Another ferment in barrel thread

[tonyt]

I started the Mosti Mondaile Meglioli Chardonnay de Veneto yesterday morning, fermentation was well underway by last evening so I racked to the new Twin Sister barrel this morning. I racked the first almost gallon to a glass jug and the rest into the barrel leaving some head room. BTW the fermentation is pin point bubbles with little to no foam, very typical for all of the Meglioli I have done. Initial SG was a low 1.098 and is now 1.085. I had the brew belt on the plastic fermemter yesterday to insure a healthy start. I doubt I will need to but has anyone considered a brew belt on a small barrel? I'm thinking the wood staves will insulate and keep the fermentation heat inside. If anyone needs picture proof check out my posts in my Twin Sisters thread.