btmann said:I ended up with one of the balcones whiskey barrels, and have a barley wine in there for about 2 weeks. Any suggestions on how long to leave it? Also storage after I rack it?
daksin said:It's going to be different for every barrel and every beer. The only way is to taste it periodically.
What if my barrel dries out in storage, is there a way to bring it back so I can use it again?
Yes, fill it with hot water it will take some time to get watertight if it is very dry, but eventually it will, but if any spots still leak you can use barrel wax. To rid yourself of chloramine mix add campdon which will also sanitize the inside further. Some people wrap empties in Saran to help hold in moisture.What if my barrel dries out in storage, is there a way to bring it back so I can use it again?
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