fezzman
Well-Known Member
I won a 5 gallon Balcones barrel in a competition. The barrel was bone dry. I have since filled it with water to seal it back up, not a fun task.
I'm really digging the idea of aging an English barleywine in it after soaking it in Crown Royal Maple.
1. Is it okay to soak the barrel in another liquor?
2. Can I expect any of the maple flavor to absorb into the wood? Or will it muddle the flavor?
3. Will a pint be enough so long as I rotate the barrel? Ok to save the Crown and reuse in the barrel for another batch?
4. Is there a prime storage temperature?
Thanks
I'm really digging the idea of aging an English barleywine in it after soaking it in Crown Royal Maple.
1. Is it okay to soak the barrel in another liquor?
2. Can I expect any of the maple flavor to absorb into the wood? Or will it muddle the flavor?
3. Will a pint be enough so long as I rotate the barrel? Ok to save the Crown and reuse in the barrel for another batch?
4. Is there a prime storage temperature?
Thanks