Souring in plastic barrel

[BBBco]

Saw these on another website we know. Thoughts on souring/aging in them?

15 gal plastic barrel

Thanks!

 

[ffaoe]

I have one but have never used it. The LHBS was selling them once for $20 with airlock, stopper, and racking cane.

Edit: I did use it once, to store fresh tap water in preparation before hurricane Sandy hit.

 

[Siberian]

I've done sour beers in something very similar, in fact I have 3 batches of sours in those barrels right now, but $35 seems overpriced.

I can find them brand new, used once (and then it was used with a liner, so essentially unused) locally on Craigslist for $15. They're sold often on there marketed for 'Preppers' but they're food grade and clean.

 

[BBBco]

Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate it!

 

[microbusbrewery]

Talk to your LHBS. Mine gets their liquid malt extract in similar barrels and they give away the empties for free. I picked up two 15 gallon drums that I'll eventually tie into my RO system. I don't know that I'd recommend them for souring though...seems like they'd have similar O2 permeability as a bucket, so they might allow too much for long term souring. Also, they seem like they'd be a bitch to clean.

 

[DurtyChemist]

I used my plastic carboy and had no carry over. Clean and sanitize your equipment and it isn't a problem.