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Another what is it thread?

Post in 'DIY and General non-hearth advice' started by smokinj, Sep 14, 2012.

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  1. smokinj Minister of Fire

    joined: Aug 11, 2008
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    Anderson, Indiana
    It weighs over 20lbs.

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  2. Jack Straw Minister of Fire

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    Schoharie County, N Y
    Your bunghole is showing......;lol
    Jack Straw, Sep 14, 2012
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  3. smokinj Minister of Fire

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    It sure is and its a tight one!
    smokinj, Sep 14, 2012
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  4. SmokeyTheBear Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 10, 2008
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    Standish, ME
    I hope your St. Bernard has a strong neck.

    20 pounds of whiskey will slow him down if that thing ever leaks.
    SmokeyTheBear, Sep 14, 2012
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  5. Scotty Overkill firewood hoarder

    joined: Sep 24, 2011
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    central PA
    looks like a little wine or whiskey keg........
    Scotty Overkill, Sep 14, 2012
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  6. fossil Super Moderator

    joined: Sep 30, 2007
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    Bend, Oregon
    Where'd it come from? Looks like a decorative item to me, but who knows? Rick

    Dimensions? Liquid capacity?
    fossil, Sep 14, 2012
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  7. smokinj Minister of Fire

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    It is a charred oak barrel used for wine making normally.
    smokinj, Sep 14, 2012
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  8. smokinj Minister of Fire

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    Neither. But I like the thinking..:)
    smokinj, Sep 14, 2012
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  9. fossil Super Moderator

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    Bend, Oregon
    Yup, interesting. I knew the barrels used in large-scale wineries were generally close to 60 gallons, or so. (Some wineries covet the barrels previously used to age whiskey). The scale here is hard to judge with confidence, but this guy looks to be a good deal smaller to me. So, good old Google has just shown me that there are specialty barrel makers (Coopers) today who cater to the home winemakers...offering charred oak barrels in a number of small sizes. Interesting, indeed. Rick

    AH...but you're trying to get us to guess what it's current function is...into what service has this little keg been pressed...hmm. What could be inside there? I'd still like the dimensions, or at least a photo of it next to something that gives it scale.
    fossil, Sep 14, 2012
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  10. smokinj Minister of Fire

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    1.23 gallons.
    smokinj, Sep 14, 2012
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  11. SmokeyTheBear Minister of Fire

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    Ah, smoke show's beer mug.
    SmokeyTheBear, Sep 14, 2012
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  12. fossil Super Moderator

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    Sounds like a Mai Tai to me...just needs a straw and a little parasol where that cork is.
    fossil, Sep 14, 2012
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  13. smokinj Minister of Fire

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    Hint its made from my garden no whiskey or anything like that, but is a mash.
    smokinj, Sep 14, 2012
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  14. lukem Minister of Fire

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    Indiana
    Hot sauce?
    lukem, Sep 14, 2012
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  15. smokinj Minister of Fire

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    Ding Ding....Takes a gardener to know one.;)
    smokinj, Sep 14, 2012
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  16. lukem Minister of Fire

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    What do I win????
    lukem, Sep 14, 2012
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  17. smokinj Minister of Fire

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    Pm your address and I will send you some ground smoke pepper! ;) The sauce will take 3 months.

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  18. semipro Minister of Fire

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    Hey, no fair. I won the last "what is it contest" and I didn't win anything. I tried to trade you some overgrown squash for chipotle and got nowhere ;)
    semipro, Sep 15, 2012
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  19. smokinj Minister of Fire

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    lol, Pm your address!
    smokinj, Sep 15, 2012
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  20. My Oslo heats my home Minister of Fire

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    South Shore, MA
    It's a large saint bernards cask
    My Oslo heats my home, Sep 15, 2012
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  21. semipro Minister of Fire

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    Hey thanks for the offer! I'm messin' with you though and am just just happy to play "what is it?"
    Thanks for posting.
    semipro, Sep 16, 2012
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  22. Panhandler Minister of Fire

    joined: Aug 24, 2008
    598 posts
    WV Northern Panhandle
    Saw one of those in a local liquor store. It was a "age your own whiskey" kit. You let it age to your taste with a pre charred barrel.
    Panhandler, Sep 16, 2012
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  23. lukem Minister of Fire

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    I've got more jalapenos than i can give away right now. If some showed up in the mail that'd probably push my wife over the edge. Thanks though!!
    lukem, Sep 17, 2012
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  24. smokinj Minister of Fire

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    Same here...lol I am letting all mine turn red now. I will dehyrate them and be able to make another couple rds of hot sauce before next growing season.
    smokinj, Sep 17, 2012
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  25. lukem Minister of Fire

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    How did you smoke them? I might have to give that a shot.
    lukem, Sep 17, 2012
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