Barrel Roles: Fermenting and Aging in Wooden Barrels
Fermenting and aging your homebrew in wooden barrels can bring unique flavors and aromas to the table, but managing barrels at home means learning a few new tricks.
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Fermenting and aging your homebrew in wooden barrels can bring unique flavors and aromas to the table, but managing barrels at home means learning a few new tricks.
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