ThatGuyRyan
Well-Known Member
So I would like to step it up and get two barrels in my system. One for Sours only and the other for just ageing stouts and such. I can brew up to 13 gallon batches at this point on my main system but still have my original 6 gallon setup if needed.
I was thinking about a used 10 gallon Whiskey Barrel for the beer and a new 13 gallon American Oak for the sours. My concern with the used barrels is the life span or leaking issues and with the new barrel would American Oak be too strong for long term ageing where a French Oak barrel would be better?
And are the sizes ok or should I just go for 2 new 13 gallons or larger?
Any tips, advise or ideas would be appreciated.
Cheers~!
Ryan
I was thinking about a used 10 gallon Whiskey Barrel for the beer and a new 13 gallon American Oak for the sours. My concern with the used barrels is the life span or leaking issues and with the new barrel would American Oak be too strong for long term ageing where a French Oak barrel would be better?
And are the sizes ok or should I just go for 2 new 13 gallons or larger?
Any tips, advise or ideas would be appreciated.
Cheers~!
Ryan