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I'm new to brewing beer but I am just curious about ageing beer in a barrel. What stage are you suppose to put the beer in the barrel?

LilManBrewing

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Most brewers would recommend using oak chips first. Fairly inexpensive and you get very similar results.

ziggy13

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What he said ^

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AdScot17

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During fermentation?

ziggy13

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Typically it would be used after primary fermentation is done. You would rack it to the oak barrel for aging/conditioning.

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Primary 2: Toasted Chocolate Porter
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On Deck 2: Cherry Weizen
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AdScot17

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And when would you use the oak chips? Same time?