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Longhairedcountryboy wrote:I use 55 gallon barrels with the tops cut. I cut carefully inside the top and not from the side.

That is a really clean look and a great idea. Im assuming you are using a sawzall to cut the barrels? If so what type of blade are you using?

All plastics have the problem of porous materials which can hold chemicals or bacteria or other “stuff” in the fibers. But they’re still usable if cleaned as good as possible and the ferment is adequately innoculated with yeast to ferment. Thank you for the information. I will clean and rinse multi...

I recently picked up a white 55g drum that previously had chlorinated foam cleaner in it used to clean stainless steel machinery. My plan was to use some oxiclean and then vinegar to swish around in it and clean it out. Figured I should ask if it was ok from the start rather than wasting my time to ...

Hello all, I'm looking forward to learning and putting things into practice. No longer will I settle for someone else's interpretation of what tastes good. One day, very soon, I hope to begin creating something I can call my own