# Keeping beer cold.

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**Created:** [August 25, 2000, 12:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keeping-beer-cold/30708 "2000-08-25T12:04:50Z")\
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If you can remove the water and replace it with COLD air, than yes, draining the water is a good idea.

If you are replacing the water with WARM outside air, it’s better to leave the water in place.

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