Hello Everyone, I'm new to the forums and fairly new to brewing as well. I have a 5 liter oak barrel that I'm currently aging tequila in. I plan emptying the tequila and putting some (currently in primary) agave wit in the barrel for secondary.
Since I don't have much experience using barrels for beer, I am curious if transferring the beer directly to the barrel after emptying the tequila will add alcohol content to the beer. I'd like to just add some tequila and oak flavors without boosting the alcohol content. Should I rinse the barrel with water before adding the beer?
Thanks!
Since I don't have much experience using barrels for beer, I am curious if transferring the beer directly to the barrel after emptying the tequila will add alcohol content to the beer. I'd like to just add some tequila and oak flavors without boosting the alcohol content. Should I rinse the barrel with water before adding the beer?
Thanks!