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  • Barrel Rack for Balazs 28L Oak Barrel Barrel Rack for Balazs 28L Oak Barrel

    Barrel Rack for Balazs 28L Oak Barrel

    Wooden barrel rack for Balazs 28L Hungarian Oak Barrel.  

    $43.99

  • Beer Tubing Assembly - Ball Lock Quick Disconnect (QD)

    Beer Line Assembly with Quick Disconnect (QD)

    26 reviews

    Includes ball lock beverage-out quick disconnect (barb), 5 ft of 3/16" tubing, hand held faucet, and two hose clamps.  

    $15.99

  • 5/16 in. Gas Tubing Assembly  - Ball Lock Quick Disconnect (QD) 5/16 in. Gas Tubing Assembly  - Ball Lock Quick Disconnect (QD)

    Gas Tubing Assembly - Ball Lock Quick Disconnect (QD) - 5/16 in.

    18 reviews

    Includes ball lock gas-in quick disconnect (barb), 5 ft of 5/16" ID tubing, and two hose clamps.

    $14.99

  • Balazs New Hungarian Oak Barrel - 10L (2.64 gal) - PLACEHOLDER Balazs New Hungarian Oak Barrel - 10L (2.64 gal) - PLACEHOLDER

    Balazs Hungarian Oak Barrel | Mild Toast | 10L | 2.64 gal

    Made from high-quality Slavonian oak sustainably sourced from Hungarian forests Superior in long term storage due to the tight grain and slow release of phenolic compounds Equivalent or superior quality compared to French Oak barrels at a much more affordable cost Zinc-plated steel barrel hoops for corrosion resistance Coopered by the world-renowned Balazs Nagy Balazs barrels is a long-trusted brand of Hungarian oak barrels coopered by the famous Balazs Nagy.  These barrels are equal or better in quality to French Oak barrels but available at a fraction of the cost of their more famous counterparts. Renowned for respecting fruit, Hungarian barrels offer winemakers a great option to impact the mouthfeel, structure and flavor of wine without stepping on the terroir of your grapes.  Due to the tight grain and slow release of phenolic compounds, you can feel secure storing your wine in Hungarian barrels longer than you can with other barrels. The slow process of micro oxygenation rounds the wine while various compounds in the wood such hemicellulose, lipids, and lignins are slowly integrated.  As most barrel makers know, the best source of wood for wine barrels is the oak grown in the territory of old-time Hungary, known as Slavonian oak. This rare, high-quality oak can be found in the Zemplén Mountains and in the Tokaj oak woods. The specific type of oak in those territories, and what is used in Balazs barrels, is the Quercus Petrea. This oak is characterised by a dense, hard structure combined with extra flavor. Forestry workers look after these forests with considerable expertise, and the forest density ratio in Hungary is 20–24%, with selective logging taking place between November and April. Once the wood is sourced, it is air dried and aged for 24-28 months before cooperage. Balázs Barrels is establishing a direct cooperation with the forestry workers, ensuring the continuous supply of the best quality oak, allowing them to source and work with the most excellent oak for wine barrel manufacturing from the foremost Hungarian forests. 10 L (2.64 gal) Height - 13.58" Head Diameter - 8.26" Abdomen Diameter - 10.23" Stave Thickness - 0.51 - 0.71" Bung Hole - 20 mm Empty Weight - 9.9 lbs Mild Toast Barrel hoops made from zinc-plated steel for corrosion resistance Rack included      

    $208.99

  • Wine Thief - Plastic - 3-Pc 27 1/2 in

    Wine Thief - Plastic - 3-Pc 27 1/2 in (formerly WE705)

    Our 3-piece thief is one of our most popular wine thieves. It can be taken apart into 3 sections for cleaning and sanitizing, then fit tightly together for taking samples. 27-1/2 inch length is ideal for taking samples from barrels, or other tall fermenters.

    $19.99

  • Replacement Barrel Sealing Bung for Gas Transfer Tool

    Replacement Barrel Sealing Bung for Gas Transfer Tool

    1 review

    Replacement silicone barrel sealing bung for gas transfer tool.

    $28.99

  • Stainless Tap for 5L American Oak Barrel

    Stainless Steel Spigot for 5L and 10L Oak Barrel

    2 reviews

    For those wanting a more stainless professional aesthetic, look no further! KegLand's Stainless Steel Ball Valve Taps are surely to impress. Suitable only for 5L and 10L KegLand Oak Barrel.  Kegland Part Number: KL14397  

    $16.49

  • Glass Wine Thief 45 cm (17.7 in) with Bend

    Glass Wine Thief with Bend

    This 45 cm (17.7") long curved glass wine thief if perfect for taking samples of wine from the barrel or carboy for testing.  The curve makes it easier to extract samples if your barrel or carboy happens to be in a tight space.  

