We have been fortunate enough to come into possession of several used barrels that we have used for different beers.  Our concept is simple, come up with a beer that several members are interested in, and a member to ‘host’ the barrel.  The members brew the beer to the same general recipe, then bring it to the host, who fills the barrel with everyone’s contributions.

When the beer is mature, the contributes split the barrel by shares equal to their contribution. We have 3 beers in process right now, and should be starting a fourth by the end of the year.

The beers:

Lambic
Host: Dick Gabler
Barrel: 60 gal. Chardonney
Filled On: 10 May 2008.  Moved to new barrel (leak): 3 Aug 2009
Status: Still in Barrel, but 25gal drawn off and distributed to 5 people:
   Blue Frog
   Dick Gabler
   Mark Crain
   Dave Bossie
   Larry Lynch-Freshner
       2.5g on 5lbs Dark Cherries
       2.5g on 4.5lbs Red Raspberries, and 2” Vanilla bean
   July 2012: Terminating current project, and distributing.  Details TBD

Lambic II
Host: Larry Lynch-Freshner
Barrel: 60 gal. Chardonney
Filled on: TBD
Status: Project Starting, contributors welcome

Old Ale
Host: Larry Lynch-Freshner
Barrel: 55 gal. Bourbon
Filled On: 17 January 2010
Status: Project Completed, beer distributed
 

Imperial Stout
Host: Dave & Mia Bossie
Barrel: 55 gal. Bourbon
Filled On: 10 Apr. 2010
Status: Drawn off and distributed to contributors
 

Flanders Red
Host: Larry Lynch-Freshner
Barrel: 55 gal. Bourbon - former ‘Old Ale’ barrel.
Filled On: (Target Date: June 4/5)
Status: In Barrel 1+ years, starting to sour.