Hello! i will fill my first 1 BBL barrel ever next month. I made a dark belgian strong ale that has been sitting on maduration for about two months. By now is on cold storage and i am wondering what could be the best way to transfer to the barrel. I certainly know that primary and secondary fermentation have finished, but just to be secure and if i only want to extract flavors and aromas from the barrel, can i filter the actual beer to remove suspended yeast that can referment on the barrel? I also know that barrel could have their own micro zoo in there, but anyway. What do you recommend me? filter or not?
Thanks!