Barrel Aging for Homebrewers
Barrel aging beers has become extremely popular practice among craft breweries and this has only been further popularised by the trend towards sour beers, which often require extended periods of aging, with the porous wood of barrels providing a great way to harbor bacteria and other souring microbes. In a commercial setting, breweries will often […]
Barrel Ageing for Homebrewers
Barrel ageing beers has become increasingly popular among craft breweries and homebrewers alike. The technique allows brewers to create wonderfully complex beers that take flavour elements of the wooden barrel, such as vanilla flavour and tannins, and combine it with the alcohol flavour such as rum, whisky or sherry. Combining these flavours with the right […]
