It took about four hours out of a sunny Saturday.
I would love to incorporate more earth-friendly techniques into my brew process. Every time I calculate the water quantity involved in creating beer, I cringe. Add the fact that I am located in a desert that is lucky to net 16" of rain in a year, and I cringe even more; I can't help but feel a pang of guilt.
The barrel was scavenged from a nearby field of metal garbage. It carried oil sometime in its life, probably in the 70's, but after decades of baking in the sun, it has been neutralized (besides, it's not like I'm going to lick the inside). I'm simply using it as a water barrier.
If my measurements are somewhat reliable, I should be able to fit a 5 gal. carboy/bucket easily along with several choice bottles that need to be aged in a stable environment.
Overall, this is great solution to beat the summer heat without killing your energy bill.
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