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Thanks for the info.

What are the different types and sizes of corks and what are their pros and cons?

Its in great shape, almost looks brand new. I will be fulling it next weekend with 15 gallons of Wee Heavy. Primary- Secondary- Wee Heavy, Brett Saison 15 Gal Bourbon Barrel- Kegged- Wet Hop Citra Pale Ale, 10 Gal Black IPA, Oatmeal Stout, Kolsch, Gold SMaSH Bottled- Berliner...

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I'm buy one tomorrow so we'll find out how it goes.

I was wondering if there are yeast pitching rates for wine like there is for beer?

I have been brewing for a few years now and have a good understanding of fermentation. I want to get into wine but have a few questions. What are the fermentation temps of wine compared to beer (I have a fermentation chamber so temps are no problem)? What are the pitching rates of wine? What's...

The only problem is making enough for the taxes.

I've brewed a few Scottish Ales with Maris Otter and I liked the profile. I'm getting ready to brew 20 gallons of a Wee Heavy (15 Gallons into a bourbon barrel) and was looking into Golden Promise Malt. After reading the BJCP Guidelines Golden Promise seems it would make a Scottish beer more to...

So I bought the used 15 gallon whiskey barrel today. I'm thinking the first beer will be a Double Pale Ale or Scottish Wee Heavy though I'm leaning more to the Wee Heavy. Primary- Gold SMaSH Secondary- Brett Saison Kegged- 10 Gal Black IPA, Kolsch, Wet Hop Citra Pale Ale, Sorachi Ace Pilsner...

thanks man, prices aren't bad at all Primary- Gold SMaSH Secondary- Brett Saison Kegged- 10 Gal Black IPA, Kolsch, Wet Hop Citra Pale Ale, Sorachi Ace Pilsner, 10 Gal Oatmeal Stout Bottled- Zeus IPA, Berliner Weisse Next- 100% Brett Pale Ale, SMaSH Beer

Well after looking around for a used 15 gallon used barrel I have gave up and I'm going to buy a new one. So does anyone know how to get rid of the charr fast without distroying the barrel? Primary- Gold SMaSH Secondary- Brett Saison Kegged- 10 Gal Black IPA, Kolsch, Wet Hop Citra Pale Ale...

Kerrville, TX Primary- Kolsch Secondary- Brett Saison Kegged- 10 Gal Black IPA, Wet Hop Citra Pale Ale, Sorachi Ace Pilsner, 10 Gal Oatmeal Stout Bottled- Zeus IPA, Berliner Weisse Next- Greenbelt Pale Ale, 100% Brett Pale Ale, SMaSH Beer

Those are good but I'm really looking for something bigger, say 15 gallons but I can work with a 30 gallon.

I think I payed $1700. Primary- Kolsch Secondary- Brett Saison Kegged- 10 Gal Black IPA, Wet Hop Citra Pale Ale, Sorachi Ace Pilsner, 10 Gal Oatmeal Stout Bottled- Zeus IPA, Berliner Weisse Next- Greenbelt Pale Ale, 100% Brett Pale Ale, SMaSH Beer