    $38.49

  • Barrel Rack for Balazs 112L Oak Barrel Barrel Rack for Balazs 112L Oak Barrel

    Barrel Rack for Balazs 112L Oak Barrel

    Wooden barrel rack for Balazs 112L Hungarian Oak Barrel.  

    $76.99

  • Cornelius Keg Barrel Top Up System

    Cornelius Keg Barrel Top Up System | Argon or Nitrogen Tank & Regulator | Ball Lock

    The Most Essential Barrel Accessory! Keep your wine safe and ensure the integrity of your barrel with this top-up system. We're all familiar with the fact that barrels lose volume over time - in fact the evaporation that leads to this is one of the benefits of aging wine in a barrel. However, let it go too far with out topping up and the excess headspace in the barrel will cause your SO2 levels to drop and open the door to oxidative or bacterial spoilage. That is why it is essential to keep your barrel topped up at all times! Our MoreWine! Topping system is based around the common 5 gallon Cornelius ("Corny") Keg. These kegs are relatively inexpensive, simple to work with and easy to get parts for. 5 gallons of topping wine is about the right amount to work with a new 30 gallon barrel. The best part about topping up your barrel from a keg is that the wine that remains in the keg is always protected by a layer of the inert gas that you used to push the previous wine out, so it doesn't matter how long the wine sits in the keg! This kit includes the Argon/Nitrogen tank and regulator for you to push the wine out of the keg, and all the tubing and other parts that you need to make it work, as well as comprehensive instructions. Kit Includes: New High Quality Italian 5 gallon "Corny" keg 20 cu. ft. Argon/Nitrogen tank Argon/Nitrogen regulator Tubing and hardware to connect the gas regulator to the keg Tubing and hardware to dispense wine from the keg into your barrel Cleaning brush for your dispense line Comprehensive instructions for assembly and use

    $484.99

  • Replacement Lees Pin for Gas Transfer Tool

    Replacement Lees Pin for Gas Transfer Tool

    Replacement Lees Pin for Gas Transfer Tool

    $9.39

  • Balazs New Hungarian Oak Barrel - 5L (1.32 gal) - PLACEHOLDER Balazs New Hungarian Oak Barrel - 5L (1.32 gal) - PLACEHOLDER

    Balazs Hungarian Oak Barrel | Mild Toast | 5L | 1.32 gal

    Made from high-quality Slavonian oak sustainably sourced from Hungarian forests Superior in long term storage due to the tight grain and slow release of phenolic compounds Equivalent or superior quality compared to French Oak barrels at a much more affordable cost Zinc-plated steel barrel hoops for corrosion resistance Coopered by the world-renowned Balazs Nagy Balazs barrels is a long-trusted brand of Hungarian oak barrels coopered by the famous Balazs Nagy.  These barrels are equal or better in quality to French Oak barrels but available at a fraction of the cost of their more famous counterparts. Renowned for respecting fruit, Hungarian barrels offer winemakers a great option to impact the mouthfeel, structure and flavor of wine without stepping on the terroir of your grapes.  Due to the tight grain and slow release of phenolic compounds, you can feel secure storing your wine in Hungarian barrels longer than you can with other barrels. The slow process of micro oxygenation rounds the wine while various compounds in the wood such hemicellulose, lipids, and lignins are slowly integrated.  As most barrel makers know, the best source of wood for wine barrels is the oak grown in the territory of old-time Hungary, known as Slavonian oak. This rare, high-quality oak can be found in the Zemplén Mountains and in the Tokaj oak woods. The specific type of oak in those territories, and what is used in Balazs barrels, is the Quercus Petrea. This oak is characterised by a dense, hard structure combined with extra flavor. Forestry workers look after these forests with considerable expertise, and the forest density ratio in Hungary is 20–24%, with selective logging taking place between November and April. Once the wood is sourced, it is air dried and aged for 24-28 months before cooperage. Balázs Barrels is establishing a direct cooperation with the forestry workers, ensuring the continuous supply of the best quality oak, allowing them to source and work with the most excellent oak for wine barrel manufacturing from the foremost Hungarian forests. 5 L (1.32 gal) Height - 11.41" Head Diameter - 6.88" Abdomen Diameter - 8.26" Stave Thickness - 0.51 - 0.71" Bung Hole - 20 mm Empty Weight - 6.6 lbs Mild Toast Barrel hoops made from zinc-plated steel for corrosion resistance Rack included      

