Hi, I have gotten my hands on two Jim Bean Bourbon barrels. They were in great condition, I just rinsed them with hot water and filled them up with a brown ale.
ideally I want to use them a second time, so I was wondering how long I should leave the beer in the barrel. I'm looking for the shortest time it takes to extract a reasonable amount of whiskey flavor. (I don't want to unplug the barrel for tasting if I don't have to).
Does anyone has experience with bourbon barrels who could tell me what their shortest time has been with good results?
Cheers,
Wilbert
ideally I want to use them a second time, so I was wondering how long I should leave the beer in the barrel. I'm looking for the shortest time it takes to extract a reasonable amount of whiskey flavor. (I don't want to unplug the barrel for tasting if I don't have to).
Does anyone has experience with bourbon barrels who could tell me what their shortest time has been with good results?
Cheers,
Wilbert
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