> Yes. Exposure to heat and light will speed the aging and
> staling of any beer. Most beer does not benefit at all from
> being stored warm. Celebration Ale certainly will lose flavor
> faster if stored warm. The most you can do is point out the
> "Keep Refrigerated" text to your local retailer, and hope they
> care enough about their product and customers to pay attention.
> --
> Joel Plutchak
>
> "Things just fall apart." - Now They'll Sleep (Belly)

I've noticed that same thing. One shop I've notice that World Market does
the same thing. They have a very nice selection of beers you can't always
find. And you can buy them as singles to try which is nice. But they keep
them all out of refrigeration, and I'm sure some sit there for quite some
time.

Also, our local Kroger's has a pretty good selection, and some are kept on
the shelf rather then in the cooler. But damn, it's so cold in there, the
ones on the shelf are cold enough to drink.

Haven't tried this year's SNCA yet. It's on the list though.

Larry T