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Wood, Whiskey and Wine: A History of Barrels

Wood, Whiskey and Wine: A History of Barrels

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Barrels―we rarely acknowledge their importance, but without them we would be missing out on some of the world’s finest beverages―most notably whiskies and wines―and of course for over two thousand years they’ve been used to store, transport, and age an incredibly diverse array of provisions around the globe. In this comprehensive and wide-ranging book, Henry Work tells the intriguing story of the significant and ever-evolving role wooden barrels have played during the last two millennia, revealing how the history of the barrel parallels that of technology at large.

Exploring how barrels adapted to the requirements of the world’s changing economy, Work journeys back to the barrel’s initial development, describing how the Celtic tribes of Northern Europe first crafted them in the first millennia BCE. He shows how barrels became intrinsically linked to the use of wood and ships and grew into a vital and flexible component of the shipping industry, used to transport not only wine and beer, but also nails, explosives, and even Tabasco sauce. Going beyond the shipping of goods, Work discusses the many uses of this cylindrical container and its relations―including its smaller cousin, the keg―and examines the process of aging different types of alcohol. He also looks at how barrels have survived under threat from today’s plastics, cardboards, and metals.

Offering a new way of thinking about one of the most enduring and successful products in history, Wood, Whiskey and Wine will be a must-read for everyone from technology buffs to beverage aficionados who wish to better understand that evasive depth of flavor.

 

Related: Barrels at Adventures in Homebrewing

Wood, Whiskey and Wine: A History of Barrels


Also Consider: The Homebrewer’s Library – Selection of Homebrewing and Craft Beer Books

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MoreFlavor Gas Transfer Tool for Barrels – $189.99, Save $40 + free shipping

MoreFlavor!® Gas Transfer Tool R657

MoreFlavor! Gas Transfer Tool from MoreBeer

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Simply the best, safest way to transfer your barrel aged beer! Pushing your beer out of the barrel with inert gas like CO2 eliminates the possible points of oxidation or infection that could come from using a pump.

After using similar tools available on the market, we took what we liked and disliked and made our own. Obviously we’re proud of the price, but perhaps more impressive are the polished finish and the excellent quality welds.

Many brewers like to use this with an attached sight gauge. We found that it’s much easier to clean the tool when the sight gauge is detachable, so we offer it as an accessory instead of having it welded onto the wand (sight-gauge H664, clamp H652, gasket h656).

Quality Features

  • Stainless lock down mechanism to adjust height
  • Polished stainless tube
  • Compression Silicone Bung to form airtight seal with barrel
  • Adjustable lees pin
  • Made from 304 stainless steel

Specifications

  • 1.5″ Tri-Clover Outlet
  • 1/4″ Stainless Steel Ball Valve with FPT inlet for inert gas
  • 31″ height from lees pin to pictured stopper

 

As of this posting, MoreBeer has this on sale for$189.99.  That’s a whopping $40 savings.  Shipping is free with a qualifying $59 order to many US addresses. Price, promotions and availability can change quickly.  Please note that product prices and availability are subject to change. Prices and availability were accurate at the time this this post was published; however, they may differ from those you see when you visit the product page.  Check the product page for current price, description and availability.

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Used Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Staves – $3.99 + free ship eligible

Sliced Bourbon Barrel Staves 2 ct.

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.”

Sliced Bourbon Barrel Staves

Also: AIH’s complete lineup of Oak Barrels

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Get a Free $25 Gift Card When You Buy a Hard to Find Used 5 Gallon Balcones Whiskey Barrel

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Used Whiskey Barrel – 5 Gallon via Austin Homebrew Supply

From Austin Homebrew Supply: “Age your next batch in some serious style with this Used 5 Gallon Whiskey Barrel! From an award winning small batch distillery deep in the heart of Texas (Waco, TX), this barrel will add a professional level of depth and complexity to your next batch. Comes with a stand to store your barrel with ease.”

Availability of these can be touch and go.  As of this posting Austin Homebrew Supply has these in stock for $139.99.  Check product page for current price and availability.

Free $25 Gift Card: As of this posting, Austin Homebrew Supply is giving away a free $25 gift card with all purchases of $100 or more.  I believe that the only exclusion is… gift cards.  This equates to a back door discount on lots of product lines that typically are not discounted.  It also stacks with items that are already on sale.  No coupon code is necessary.  The promotional gift card will be automatically added to your cart when you place $100 of qualifying merchandise in your cart.

Used Whiskey Barrel – 5 Gallon

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The Klepto Barrel Thief Tool from Adventures in Homebrewing – $33.99, Save 15%

The Klepto Barrel Thief Tool

The Klepto Barrel Thief Tool from Adventures in Homebrewing

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This glass thief is designed to extract sample for tasting and testing whiskey, spirits, beer and wine from barrels. This thief features an expansion chamber and is made of thick wall pyrex. Sample (or taste!) your batch with the Klepto!

