Small Batch Barrel Aging Kit

  • A 5-liter barrel, a container of citric acid, and a container of potassium metabisulfite
A 5-liter barrel, a container of citric acid, and a container of potassium metabisulfite Side of Small Batch Barrel front of Small Batch Barrel close up of barrel spigot close up of bung

Small Batch Barrel Aging Kit

SKU 42397

PRICE AS CONFIGURED:

$104.99

Product Details

The Small Batch Barrel is a great way to start adding wood to your wine and beer making, and will keep making your brews great for years to come.

In barrel aging, your wine or beer is utterly transformed, both as it soaks up the wood’s flavors and aromas ranging from vanilla, toast, smoke, spice, clove, cinnamon, coconut, honey—and more—and as it undergoes the slow process of micro-oxygenation.

This is the chemical reaction that happens when an infinitesimal amount of air enters the barrel through the wood structure (which is tight but porous). The oxygen binds to polyphenols, reducing tannins and softening your brew. Oak aging also stabilizes color as tannins bind to anthocyanins, ensuring that they stay in solution rather than falling out over time.

The benefits of using a small barrel are as big as the barrel is tiny:

  • 5 litres is 1.3 gallons-you can experiment with small batches rather than committing to five or six gallons at a time
  • Small barrels have a lot of surface area compared to their volume: you’ll get results in only weeks rather than the year you have to wait with big barrels.
  • They’re easy to move, store and handle: a standard 55 gallon barrel weighs over 500 pounds when full and needs dedicated racking and pumps to use. You can easily put this up on a shelf and rack using a simple siphon rod!

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SKU

42397

Kit Includes:

Customer Reviews

Based on 7 reviews
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DOT-4
Perfect

Very well made, all staves are tight, instructions very precise, great quality, & Bung & Tapspigot fit Perfict! Waiting to make some mead to try it out!

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Tommy M.
A quality barrel for the money

A quality product for the money.

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Kirk D.
32night

Great little barrel for small batches

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BRUCE J.

Small Batch Barrel Aging Kit

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Curtis W.
Perfect for Learning and Experimentation

Excellent product! I followed the easy hydration guide (included) and had no leaks or issues. The smaller size is perfect for experimentation and learning the art of barrel finishing. Additionally, the small size is easier for learning proper barrel maintenance. I am currently using my barrel to add much needed oak to my cider. I recommend this product without reservation.

Customer Reviews

Based on 7 reviews
100%
(7)
0%
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D
DOT-4
Perfect

Very well made, all staves are tight, instructions very precise, great quality, & Bung & Tapspigot fit Perfict! Waiting to make some mead to try it out!

T
Tommy M.
A quality barrel for the money

A quality product for the money.

K
Kirk D.
32night

Great little barrel for small batches

B
BRUCE J.

Small Batch Barrel Aging Kit

C
Curtis W.
Perfect for Learning and Experimentation

Excellent product! I followed the easy hydration guide (included) and had no leaks or issues. The smaller size is perfect for experimentation and learning the art of barrel finishing. Additionally, the small size is easier for learning proper barrel maintenance. I am currently using my barrel to add much needed oak to my cider. I recommend this product without reservation.