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Barrels & Oak
Whether putting beer into oak or putting oak into your aging beer, the marriage of oak and beer can be beautiful. There are many options of barrels and barrel alternatives available to the homebrewer from oak form and species, to pairings with beer styles and oak-soaked spirits.
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Fauxlera Barrel Blends
Solera aging requires multiple barrels, with the ones on the bottom being drawn off occasionally and then topped up with beer from the barre
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Oak It Up
Barrel aging contributes to the complexity of many of the world’s most sought-after beers. We query four pros in charge of barrel programs
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Using Barrel Alternatives
Oak barrels aren’t the only way to add oak character to your homebrews. Two experts share their advice for getting the most from barrel al
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Mr. Wizard
At Home Solera System
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Barrel Aging: Nine tips to start your own program
Starting your own barrel-aging program can be a daunting task. But for those dedicated to the cause, Denver Beer Co.’s Andy Parker has nin
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Crafting Oak-Aged Cider
Take your hard ciders to the next level with oak-aging. Whether in a barrel or through oak alternatives, these ciders feature a depth of fla
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Better Together: Club Barrel Shares
Maintaining a homebrew barrel program can be a lot of fun, but it is difficult by yourself if you want to use a full-size barrel. These are
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Wine Barrel Table: Give an old barrel a new life
If you ever come across a discarded barrel . . . here is a great use for it. Get step by step instructions to build a table from a used wine
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Beyond Oak: Tips from the Pros
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The Barrel Cradle: Keep your barrels from rolling
Oak barrels can be hugely rewarding . . . but they can come with a cost. Make sure you’re keeping your barrels stable and your back safe w
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Beyond the Barrel
Barrel-aged beers are wonderful, but barrels are also expensive, time-consuming, and take up a lot of space. With the wide array of oak alte
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Oak Alternatives for Beginners