Brandy Barrel Aged Beer Suggestion

[kaz4121]

Just acquired a freshly dumped 10-gallon brandy barrel.

Looking for suggestions on non-sour beer styles that would work well in the barrel.

Sour will come after 3 clean batches through the barrel.

Thanks!

 

[ktblunden]

I'd personally go with either a big stout or a barleywine, and I'd probably lean more toward barleywine.

 

[glockspeed31]

I would do a Belgian Dubbel or Quad in it. Pairs very well with brandy.

 

[timrox1212]

I personally would do a barley wine 1st then maybe a Belgian quad next. Belgian funk tends to linger.

 

[paperairplane]

Robust or Baltic Porter

 

[kaz4121]

All seem to be in line with my thinking.

I was thinking of an American Strong Ale/Barleywine a la Angel's Share (and come to find out they age some batches in brandy barrels) for the first pass, then a Belgian Quad for the next. Third will likely be my Porter recipe that I've used in bourbon before.

Thanks for the feedback, I hope to remember to post results!