Manhattan used barrels

[ethalacker]

So at work we aged some manhattans in a new charred barrel.  I could grab one and use it for beer.  So what effect will the sweet vermouth have on a beer?

[tschmidlin]

I'm not sure what you're asking.  It will change the flavor . . . what other effect are you worried about?

[ethalacker]

I guess I am asking, How much do you think the sweet vermouth will come through?  Would it be worth it to try and use the barrel?

[Joe Sr.]

Definitely worth it.  How large is the barrel?

[ethalacker]

It's just a 10L barrel.  And we used Redemption Rye and Cocchi Di Torino sweet vermouth.

[Joe Sr.]

Nice.  A rye Manhattan is the best Manhattan.

FWIW, I've noticed that adding whiskey to beer adds sweetness.  You'll likely pick up some of that re-using the barrel so keep that in mind.