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[Fedora]

The other old, white dudes don't seem to be digging it...

 

[mcbaumannerb]

Water after finishing the Black Tuesday. Went sledding after dinner and I'd guess we're over 30" now and it's finally winding down. I'm probably out after one more episode of GoT.

 

[BrewinHooligan]

Rum and coke is gone. Time to figure out if I want another or dig into some homebrew.

 

[Billy-Klubb]

Rum and coke is gone. Time to figure out if I want another or dig into some homebrew.

home brew. if you're out of Sailor Jerry that is.

 

[TobyG]

What size barrel you got there?

5 gallons. This batch was around 9ish gallons with trub loss, so 5 went into the barrel and a little over 4 is getting aged on coffee.

Question..Are barrels One and Done? Or can you use them over and over?

Generally speaking you will get barrel character out of between 1 and 3 uses. After that, you generally won't extract much barrel character, so you can find an alternate use like converting it into a tap box or using it for sours. My plan is to use this first run for a BCBS like stout and then barrel age a mead with it. After than I'll either try to keep it hydrated with some Knob Creek or turn it into a sour barrel for a bit. I have a few Vinnie nails for that.

The struggle is real when you have a wife that likes beer too.

 

[Psylocide]

home brew. if you're out of Sailor Jerry that is.

More of a RonDiaz man myself, but whatever you're into is cool.

 

[ChefRex]

Time to dig,View attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1453604341.971528.jpg

 

[BigPerm]

Question..Are barrels One and Done? Or can you use them over and over?

I'm on the 4th use on mine and I'm still getting tons of oak. Barrel is soured now though - I was only comfortable with 2 clean runs.

 

[onetoeddogbrewery]

View attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1453604428.331274.jpgstout for y'all riding out the storm tonight

 

[DisturbdChemist]

Bottle of my Nudy Magazine Day american Barelywine. Watching Always sunny in philly

 

[Gavin C]

Shoot me your address, glad to share some pleb ass shiat.

Pencil me in for some plebicide stout.

5 gallons. This batch was around 9ish gallons with trub loss, so 5 went into the barrel and a little over 4 is getting aged on coffee.



Generally speaking you will get barrel character out of between 1 and 3 uses. After that, you generally won't extract much barrel character, so you can find an alternate use like converting it into a tap box or using it for sours. My plan is to use this first run for a BCBS like stout and then barrel age a mead with it. After than I'll either try to keep it hydrated with some Knob Creek or turn it into a sour barrel for a bit. I have a few Vinnie nails for that.

Great Info Toby. Thanks for that. I'm going to get a barrel and do a barrel aged stout. Really enjoying the BA stout from Community. The aromas are incredible. That decided it for me.

I was under the misguided impression that small barrels imparted too much flavor owing to the surface area to volume ratio.

I'm going to start planning a BA stout or two. My LHBS has small barrels that would serve me well.

 

[BrewinHooligan]

home brew. if you're out of Sailor Jerry that is.

The Klubb speaks, and he speaks wisdom...

Scottish 80/-, so damn good!!!! This could be a flagship beer. Too many bloody ******s running breweries brewing **** when they could make stuff like this. I'm normally a hop head, but I find myself wanting this beer more than anything lately. Thanks a bunch @Qhrumphf, I owe you a steel toe to the berries.
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[wyobrewer1]

Drinking my Tripel. Because I can.

I don't care if you don't care about the sport, look at this strike from Dele Alli this morning. I can't stop watching this. This is easily the best goal I have ever seen in my entire life. This kid will be the next Ronaldo or Messi.

https://vine.co/v/ielFQ50u73X

Touchdowwwwwwwnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.

 

[ThirstyPawsHB]

Generally speaking you will get barrel character out of between 1 and 3 uses. After that, you generally won't extract much barrel character, so you can find an alternate use like converting it into a tap box or using it for sours. My plan is to use this first run for a BCBS like stout and then barrel age a mead with it. After than I'll either try to keep it hydrated with some Knob Creek or turn it into a sour barrel for a bit. I have a few Vinnie nails for that.

Nice reply. Thanks.

 

[ChefRex]

Made a dent in it, need a shower and then I'll be wound up for a bit,View attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1453608212.620052.jpg

 

[BGBC]

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Apple brandy barrel is good shtuff

 

[iijakii]

For some reason this thread never takes me to last post viewed, but straight to the end. Continuing to totally ignore what everyone has said.

