So, a 3 liter of Double Bastard just showed up at work, and it has me wondering...anyone ever bottle a barleywine or other strong, age worthy beer in one of these bad boys ( or larger)? I'm thinking of trying to find an empty one cheap to bottle something crazy in and age it for several years....
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So then you'll drink 3 liters of barleywine in one sitting? 
Most people look for smaller bottles for strong beers!
Most people look for smaller bottles for strong beers!
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Bulk aging vs. bottle aging is a whole other issue, I'm not knowledgable enough to help you! But I think you're right, it should age pretty well if the big bottle can handle the pressure during bottle carbing. I like the idea of cracking it open at a Christmas dinner and sharing with lots of people.
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When I was bottling, I would put some into 750ml Belgian bottles. Cork and cage them too. Especially my higher ABV brews that I was planning to age even longer.
I would opt to use something like a 1L swing-top bottle. Just be sure to check on the seals from time to time. My only concern, with those, is of the gaskets drying out and losing seal.
Personally, I keg entire batches now, bottling as needed (when taking someplace else). That includes high ABV brews. This allows me to age them in bulk form for as long as I wish. I also age [beer] in adapted 25L sanke kegs. Since I seal those up (too) they age very well.
I would opt to use something like a 1L swing-top bottle. Just be sure to check on the seals from time to time. My only concern, with those, is of the gaskets drying out and losing seal.
Personally, I keg entire batches now, bottling as needed (when taking someplace else). That includes high ABV brews. This allows me to age them in bulk form for as long as I wish. I also age [beer] in adapted 25L sanke kegs. Since I seal those up (too) they age very well.
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f35/champagne-belgian-bottle-tips-291534/
I have. However I will not be sticking a huge beer in anything bigger than a 3L bottle. I have a couple 6L and a 9L. I tend to fill them with saison for parties and the like.
I have. However I will not be sticking a huge beer in anything bigger than a 3L bottle. I have a couple 6L and a 9L. I tend to fill them with saison for parties and the like.
Golddiggie
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I scored a 1 gallon corny keg... Just need to change the liquid side fitting and it should be good to go. I've already adapted it to use a standard ball lock gas post for the in side.
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