darklion23
New Member
Hi, I'm new to Barrel aging and just recently got a 10 gallon Wood Barrel that was used primarily to age Whiskey from a local Distillery in NYC and then used once to age an Imperial Stout at a Local Brewery. They were getting new ones so they sold their used ones. According to them they still have Oak character since they've been used once for whiskey and once for beer.
I wanted it anyway because it's a cool barrel even if it's as a decoration but as a homebrewer I want to use it for a couple of beers and eventually try a few sours if possible.
I have a main question that i cant seem to find answers to. I know I can do beers on it because that was the previous use, but can I age or ferment wine? It may be a stupid questions but i've never heard of that being done before. Feel free to educate me on the good and bad about this. If you have any feedback that may help me please give me anything and I will appreciate it.
Thanks
Andy
I wanted it anyway because it's a cool barrel even if it's as a decoration but as a homebrewer I want to use it for a couple of beers and eventually try a few sours if possible.
I have a main question that i cant seem to find answers to. I know I can do beers on it because that was the previous use, but can I age or ferment wine? It may be a stupid questions but i've never heard of that being done before. Feel free to educate me on the good and bad about this. If you have any feedback that may help me please give me anything and I will appreciate it.
Thanks
Andy