Hey folks, had a great day today and went on a winery tour of mclaren vale and the barossa. Spent way too much as usual, but managed to pick up a beautiful 200 litre french oak barrel today for 145 bucks.
Its had spirits in it rather then wine, so it should be fine to add character to whatever i decide will live inside of it. He even shaved the charring out from the inside of the keg(which is common in bourbon barrels) so the brew inside will breathe and mature.
I'm thinking of putting 100 litres of mead down into this baby(has to be atleast half full to keep the timbers moist) as my first brew, but im open to suggestions! Any ideas guys?
Its had spirits in it rather then wine, so it should be fine to add character to whatever i decide will live inside of it. He even shaved the charring out from the inside of the keg(which is common in bourbon barrels) so the brew inside will breathe and mature.
I'm thinking of putting 100 litres of mead down into this baby(has to be atleast half full to keep the timbers moist) as my first brew, but im open to suggestions! Any ideas guys?