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Maintenance and Use of Wooden Barrels for Wine and Beer Aging

Oak barrels are essential for aging quality wine and beer, giving the beverage a unique aroma and taste. Proper maintenance ensures long barrel life and prevents unpleasant flavors and bacterial growth.

Preparing a New Wooden Barrel

• Prepare solution: 10g tartaric acid per liter of water
• Soak barrel for 4-5 days
• Empty and drain thoroughly
• Disinfect with sulfur strip
• Fill with wine immediately

Note! Monitor aging time as new barrels release more tannins. Check wine taste regularly.

Cleaning Used Barrels

• Clean with anhydrous soda solution (1kg soda per 10L hot water)
• Brush inner surface thoroughly
• Rinse with clean water
• Soak in tartaric acid solution (10g/L) for 2-3 days
• Disinfect with sulfur strip (1/4 strip per 100L)

Storing Empty Barrels

• Rinse with clean water
• Let drain for 24h
• Burn sulfur strip (1/4 strip per 100L)
• Seal openings with silicone bungs
• Store in humid room (70% humidity)
• Keep at temperature 12-17°C
• Repeat sulfuring every 3 months

Attention: It's not recommended to keep barrels empty. Avoid leaving dirty barrels or barrels with wine residue standing.

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