    $175.99

  • Barrel Rack - (2) 30 Gallon Barrels

    Barrel Rack for Two 30 Gallon Barrels

    1 review

    A stackable, powder-coated metal barrel rack for storing two 30 gallon barrels. Made from powder coated steel in the USA by Western Square. These racks are stable up to 6  racks high. Dimensions 44.5" W x 24" L x 13.75" H.  Barrels will be raised approximately 11.75" off the ground

    $169.99

  • Kegmenter - 58 L (4 in T.C. Lid w/ Ball Lock Posts, Floating Dip Tube) Kegmenter - 58 L (4 in T.C. Lid w/ Ball Lock Posts, Floating Dip Tube)

    Kegmenter Fermentation Keg - 58L/15.3 Gal

    7 reviews

    Most winemakers appreciate the simplicity of using a keg for topping up barrels... apply nitrogen or argon gas pressure and you top up your barrels as needed. The Kegmenter fills this need perfectly with a large 4" TC lid and ball lock posts. The posts are recessed which allows you to stack these kegs up to 4 high. A 4" T.C. end cap with pre drilled hole is also available (H691), which can be paired with a #3 stopper and airlock. Features: Rated up to 3.5 BAR (50 psi) 4 in tri-clamp lid Ball lock posts built into lid Floating dip tube Pressure Relief Valve Stainless steel 1.8 mm thick Use: As a stainless steel fermenter that is easy to clean Great choice for 10 gallon ferments Easy to pressurize the kegmenter after fermentation to push through a filter and into another keg Fermenting under pressure, allowing co2 to exit via the relief valve, reduces esters and fusel alcohol production allowing you to ferment at warmer temperatures As a cellar keg for topping up barrels Distillation - with the addition of a T.C. reducer and condenser (H701 / DS120 / DS130)   Warning: Always depressurize keg before removing lid. Does not come with spunding valve show in example photo. See FIL42A. Kegland Part number: KL04572

    $364.99

  • Rubber Stopper - #8 Solid

    #8 Solid Rubber Stopper

    #8 stopper - solid. Top diameter 1.59 inches (40.5 mm), bottom diameter 1.31 inches (33 mm), length 1 inch (25 mm). BPA-free stopper made of food grade materials. Injection molded TPE for superior consistency throughout. Perfect for use with carboys, as the material sticks well to glass and PET, even when wet. To create a solid stopper, simply use a #000 solid stopper (FE400) to plug the hole. Max. Temperature Rating: 158 °F (70 °C).  

    $2.69

  • Nitrogen and Argon Tank 22 cu ft - KOMOS Nitrogen and Argon Tank 22 cu ft - KOMOS

    KOMOS® 22 ft³ Nitrogen Tank | Argon Tank | Beer Gas Tank | Premium Aluminum | New | CGA580 Valve | US DOT Approved

    Use Nitrogen or Argon for flushing tanks or pushing wine from kegs for topping up barrels or serving Perfect for serving still wine, cold brew coffee, Sangria and premixed cocktails on draft Can be filled with Nitrogen, Argon, or Beer Gas Mix Brand new, high-strength aluminum tank with CGA580 valve Ships empty—fill at a welding shop or swap at your local beer & winemaking supply store Brand new aluminum 22 cubic feet Nitrogen tank made from high strength aluminum alloy and high quality CGA580 valves. Because it is made of aluminum rather than steel you can feel confident that it won’t rust. This is the tank you need for flushing vessels or pushing wine from kegs using either Nitrogen or Argon. Gas flushing is a very useful process for giving added protection to wines by helping to minimize contact with oxygen in your storage containers. Also, wine stored in kegs for either topping up barrels or for serving should be pushed with Nitrogen or Argon rather than CO2 to prevent adding carbonation to your wine (unless you want all your wines to be sparklers!). Generally speaking, we recommend using Argon instead of Nitrogen around your winery, mainly because it is denser than air and so is much more effective when it comes to flushing vessels. Though it is more expensive than Nitrogen, we feel that the added expense is worth it when it comes to protecting our wines. Aluminum tanks are superior to steel because they do not rust. All tanks are shipped empty. To have tanks filled you will want to visit your local welding supply shop. Because you are purchasing a new tank you can choose to either have it filled or to exchange it for a filled tank at your local gas supplier. If you have this tank filled the local gas supplier is responsible for affixing the correct neck label that identifies the gas being put in the cylinder. Tanks should always be stored in an upright position. Features: Made from corrosion resistant, engineered Aluminum Brushed finish Thick, durable cylinder walls DOT approved New high quality CGA-580 valve Light weight compared to steel tanks Rated to 2216 PSI service / 3360 PSI test pressure PSI (allowing for Nitrogen fill) Can also be filled with Argon or Beer Gas Mix (Nitrogen/CO2) NOTE: You will need at Nitrogen/Argon Regulator to go with this tank, a standard CO2 regulator will not work.

