NB Oak Barrels & Aging Lambic

[rgrim001]

I have been looking around for oak barrels to age a lambic. I am looking for a 5 gallon barrel, in particular. I see that Northern Brewer has them (http://www.northernbrewer.com/shop/french-oak-barrel-5-gallon.html) but the issue would be the harshness of fresh oak on the delicate lambic profile. Are there any suggestions of how to mellow the oak before using it to age a lambic?

 

[ReverseApacheMaster]

Make many other beers in it first.

 

[Coff]

Im sure you can find one for cheaper then $300.

 

[nberk]

Also, that small size might mean you will end up with too much oxygen permeability. A larger barrel has less surface area in comparison to volume. This is one of the reasons most home brewers do better using glass for long aging of beers.

 

[dcp27]

steelers77 has some rum & whiskey (5 & 10gals) for less than half the price. you'll just need to use it a few times before turning it sour tho

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f41/used-liquor-barrels-230606/

 

[stubbornman]

Yeah don't pay $300 man.... Here you go:

http://barrelsonline.com/ShowProduct.aspx?ID=20