Used liquor barrels

[emjay]

Already posted it in his other thread, but figured some people here might appreciate it too.

Every barrel owner should have this document.

http://www.morewinemaking.com/public/pdf/wobcg.pdf

 

[emjay]

I have some 10 gallon rums available along with 3 5 gallon brandy barrels that are toasted not charred.

Any more info on those brandy barrels? i.e. what kind of brandy, what level of toast, where the oak is from, etc? Oh, and price.

 

[DaveSDC]

Hey guys,

I just purchased a 5 gallon barrel for a home-brew I am about to do and wanted to ask a couple of questions before I put it into use.

When transferring into the barrel, should I use the bung that came with the barrel OR do you need to put a bung and an airlock in there?

I would imagine I would keep my home-brew in there no longer then a week, maybe even just a couple of days depending on the flavors the barrel imparts and then move it into a carboy for secondary.

Another thing I wanted to ask was regarding hydrometer readings. I would imagine the flavors and alcohol content in the barrel is going to skew my readings. Does the 3 day steady reading still apply here when using a barrel?

Thanks guys, I know some of these questions are moderately stupid, but I would rather ask before I mess up a perfectly good batch of beer.

 

[usfmikeb]

Mike, Are the bands loose?

No, it hasn't shrunk that much, so I might be okay. Thanks to emjay for posting here and in my thread.

 

[usfmikeb]

Hey guys,

I just purchased a 5 gallon barrel for a home-brew I am about to do and wanted to ask a couple of questions before I put it into use.

When transferring into the barrel, should I use the bung that came with the barrel OR do you need to put a bung and an airlock in there?

I would imagine I would keep my home-brew in there no longer then a week, maybe even just a couple of days depending on the flavors the barrel imparts and then move it into a carboy for secondary.

Another thing I wanted to ask was regarding hydrometer readings. I would imagine the flavors and alcohol content in the barrel is going to skew my readings. Does the 3 day steady reading still apply here when using a barrel?

Thanks guys, I know some of these questions are moderately stupid, but I would rather ask before I mess up a perfectly good batch of beer.

Don't use the barrel for primary fermentation, use it as a secondary, and still use a rubber bung with airlock.

 

[Steelers77]

No, it hasn't shrunk that much, so I might be okay. Thanks to emjay for posting here and in my thread.

You will be good, it takes a while for them to shrink.

 

[Steelers77]

We still have a few Brandy barrels and 1 - 10 gallon Rum barrel available. PM if interested.

 

[Steelers77]

Any more info on those brandy barrels? i.e. what kind of brandy, what level of toast, where the oak is from, etc? Oh, and price.

It was Marc Brandy and the toast level is medium. American oak, $115 for a 5 gallon.

 

[Steelers77]

Bump, we have 1 Brandy barrel left and a 10 gallon Rum.

 

[Steelers77]

Anybody want a barrel?

 

[bottlebomber]

Yes!

 

[DaveSDC]

Just got my barrel. Can't wait until I ferment my milk stout out and get it in there for a bit.

 

[Steelers77]

Looks good, If anyone else is interested in a barrel we have a couple left. Dave, a Rum aged milk stout! Wow, I might need to try that, hint hint!

 

[dmbnpj]

I am interested in a barrel and would like a little more information. Could you please send me a private message. Thanks!

 

[Steelers77]

Pm's sent

 

[mack65]

Can I get pricing info for a Rum barrel shipped to 80918?

 

[DaveSDC]

Looks good, If anyone else is interested in a barrel we have a couple left. Dave, a Rum aged milk stout! Wow, I might need to try that, hint hint!

Hint dually noted! If you would like I would definitely ship some out to you when all is said and done. March 24th is the tentative drink date.

 

[Steelers77]

I like tentative drink dates!

 

[BklynCyclone]

I'm definitely interested. Shipping to 55128?

Thanks!

 

[Steelers77]

pm sent

 

[Steelers77]

Got a couple 10's left

 

[bmooney33]

Please pm price shipped to 11730

 

[Ma23456]

How much are the 10s

 

[Steelers77]

$150 + shipping

 

[DaveSDC]

Hey guys. Just wanted to show you my milk stout racking into the barrel. I finally popped the bung out of the barrel and the smell coming out of the barrel is divine!

 

[RGingerelli]

Do you ever get any 5-10 gallon wine barrels, not liquor barrels?

 

[Steelers77]

No wine barrels, sorry.

 

[aaronbritton]

Any idea on when you'll get the 5 gallon whiskey barrels back in?

 

[bubbachunk]

What do you have available? Also can you give me a shipping estimate to 72903?

 

[Steelers77]

Whiskey will be some time. I can get 5's in Rum and Brandy. And some 10's in Rum