Commercial Barrel-Aging

Barrel-Aging 101: How to swell a dry or leaking barrel
A whiskey or wine barrel that's gotten too dry may develop leaks over time. Here's how to swell and tighten it up to prevent leaks and loss of beer or other beverages.

How do we prep a whiskey barrel to be refilled?
Midwest Barrel Co. sells clean, fresh whiskey and bourbon barrels for the best barrel-aged beers. Here's how we make sure barrels are fresh and leak-free.

Barrel Care: My barrel has a leak!
Craft brewers and homebrewers can't fill whiskey/bourbon and wine barrels if they're leaking. Here's how to prevent leaks with swelling and other methods.

I can't fill my barrel right away
Used whiskey, bourbon or wine barrels should be filled with beer or other beverage right away to maintain freshness, but here's what to do if you can't fill now.

Is my barrel dry?
Fresh whiskey, bourbon and wine barrels make better aged beer. Here's how to know whether your used barrel is dry or perfect for barrel-aging.