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Oak barrels can be used to used to age stouts and porters, age other beer styles, make sour beers and more.
New oak barrels can be had in sizes ranging from 1 liter all the way up to 1 barrel/53 gallons. As with most things 5 gallons seems to be a sweet spot for a lot of brewers. Larger barrels can be good for prolific homebrewers or group brews and smaller 1 to 5 liter sizes are great if you’re wanting to give barrel aging a try without a huge amount of expense or space.
by Matt Del Fiacco
Like many new brewers, when I first started brewing I was eager to find interesting ingredients I could use, from Sriracha (bad idea) to vanilla beans (used 2 beans per gallon, terrible plan). Around this time, I tried my first bourbon-barrel stout, and feel in love with the wood characters of the beer. Wood-aged beer quickly became a passion, but the desire to experiment was still there. I noticed early on that at my local homebrew shop, all of my options were Oak of some kind, but what about Maple? What about Mesquite? Continue reading
eBay Seller nopal_verde sells a variety of oak barrels in a range of sizes. Free engraving is available on some offerings. These ship from Mexico, but shipping charges are generally reasonable to the US. They also ship worldwide.
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The smaller sizes could be dual purpose. You could mature a whiskey in it first. After that you have a used whiskey barrel you can use to age a barrel stout or other homebrew.
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American Oak Barrel – 5 Gallon – New via Adventures in Homebrewing
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New 5 Gallon American Oak Barrel
These brand-new barrels are constructed of American oak and have a medium char on the inside. Since they have never had any type of spirit in them, they are perfect for any of your beers that would benefit from a charred, oaky flavor without the addition of any other flavors.
Since I started doing Homebrew Finds 5 gallon barrels have been a tough find. They would generally become available in batches and would usually sell out quickly. I believe the root of this availability issue is… most distilleries use larger barrels. It’s easier and probably cheaper to manager large barrels compared to smaller barrels.
In the past couple years this has become even more of an issue. I think this stems from distilleries using these smaller sizes less and less.
American Oak Barrel – 5 Gallon – New
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Home Brew Ohio American Medium Toasted Oak Chips, 1 lb.
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Oak barrels can be used to used to age stouts and porters, age other beer styles, make sour beers and more.
New oak barrels can be had in sizes ranging from 1 liter all the way up to 1 barrel/53 gallons. As with most things 5 gallons seems to be a sweet spot for a lot of brewers. Larger barrels can be good for prolific homebrewers or group brews and smaller 1 to 5 liter sizes are great if you’re wanting to give barrel aging a try without a huge amount of expense or space.
Smaller barrels can also be dual purpose: You can age one (or more) batches of still spirits and at that point, the barrel becomes a used whiskey barrel that you can use for beers.
A past description from William’s Brewing re: their smaller barrels explains this well:
“When you distill a spirit, it invariably comes out clear as water. Put the clear spirit in contact with charred American Oak, and it turns amber and mellow over time with toasted wood vanilla-like richness. Want to speed up the aging process? Our new American Oak Barrels are charred on the inside for Whiskey, Bourbon, Tequilla, Rum, and Brandy aging. The large wood surface contact area per ounce compared with commercial 53 gallon barrels means this will age spirits much quicker than larger barrels. Handmade in Mexico following centuries old cooperage methods; the valve is wood and sealed with leather, and the top plug is wood and sealed with a wrap of leather. No plastic, glue, or rubber are used in construction.”
Since I started doing Homebrew Finds 5 gallon barrels have been a tough find. They would generally become available in batches and usually sell out quickly. In the past couple years this has become even more of an issue. I think this stems from distilleries using these smaller sizes less and less. There have been some times recently where I was aware of no in stock options.
As of this posting, Williams has a limited number of freshly drained whiskey barrels in stock. Get them while you can!
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CellarScience – OAK370B1LB Oak Cubes – American Medium Toast – 1 lb Bag
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AIH has expanded their selection to include more used options and 10 gallon options. Most offerings are on sale and qualify for free shipping
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American Oak Barrel – 5 Gallon – New via Austin Homebrew Supply
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New 5 Gallon American Oak Barrel
These amazing, high-quality barrels are constructed of American oak and have a medium char on the inside. Virgin oak barrels are a blank canvas and perfect for mellowing and enhancing the flavors of whiskey, bourbon, rum, tequila, scotch, brandy, cognac, red wine and vinegar. Let your imagination run wild! Many beers can also benefit from being oaked – especially IPAs.
You will receive good, fresh, wet, leak and “bug” free barrels. Each barrel is carefully checked to ensure that it meets your expectations. Please inspect your barrels on delivery and to inform us of any problem(s) that you may observe. The physical condition of the barrels must be verified on delivery. Customers have five business days in which to report any issue with their barrels.
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Used Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Staves via Adventures in Homebrewing.
Used whiskey barrels are popular… really popular. 5 and 10 gallon barrels usually sell out quickly when they become available. They are also typically relatively expensive. These used staves are a great way to get some of the barrel experience without the cost and space required for a barrel.
from AIH…”These sliced staves do vary in size. They are anywhere from 1/2”- 1″ wide, 1/8″-1/4″ thick and 8-13″ in length. Please keep this in mind when purchasing. Many commercial chips have allowed moisture (bourbon) to dry up. This is not the case with these sliced staves. These staves have been processed from authentic Kentucky bourbon barrels.”
Also: AIH’s complete lineup of Oak Barrels
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Used Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Staves via Adventures in Homebrewing.
Used whiskey barrels are popular… really popular. 5 and 10 gallon barrels usually sell out quickly when they become available. They are also typically relatively expensive. These used staves are a great way to get some of the barrel experience without the cost and space required for a barrel.
from AIH…”These sliced staves do vary in size. They are anywhere from 1/2”- 1″ wide, 1/8″-1/4″ thick and 8-13″ in length. Please keep this in mind when purchasing. Many commercial chips have allowed moisture (bourbon) to dry up. This is not the case with these sliced staves. These staves have been processed from authentic Kentucky bourbon barrels.”
Also: AIH’s complete lineup of Oak Barrels
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American Oak Barrel – 5 Gallon – New via Adventures in Homebrewing
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New 5 Gallon American Oak Barrel
These brand-new barrels are constructed of American oak and have a medium char on the inside. Since they have never had any type of spirit in them, they are perfect for any of your beers that would benefit from a charred, oaky flavor without the addition of any other flavors.
American Oak Barrel – 5 Gallon – New
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Wood and Beer: A Brewers Guide (Book)\
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Wooden containers have been used to hold beer for centuries. From storage and transportation to fermentation and aging, wood is an important part of the flavor of beer. Many brewers today have embraced the complexity of aromas that come from wood. This book will completely cover the intricate relationship of wood and beer. The history, physiology, microbiology, and flavor contributions of wood are all covered, as well as the maintenance and use of wooden vessels. Come explore the mystical complexities that form from wood and beer.
Wood and Beer: A Brewers Guide (Book) BK503
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Used Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Staves via Adventures in Homebrewing.
Used whiskey barrels are popular… really popular. 5 and 10 gallon barrels usually sell out quickly when they become available. They are also typically relatively expensive. These used staves are a great way to get some of the barrel experience without the cost and space required for a barrel.
from AIH…”These sliced staves do vary in size. They are anywhere from 1/2”- 1″ wide, 1/8″-1/4″ thick and 8-13″ in length. Please keep this in mind when purchasing. Many commercial chips have allowed moisture (bourbon) to dry up. This is not the case with these sliced staves. These staves have been processed from authentic Kentucky bourbon barrels.”
Also: AIH’s complete lineup of Oak Barrels
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