Sap Storage Containers / Rain Barrels??

[hangman]

'Sap Storage'
I'm a first time backyarder. (20 buckets)
I have a plastic rain barrel (It from Jacks composting in VT)
Its made from recycled material.
It one of those red terra cotta colored that are sold to collect rain water for irrigation.
Would this be okay fro sap storage?
I'm concerned that it may effect the taste and or odor of the syrup.
Any suggestion would be appreciated

Thanks…

[WESTVIRGINIAMAPLER]

Go to Walmart and by the Rubbermaid containers with lids on them. They work great, are cheap, easy to clean, easy to access and stack inside of each other after the season for storage.

I bought a 32 gallon one last year for 7 taps I wanted on pipeline due to steepness of hill and it worked awesome and I am using it in another location this year and it is working awesome. It is dark blue, but the sap always looks so fresh.

Costs about $ 8.
:D

[MaineMapleDave]

I'll second what Brandon said.