Recent content by lukeouk

The barrels have been newly made and toasted on the inside. We've yet to decide on a treatment so I'll look into your recommendation cyanmonkey :mug: Woodland - are you saying that, provided there isn't any contamination in the barrel, I can happily make up a 20l batch and use a 30l barrel...

Hey guys - first time poster here with a question... I've recently produced an APA and a Saison, both with pleasing results, from an extract kit. The barrel used for these kits was the standard size for 5 gallon batches and it lasted for one brew before basically falling apart. I've now...