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Oak barrel 3L French oak with tap stainless steel

SKU: 2185
EAN: 2000005436512
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Stock qty: Pre-order

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French Oak Barrel for Wine and Beer

High-quality French oak barrel imparts a special bouquet of vanilla, spices, and brown sugar aromas to beverages. Wines aged in the barrel achieve a rich taste with balanced fruit and roasted notes, along with a refined finish.

Suitability and Usage

  • Ideal for moderately aged wines
  • Perfect for: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah
  • Recommended aging period: 12-18 months
  • Toast level: choice of heavy, medium, or untoasted

Maintenance and Usage Instructions

Preparing a New Barrel

  1. Fill barrel with solution (10g tartaric acid/1L water)
  2. Soak for 4-5 days
  3. Empty thoroughly
  4. Disinfect with sulfur strip
  5. Fill immediately with wine

Preparing a Used Barrel

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

Empty Barrel Storage

  • Store in clean condition
  • Rinse immediately with clean water
  • Drain for 24h
  • Disinfect with sulfur strip
  • Seal properly with wooden or silicone bung
  • Store in humid and cool conditions (70% humidity, temperature 12-17°C)
  • Repeat sulfur strip disinfection every 3 months

Frequently asked questions about 2185

What aromas does the French oak barrel add to the wine?

French oak gives a subtle bouquet of notes of vanilla, spices and brown sugar with balanced fruit and toasty tones. Compared to American oak, French oak produces subtler, more elegant aromas that complement the wine rather than dominate it, making it particularly suited to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah.

How to prepare a new oak barrel for the first use?

Fill the barrel with tartaric acid solution (10g per 1L of water) and soak for 4-5 days to seal the wood. Drain thoroughly, disinfect the interior with a sulfur strip and immediately fill with wine. This preparation removes loose wood particles and prevents leakage.

What is the recommended aging period for this 3L keg?

The recommended aging period is 12-18 months for moderately aged wines. Smaller barrels such as 3L will develop oak character more quickly due to the higher surface-to-volume ratio, so monitor the wine's flavor development regularly and taste periodically to achieve the desired balance.

How to store an empty oak barrel between uses?

Rinse the barrel with clean water immediately after emptying, drain for 24 hours and disinfect with a sulfur strip. Seal tightly with a wooden or silicone stopper and store in moist, cool conditions (70% humidity, 12-17°C). Repeat sulfur strip disinfection every 3 months to prevent microbial contamination.

Can this keg be used for both wine and beer?

Yes, this French oak barrel is suitable for aging both wine and beer. The 3L size is ideal for homebrewers and small-batch aging, adding complexity and oak character to barrel-aged beers, stouts and specialty wines. If the barrel has already been used for one type of drink, dedicate it to that type to avoid mixing flavors.

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lumav_meta_description_en 3L French oak barrel with a stainless steel tap gives wine a bouquet of vanilla, spice and brown sugar. Ideal for Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot; ages wine 12-18 months.
lumav_meta_description_et Prantsuse tammevaat (3L) roostevaba kraaniga annab veinile vanilli ja vürtsika bukee. Sobib Cabernet Sauvignon'ile, Merlot'le; laagerdumine 12-18 kuud.
lumav_meta_description_fi 3L ranskalainen tammitynnyri ruostumattomalla hanalla tuo viiniin vaniljan, mausteiden ja ruskean sokerin aromin. Sopii Cabernet Sauvignonille; kypsytys 12-18kk.
lumav_meta_description_lt 3L prancūziško ąžuolo statinė su plieno čiaupu suteikia vynui vanilės ir prieskonių buketą. Tinka Cabernet Sauvignon; brandinama 12-18 mėn.
lumav_meta_description_lv 3L franču ozolkoka muca ar tērauda krānu piešķir vīnam vaniļas un garšvielu buķeti. Piemērota Cabernet Sauvignon; nogatavināšana 12-18 mēneši.
lumav_meta_description_sv 3L fat av fransk ek med kran i rostfritt stål ger vinet en bukett av vanilj, kryddor och farinsocker. Perfekt för Cabernet Sauvignon; lagring 12-18 månader.
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lumav_meta_keywords_en oak barrel, French oak, wine aging barrel, barrel with steel tap, Cabernet Sauvignon, home winemaking
lumav_meta_keywords_et tammevaat, prantsuse tamm, veini laagerdamine, roostevaba kraaniga vaat, Cabernet Sauvignon, koduveinivalmistus
lumav_meta_keywords_fi tammitynnyri, ranskalainen tammi, viinin kypsytystynnyri, hanallinen tynnyri, Cabernet Sauvignon, kotiviininvalmistus
lumav_meta_keywords_lt ąžuolinė statinė, Prancūzijos ąžuolas, vyno brandinimo statinė, statinė su čiaupu, Cabernet Sauvignon, naminio vyno gamyba
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lumav_meta_title_de Eichenfass 3L, französische Eiche · FERMETECH
lumav_meta_title_en French Oak Barrel 3L with Steel Tap · FERMETECH
lumav_meta_title_et Tammevaat 3L prantsuse tamm · FERMETECH
lumav_meta_title_fi Tammitynnyri 3L, ranskalainen tammi · FERMETECH
lumav_meta_title_lt Ąžuolinė statinė 3L, Prancūzijos ąžuolas · FERMETECH
lumav_meta_title_lv Ozolkoka muca 3L, franču ozols · FERMETECH
lumav_meta_title_sv Ekfat 3L, fransk ek · FERMETECH
Weight (kg) 0.010000
High (m) 0.15
Width (m) 0.2
Length (m) 0.3
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