As snotty said, you don't need the pressure barrel stage. Graham Wheeler says to cask your brew for a month or two before bottling, but I don't bother, along with many other homebrewers. Straight to bottle, and I use 2L PET sparkling water bottles (we drink a lot of these) with screw caps for session beer. Swing top and crown caps for nice beers.
As snotty said, you don't need the pressure barrel stage. Graham Wheeler says to cask your brew for a month or two before bottling, but I don't bother, along with many other homebrewers. Straight to bottle, and I use 2L PET sparkling water bottles (we drink a lot of these) with screw caps for session beer. Swing top and crown caps for nice beers.