As of this posting this is $39.99.  Price, promotions and availability can change quickly.  Please note that product prices and availability are subject to change. Prices and availability were accurate at the time this post was published; however, they may differ from those you see when you visit the product page.  Check the product page for current price, description and availability

Save 15%!  Adventures in Homebrewing is discounting most things sitewide by 15% when you use coupon code LABOR.  Nearly everything, including many items that are already on sale work with this sale.   A few exceptions apply.  See Terms and Conditions for complete details.  That makes this $33.99.

The Klepto Barrel Thief Tool – remember coupon code LABOR

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Also: AIH’s Complete Lineup of Oak Barrels

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The Klepto Barrel Thief Tool from Adventures in Homebrewing

The Klepto Barrel Thief Tool

The Klepto Barrel Thief Tool from Adventures in Homebrewing

From the product description, check product page for current description, price and availability:

This glass thief is designed to extract sample for tasting and testing whiskey, spirits, beer and wine from barrels. This thief features an expansion chamber and is made of thick wall pyrex. Sample (or taste!) your batch with the Klepto!

As of this posting this is $39.99.  Price, promotions and availability can change quickly.  Please note that product prices and availability are subject to change. Prices and availability were accurate at the time this post was published; however, they may differ from those you see when you visit the product page.  Check the product page for current price, description and availability

The Klepto Barrel Thief Tool

Also: AIH’s Complete Lineup of Oak Barrels

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Used Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Staves – $3.99 – barrel flavor, without the barrel

Sliced Bourbon Barrel Staves 2 ct.

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.”

Sliced Bourbon Barrel Staves

Also: AIH’s complete lineup of Oak Barrels

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Used Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Staves – $3.99

Sliced Bourbon Barrel Staves 2 ct.

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.”

Sliced Bourbon Barrel Staves

Also: AIH’s complete lineup of Oak Barrels

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Used Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Staves – $3.99

Sliced Bourbon Barrel Staves 2 ct.

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.”

Sliced Bourbon Barrel Staves

Also: AIH’s complete lineup of Oak Barrels

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Used Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Staves – $3.99

Sliced Bourbon Barrel Staves 2 ct.

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.”

Sliced Bourbon Barrel Staves

Also: AIH’s complete lineup of Oak Barrels

Check sale or product page for current availability & pricing


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Whiskey Barrels for Homebrewing!

Oak Barrels for Aging Homebrew!

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.

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Used Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Staves – $3.99

Sliced Bourbon Barrel Staves 2 ct.

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.”

Sliced Bourbon Barrel Staves

Also: AIH’s complete lineup of Oak Barrels

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Used Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Staves – $3.99

Sliced Bourbon Barrel Staves 2 ct.

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.”

Sliced Bourbon Barrel Staves

Also: AIH’s complete lineup of Oak Barrels

Check sale or product page for current availability & pricing


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Used Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Staves – $3.99

Sliced Bourbon Barrel Staves 2 ct.

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.”

Sliced Bourbon Barrel Staves

Also: AIH’s complete lineup of Oak Barrels

Check sale or product page for current availability & pricing


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Used Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Staves – $3.99

Sliced Bourbon Barrel Staves 2 ct.

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.”

Sliced Bourbon Barrel Staves

Also: AIH’s complete lineup of Oak Barrels

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New Oak Barrels – variety of sizes, worldwide shipping

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.

Check the seller’s eBay listings for current price, description and availability.

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.

nopal_verde’s barrel offerings

Check Out Our Resource Post on Sourcing Barrels…

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Hard to Find Used 5 Gallon Whiskey Barrels for Homebrew!

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5 Gallon Used Whiskey Barrels from Adventures in Homebrewing

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Take your next brew to the next level with this Used 5 Gallon Whiskey Barrel! Hailing from an award-winning small-batch distillery, these oak barrels will add depth and complexity to your next batch.  No stand is included with this batch of barrels.

Used barrels may have cracked staves from their previous use. This is completely normal in a used barrel and does not compromise the integrity of the barrel. When they swell from the liquid being in them, they will form small cracks. If you prefer a barrel with no cracks, please check out our new barrels

  • Availability of used whiskey barrels in the 5 gallon size can be touch and go.  They are generally popular and sell out quickly.
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  • We keep a close eye on these barrels… If they’re out of stock, connect with us to stay in the loop!

5 Gallon Used Whiskey Barrels

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Check Out Our Resource Post on Sourcing Barrels…

Whiskey Barrels for Homebrewing!

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