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    Traditional Cider Advice

    Over the last 3-4 years I have been making some pretty good cider using a variety of apples using the natural yeast to ferment under airlock & then maturing for a few months in a pressure barrel. I used this article for guidance which is excellent & for those who haven't seen it, the link is...
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    Oak Barrel - Sterilising

    Any ideas anyone! I contacted the manufacturer who advised me to contact a cellar supplies company. Not sure if i can use normal sterilising solutions as they may soak into the wood & taint the brew. Steam has been mentioned but I don't have the equipment unfortunately. Sunday is decanting...
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    Oak Barrel Help

    Here's a link to a photo of the barrel as promised - let me know if it works and what you think. http://www.flickr.com/photos/34264870@N02/3190524261/ Regards
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    Oak Barrel Help

    Thanks for the info (though i'm now a little daunted by the task ahead!!) and for the welcomes. I'll have a go at a photo if i get chance - it's a nice looking barrel - though i'm not the most accomplished IT user!
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    Oak Barrel Help

    Greetings all, first post on this forum. I'm a beginner to home brewing & brew mainly kits from tins (normally woodfords wherry), and cider in season. I am lucky to have been bought an oak firkin for xmas which i'm currently soaking but i'm unsure of the specific details of how to go about...
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