I clean it using a sulpahte citric solution and store it in water all the
time and keep it topped up. Its Completely air tight. Its made of oak
therefore wines stored in it for a long period of time impart is oaky
characteristic. You could also scorch it if you want to get the toasted
flavour although this has never been done with mine.
"BooBoo" > wrote in message
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> I would be interested, How do you clean it? What would be the advantage
> over a glass carboy?
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> > I have a 6-7 gallon wine barrel for sale in very good condition, how
much
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> > it worth It cost a fortune to have made and was given to me by my
grandad
> > because he is too old to lift that weight and has stepped down to
> demijhons
> > only. Heres a picture
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