    $109.99

  • Tubing - Silicone (3/16 in. ID) - PLACEHOLDER

    High Temp Silicone Tubing - 3/16 in.

    This is our preferred tubing for use in Barrel Topping Systems. Because of its high elasticity this tubing is easy to attach to/detach from barbed fittings without having to cut the tubing to remove it or use hose clamps to install it (in low pressure applications). This feature allows the user to disassemble the tubing set used to deliver the top-up wine for both sanitation as well as cleaning after use. Cleans up easily and does not get stiff at low temperatures. OD is approximately 3/8" Specs: Working Pressure - 20 psi Burst Pressure - 60 psi Platinum Cured

    $5.89 - $106.99

  • Rubber Stopper - #8.5 Solid

    Rubber Stopper - #8.5 Solid

    #8.5 stopper - solid. Top diameter 1.66 inches (43 mm), bottom diameter 1.43 inches (36 mm), length 1 inch (25 mm). BPA-free stopper made of food grade materials. Injection molded TPE for superior consistency throughout. Perfect for use with carboys, as the material sticks well to glass and PET, even when wet. To create a solid stopper, simply use a #000 solid stopper (FE400) to plug the hole. Max. Temperature Rating: 158 °F (70 °C).

    $2.69

  • Balazs New Hungarian Oak Barrel - 3L (0.79 gal) - PLACEHOLDER Balazs New Hungarian Oak Barrel - 3L (0.79 gal) - PLACEHOLDER

    Balazs Hungarian Oak Barrel | Mild Toast | 3L | 0.79 gal

    Made from high-quality Slavonian oak sustainably sourced from Hungarian forests Superior in long term storage due to the tight grain and slow release of phenolic compounds Equivalent or superior quality compared to French Oak barrels at a much more affordable cost Zinc-plated steel barrel hoops for corrosion resistance Coopered by the world-renowned Balazs Nagy Balazs barrels is a long-trusted brand of Hungarian oak barrels coopered by the famous Balazs Nagy.  These barrels are equal or better in quality to French Oak barrels but available at a fraction of the cost of their more famous counterparts. Renowned for respecting fruit, Hungarian barrels offer winemakers a great option to impact the mouthfeel, structure and flavor of wine without stepping on the terroir of your grapes.  Due to the tight grain and slow release of phenolic compounds, you can feel secure storing your wine in Hungarian barrels longer than you can with other barrels. The slow process of micro oxygenation rounds the wine while various compounds in the wood such hemicellulose, lipids, and lignins are slowly integrated.  As most barrel makers know, the best source of wood for wine barrels is the oak grown in the territory of old-time Hungary, known as Slavonian oak. This rare, high-quality oak can be found in the Zemplén Mountains and in the Tokaj oak woods. The specific type of oak in those territories, and what is used in Balazs barrels, is the Quercus Petrea. This oak is characterised by a dense, hard structure combined with extra flavor. Forestry workers look after these forests with considerable expertise, and the forest density ratio in Hungary is 20–24%, with selective logging taking place between November and April. Once the wood is sourced, it is air dried and aged for 24-28 months before cooperage. Balázs Barrels is establishing a direct cooperation with the forestry workers, ensuring the continuous supply of the best quality oak, allowing them to source and work with the most excellent oak for wine barrel manufacturing from the foremost Hungarian forests. 3 L (0.79 gal) Height - 9.84" Head Diameter - 5.91" Abdomen Diameter - 7.48" Stave Thickness - 0.39 - 0.59" Bung Hole - 20 mm Empty Weight - 4.4 lbs Mild Toast Barrel hoops made from zinc-plated steel for corrosion resistance Rack included    

    $142.99

  • MoreWine! Cellar Keg (50 L) MoreWine! Cellar Keg (50 L)

