YOUR GUIDE TO BARREL CARE
With expert craftsmanship and carefully selected oak and char level, our small format barrels deliver all the oak flavor your tasty beer, whiskey, wine or other beverage needs.
BARREL SPECS:
- Size: 1 Liter, 2 Liter, 3 Liter, 5 Liter, 10 Liter & 5 Gallon
- Oak Type: American White Oak (Quercus alba)
- Bung Size / Type: The liter size barrels come with a wooden bung, spigot and stand. 5 gallon barrels do not include a spigot or stand. For larger barrels, please see your barrel in our shop to find the corresponding bung size.
NEED HELP WITH YOUR BARREL?
Unlike freshly emptied barrels, small format barrels require a little more prep because they’ve never held liquid before. Leaks should be expected, and so, properly swelling your barrel is critical. Don’t worry - we’ve created lots of resources to help with all things barrel swelling.
HOW TO CARE FOR A NEW SMALL FORMAT BARREL
OUR BRAND PROMISE
At Midwest Barrel Co. we take pride in doing things right. Simply put, that means our customers get the right barrel at the right time, by people who actually give a damn. It’s our promise.
HOW TO FILL A NEW, SMALL FORMAT BARREL
Once the leaking stops, remove the water and pour your beverage into the barrel. Sample periodically throughout the aging process until the desired taste is acquired.