Stephen Perry
Barnyard Brewer
So, searched on here, but never really got clear information as it would pertain to my current situation. There's a guy selling Jack Daniels used barrels near by. Now I did ask if they were actual barrels used to age the bourbon or barrels made to look like them that were meant for decoration and such, which he replied that they were actual barrels for aging.
So, being this is my first attempt at doing this I have some questions for you guys.
1. Has anyone else used a JD barrel to age a beer? Stout/Porter/other style?
2. should I be worried about seepage or it leaking or if it's still damp it should be good.
3. How long would you age the beer for? (obviously depends on the style and amount of extracted flavor wanted I know)
4. Is there a temperature range I should try to keep the barrel at/in?
I understand that I could potentially do the same thing by adding whiskey oak chips and letting it sit in secondary but I thought this would be really cool/fun.
Thanks in advance!
So, being this is my first attempt at doing this I have some questions for you guys.
1. Has anyone else used a JD barrel to age a beer? Stout/Porter/other style?
2. should I be worried about seepage or it leaking or if it's still damp it should be good.
3. How long would you age the beer for? (obviously depends on the style and amount of extracted flavor wanted I know)
4. Is there a temperature range I should try to keep the barrel at/in?
I understand that I could potentially do the same thing by adding whiskey oak chips and letting it sit in secondary but I thought this would be really cool/fun.
Thanks in advance!