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.