pgentile
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Being that a barrel will be arriving within the next 30 day and although I've read many of the threads here, and a few articles, I still have a few questions from those with experience.
First humidity? I don't have a humidifier in my basement. Would controlling the humidity help with barrel aging wines?
Temperature? Same questions as above?
I can't remember where I read it, but below or over a certain temp or humidity will determine whether you evaporating water or alcohol?
In between batches? I've read here to keep the barrel topped up with k-meta solution in between batches. I probably won't have this issue, but I've read at wineries where they turn the barrels with bung whole down and let them dry when not in use. Of course sulfuring them. But which is the best method?
Thanks for any help.
First humidity? I don't have a humidifier in my basement. Would controlling the humidity help with barrel aging wines?
Temperature? Same questions as above?
I can't remember where I read it, but below or over a certain temp or humidity will determine whether you evaporating water or alcohol?
In between batches? I've read here to keep the barrel topped up with k-meta solution in between batches. I probably won't have this issue, but I've read at wineries where they turn the barrels with bung whole down and let them dry when not in use. Of course sulfuring them. But which is the best method?
Thanks for any help.