mcflyfisher
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I have been invited by a cooper to build a barrel in his shop. The geek factor alone made me say yes. I haven't built the barrel yet, so I don't know just how big it will be. It will be toasted to my specification. I have read a few oak barrel posts, and it is my understanding that most brewers that use barrels use them to secondary. They also only use used barrels from distillers, and vintners.
I have made a few kit wines and a few other adventurous fermentations that you could call wine. I make cider. I make ginger ale. I make a lot of beer. What would you do with a new oak barrel?
I have made a few kit wines and a few other adventurous fermentations that you could call wine. I make cider. I make ginger ale. I make a lot of beer. What would you do with a new oak barrel?