 

[thatjonguy]

Pencil me in for some plebicide stout.



Great Info Toby. Thanks for that. I'm going to get a barrel and do a barrel aged stout. Really enjoying the BA stout from Community. The aromas are incredible. That decided it for me.

I was under the misguided impression that small barrels imparted too much flavor owing to the surface area to volume ratio.

I'm going to start planning a BA stout or two. My LHBS has small barrels that would serve me well.

Small barrels can impart too much flavor if you let the beer sit for the same length as a regular barrel.

Tasting as it ages in the barrel and possible blending is key IMO.

 

[iijakii]

So I have a RIS I'm not too fond of, a touch too sweet for my tastes. Been in the keg a couple months. Debating on throwing some coffee or chocolate or something in there. Maybe hazelnut extract or something. Any advice/suggesstions? How much coffee beans if I go that route? If I use coffee that makes it an acceptable morning beverage, right? Maybe coffee and chocolate. Dry hop some nibs n beans? Sounds like a British dish.

 

[DisturbdChemist]

Pour of my Yummy Stout sour stout 2.0. Im liking this version. Need to brew version 3.

 

[Gavin C]

Just incredible stuff despite my clumsy as$ pour

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This is as close as it's gotten here.

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[wyobrewer1]

Made a dent in it, need a shower and then I'll be wound up for a bit,View attachment 332541

I think the only thing good about massive snow storms is the memory of it. Like "hey remember in '07 when......." Otherwise they are a major pain in the ass when it's happening. How much did you end up with?"

 

[onetoeddogbrewery]

View attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1453609494.637130.jpgwas planning on saving this for tomorrow's brew day but it sounds so much better right now!!

 

[ChefRex]

I think the only thing good about massive snow storms is the memory of it. Like "hey remember in '07 when......." Otherwise they are a major pain in the ass when it's happening. How much did you end up with?"

Hard to tell with the drifting, I would say 2-2 1/2 foot.
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Wish it was an Abt 12 but my quad is pretty good.

 

[TobyG]

I was under the misguided impression that small barrels imparted too much flavor owing to the surface area to volume ratio.

I'm going to start planning a BA stout or two. My LHBS has small barrels that would serve me well.

Surface area plays a big part in it. Oak chips generally get you the most oak because there are a lot of nooks and crannies which equal a lot of surface area. Small barrels have more surface area contact compared to large barrels. They key is to take small samples relatively often (maybe every other week at first and then every week when it starts to get close) and stop when you hit the profile you're going for.

Make sure you find out when they were emptied and what kind of spirit (if any) was aged in it. They will dry out after a bit and leak. My barrel was rye whiskey, but was emptied about 6-8 months before I got it. I soaked it in water to get the outside holding a seal well, and then rehydrated the inside with 100 proof bourbon (you need at least 100 proof for killing most things). Kept rotating it every 45 minutes when I got home from work for a week.

So I have a RIS I'm not too fond of, a touch too sweet for my tastes. Been in the keg a couple months. Debating on throwing some coffee or chocolate or something in there. Maybe hazelnut extract or something. Any advice/suggesstions? How much coffee beans if I go that route? If I use coffee that makes it an acceptable morning beverage, right? Maybe coffee and chocolate. Dry hop some nibs n beans? Sounds like a British dish.

Depends on how much coffee you want and what kind of coffee. I used about 12 oz for this, but I'm going to sample often and keg it as soon as I think it's right. Cacao nibs, I usually use about 2-4 oz per 5 gallons depending on how big a beer. Soak them in either 100 proof bourbon or rum (I prefer rum for cacao nibs) to sanitize (just enough to cover them), and pitch the whole mess in.

 

[val214]

Barrels
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[geoffey]

The struggle is real when you have a wife that likes beer too.

One of my favorite quotes ever on this forum. Thanks Toby! Good stuff...

 

[val214]

Blind pig at Beachwood brewing.
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[Zekk]

Hb IPA. No pic, didn't happen. Apparently I'm going to the zoo tomorrow instead of watching football. A panda better be giving birth or something.

 

[blizzard]

Thanks @blizzard

Cheers!

Just got home from a party with work people. Sounds weird, but apparently I have a cool team. So there's that.