One might consider a wooden barrel the fifth ingredient in beer after water, malt, hops and yeast. Brewers use them to impart additional flavors into the beer. But why barrels — bourbon in particular ...

In the heart of America's bourbon country, something interesting is happening with those old wooden barrels that once held the golden spirit. Companies like Rocky Mountain Barrel Company are stepping ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Historically the wooden barrel has been the world’s most important ...

The aroma and taste of most alcoholic beverages depend on several factors, such as beverage production technology, the quality of the raw material subjected to fermentation, the type of yeast used for ...

One of craft beer’s biggest trends of recent years is the explosion of barrel-aged beers hitting the shelves and taps. These complex and often potent brews require extra care and time to produce, and ...

Armed with modern analytic tools, distillers are studying the wood in the barrels and experimenting with the aging process. Is nothing sacred? Master distiller Harlen Wheatley of Buffalo Trace ...