I got a 5 gallon American oak barrel as a gift.
i've filled it with water at least 4 times to prep it for wine.
After a few weeks, the water that comes out is still looking dirtyish yellow.
As if it was leeching oak or something.
Is this normal? Does it need more prepping or cleaning?
Is there something I should add to clean it?
And yes - the water i put in is clean - i've checked.
Thanks.
i've filled it with water at least 4 times to prep it for wine.
After a few weeks, the water that comes out is still looking dirtyish yellow.
As if it was leeching oak or something.
Is this normal? Does it need more prepping or cleaning?
Is there something I should add to clean it?
And yes - the water i put in is clean - i've checked.
Thanks.