A local whiskey distiller is selling his used whiskey barrels. they are 10 gallons, which is a nice fit with my brewing equipment. Any thoughts on how to use one? Aging beer? Any sanitation concerns? I ultimately keg in soda kegs. Should I age some beer in these barrels? for how long...
After taking 5 years off, I've pulled out all my equipment and have jumped back in with both feet. In the last 3 weeks, I've brewed and kegged 20 gallons (in a 10-gallon system). My question involves mash consistency.
I mash in a 10-gallon Gott cooler. I don't like to measure water for my...