunk. After a few bumps on the road, the bottles shattered, leaving the car interior in complete disarray. The key issue is that long-term storage might tempt children or passersby to open it out of curiosity, and accidental consumption could lead to serious consequences. I suggest everyone invest in a thermal bag or temporarily store it in a cool spot inside the car. Never take the easy route by leaving it there directly—safety first.
