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Oak barrel 3L French oak with tap stainless steel
EAN: 2000005436512
Unit: pc
Stock qty: 3
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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
- Fill barrel with solution (10g tartaric acid/1L water)
- Soak for 4-5 days
- Empty thoroughly
- Disinfect with sulfur strip
- Fill immediately with wine
Preparing a Used Barrel
- Clean with anhydrous soda solution (1kg soda/10L hot water)
- Brush interior walls thoroughly
- Rinse with clean water
- Soak in tartaric acid solution (10g/1L) for 2-3 days
- 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.
| Weight (kg) | 0.010000 |
| High (m) | 0.15 |
| Width (m) | 0.2 |
| Length (m) | 0.3 |
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