I do historical reenactment, English Civil War 1640s a little bit before the original post idea, but that is another story.
Anyway i set up a messenger chat group over 3 years ago and we have made many discovery's.
unfortunately I u use kits and wanted people that did grain brews to help with...
If you want a hint of wood to add to your drinks you can add wood chips into the fermentation bin. It would save the expense of a wooden keg but still add the flavour that a wooden keg would give.