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Aging in Whiskey Barrel

 
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PostLink    Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2017 4:10 pm    Post subject: Aging in Whiskey Barrel Reply with quote


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I just acquired a whiskey barrel from Boulevard Brewing Company. It was originally a barrel for a whiskey company, then went to a maple syrup company, then to Boulevard to age some beer in it. I'm getting some mixed info on what if anything I need to do to it before I can age some beer in it.

I will be brewing my beer this Friday, fermenting for a week or two then transfering to the barrel.

I'm being told to not touch the barrel and just transfer my beer into it by some people. Others are saying I should buy some cheap whiskey and and pour it in there and roll around a bit, dump, then add my beer.

Anyone have any experience with this?
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PostLink    Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2017 6:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

wow I didn't realize were neighbors, (Springfield) back to the subject defiantly sterilize, Ive had friends with infected barrel beer before
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PostLink    Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2017 7:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

So would you got the whiskey route or something else?

Yeah, we're not to far away. I come down you way every now and then. I've got a buddy that lives in Fremont Hills.

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PostLink    Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2017 7:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I would only use the barrel for aging something for a long period, not to ferment in and after seeing unhappy friends using a barrel I personally wouldn't use one but you can also use them to age wine
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PostLink    Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2017 8:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yeah, I planned on only aging in this barrel. I was just curious if I need to sanitize it with some whiskey or just transfer after fermentation and hope.
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PostLink    Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2017 8:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

all I can say is beer is sugar and sugar soaked into wood can lead to issues with mildew or even attract bugs so I would definitely rinse with something, even rubbing alcohol will work if you can take the top completely off just add it to a spray bottle, it will evaporate
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PostLink    Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2017 8:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Makes sense. Gives me something to thing about.
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