2 liter oak barrels, whiskey optional

uwjester · Mar 21, 2011

I just happened across this website. They are basically selling white whiskey and a 2L barrel to age it in. 2L sounds about perfect to me for oak aging some barleywine or an RIS. It doesn't look like the barrels are available for order yet, but I, for one, put my email on their mailing list for when they are. Thought I'd share.

BBBF · Mar 21, 2011

I think you'd be better off just buying oak chips. I don't think you'd want to age a beer in there longer than a week.

uwjester · Mar 21, 2011

Are you thinking oxidation?

Gremlyn · Mar 21, 2011

A barrel is a barrel. You'd probably want to age the whiskey in there first to soak in and kill off any unwated yeast/bacteria hiding in the wood. 2L is a little on the small side, but it may end up being on the strong side for flavour anyway, especially the first batch or two, so keeping some of and then blending it with non-barrel aged beer might be the way to go anyway.

jbrookeiv · Mar 21, 2011

From their site:

Our products are available for purchase onsite at the distillery and in select Washington State Liquor stores. If you don’t see our products at your local Washington State liquor store, simply ask a store employee to order it for you and it should be available within a week. Have your friends ask too! As inquiries rise, your local liquor store will begin to carry it on their shelves.

Out of state orders will soon be available. Please email us for details if you live outside of Washington State.

Changeduser123 · Mar 21, 2011

You can check out this website: http://www.oakbarrelsltd.com/
Just got a 5 liter barrel from them to make vinegar. Good quality.

Brooklyn-Brewtality · Mar 21, 2011

hell, i might have to get something like this just cause it's such a cool idea.

theschick · Mar 21, 2011

You can check out this website: http://www.oakbarrelsltd.com/
Just got a 5 liter barrel from them to make vinegar. Good quality.

Wow, those look pretty affordable.

uwjester · Mar 21, 2011

theschick said:
Wow, those look pretty affordable.

I agree. Looks like I may have found a new source.

jbrookeiv · Mar 21, 2011

These are the best prices I've found.

http://stores.intuitwebsites.com/TuthilltownSpirits/-strse-Barrels/Categories.bok

Changeduser123 · Mar 21, 2011

jbrookeiv said:
These are the best prices I've found.

http://stores.intuitwebsites.com/TuthilltownSpirits/-strse-Barrels/Categories.bok

Those are used. They might add nice flavors depending on what was aging in them before, but you will have less toasted (oak) flavors.

jbrookeiv · Mar 21, 2011

mperceau said:
Those are used. They might add nice flavors depending on what was aging in them before, but you will have less toasted (oak) flavors.

Only once. I think a new oak barrel would cause the oak flavor to be extremely overpowering on a smaller batch.

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