Dustwing

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So, I recently got one of these http://www.1000oaksbarrel.com/index.php?page=shop.browse&category_id=6&option=co m_virtuemart&Itemid=27 in the 3 liter variety. Looks pretty neat on the rack with the carboys I must say, but aside from aesthetics, has anyone here used one of these before? I've got 3 gallons of red wine in a carboy that I'm considering moving what I can of into the barrel. It says on the website that the volume of the barrel means that liquids are aged 5x faster than normal, so I dont think I'll be putting my mead or cider in there (never mind what the oak-y flavor would do to cider or a hibiscus mead...hmm..) but wine is supposed to age for a while, right?


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BigKahuna

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I have 3 of them. A cool little expirament is to add vodka...taste it ever 2 or 3 days... you'll see asbout the speed then.

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Dustwing

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oh hey now, that's a good idea XD
I have a ton of cheap vodka I normally use for airlocks...woohoo! I'ma do it!

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BrewinJack

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i want one now... i was gonna get another glass carboy for mroe bulk aging... but i want one of these now for other ageing... good post dust

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Ginger mead (3 Gal)
Edworts Apfelwine (5Gal)
Australian Lager (5gal)

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Operation "Black Gold" (High ABV) (5 Gal)

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Carmel Stout
Stright Juice Cider
Apple/Blue berry/ale

surfbrewer

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They offer a 5 gallon barrel with an airlock system for $160. Looks pretty nice and would be great for doing some barrel aging without having to brew 60 gallons. I might have to pick one of those up. Thanks for the link.


http://www.1000oaksbarrel.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.f lypage&product_id=190&category_id=12&manufacturer_ id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=27

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Conditioning -

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Liquid Amber

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carnevoodoo

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Why would you want an airlock for aging?

EvilTOJ

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For cheap insurance against the bung popping out when CO2 bubbles out of solution. And it will. Especially if you don't use a frickin airlock!

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BigKahuna

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You could go extreme and primary in it!

Also...if you guys get one of these, don't forget to soak them in water for a few days....they leak like a bitch for a while...but don't fret...they WILL seal up with some time.

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JJ

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does anyone know if these will hold pressure so you can get a little carbonation and serve it up like a cask ale?

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