    MoreWine!® Cellar Keg - 50 Liters

    A new take on an old favorite! Most winemakers appreciate the simplicity of using a keg for topping up barrels... apply nitrogen or argon gas pressure and you top up your barrels as needed. Our version of the cellar keg has a couple unique twists, designed after using most others on the market. We start with a brand new 50 Liter Stainless Steel Keg.  We cut out the original valve and weld in a 4" tri-clamp ferrule. Some winemakers have told us they do not need the 4" opening. However, the cost difference between a keg with a 2" or 4" opening is very little, and boy is the 4" opening nice when you want to clean it quick by hand. The larger opening also comes in handy for small producers who may need to add oak staves into a cellar keg for structuring. A unique feature of our Cellar Keg is the 1.5" tri-clamp wine-out connection positioned at a 90 degree angle to the keg. Clamp on a butterfly valve for a consistently sanitary, easy-to-use connection. If you buy a Cellar Keg with a threaded connection the ball-valve that you attach gets contaminated and is hard to clean. Need a little help moving the Cellar Keg from barrel to barrel? Check out this custom-welded Rolling Cart! Features New Stainless steel 50 liter capacity keg 4" opening with Tri-Clamp connection 4" Clamp and gasket included 1.5" Tri-Clamp wine output 1/4" NPT threaded coupler welded into lid for gas connection Pressure relief "blow-off" valve to protect against over pressurizing Typically you will need hardware to connect the gas line and hardware to connect a liquid line to a hand-held barrel filling tool. We have listed all these items in the "you might need" section below. Please note we use 1' of the 1/4" beverage line as gas line(rated to 60psi) to connect to the 1/4" gas barb on the keg. On the end of the one foot connect the quick-disconnect set for an easy way to connect and disconnect your gas line.  

    $414.99

  • Barrel Oxyfresh, Barrel Cleaner - PLACEHOLDER Barrel Oxyfresh, Barrel Cleaner - PLACEHOLDER

    Barrel Oxyfresh Barrel Cleaner

    Barrel Oxyfresh is great for cleaning out oak barrels or breaking in new barrels. It is much safer and easier to work with than soda ash. Formulated especially for commercial and home wineries.  Directions: Fill barrel halfway with cold water and dissolve 0.2 - 0.6 oz. per gallon of barrel capacity. Agitate to dissolve the product, then top with cold water and loosely bung barrel. Allow barrel to soak for 24 hours prior to draining and rinsing.  Cleans with oxygen; does not contain chlorine, bisulfites, organic compounds or phosphates.  

    $189.99

  • Duotight In-Line Plastic Regulator w/ Integrated Pressure Gauge (0-60 psi) - 8 mm Duotight In-Line Plastic Regulator w/ Integrated Pressure Gauge (0-60 psi) - 8 mm

    Duotight In-Line Regulator | Built-In Pressure Gauge | 0-60 PSI | Liquid & Gas Compatible | 8 mm Duotight

    27 reviews

    The Duotight In-Line Regulator works with both gas and liquid. Easily adjust the flow can be adjusted with the yellow adjustment knob. 8 mm Duotight fittings at both inlet and outlet make this unit perfect for use with EVABarrier 8 mm OD tubing (D1717 or D1718).  Features an integrated pressure gauge so you can quickly and easily dial in your pressure setting. The analog gauge is removable and can be swapped out with a gauge of a different pressure range or it can be swapped out for the Digital Mini Pressure Gauge. Stepping Down Pressure The ideal regulation scenario occurs when the inline regulator steps down the output pressure to at least 10 PSI less than the inlet pressure. For example, if the inlet pressure is 30 PSI, the regulator effectively manages a range from 0–20 PSI on the output side ensuring optimal performance and stability. Ideal regulation scenario (10 PSI less than inlet pressure) Example of 30 PSI inlet translating to 0–20 PSI output Specifications: Made from food grade acetal Stainless screws Easily disassembles for cleaning 8mm (5/16") Duotight fittings at both ends Interchangeable pressure gauge Gauge reads from 0-60 psi Made with quality EPDM seals Wall mountable WARNING: Do not exceed gauge pressure. Exceeding the pressure range will damage the gauge. Kegland Part number: KL15035  

    $19.49

  • Balazs New Hungarian Oak Barrel - 1L (0.26 gal) - PLACEHOLDER Balazs New Hungarian Oak Barrel - 1L (0.26 gal) - PLACEHOLDER

    Balazs Hungarian Oak Barrel | Mild Toast | 1L | 0.26 gal

    Made from high-quality Slavonian oak sustainably sourced from Hungarian forests Superior in long term storage due to the tight grain and slow release of phenolic compounds Equivalent or superior quality compared to French Oak barrels at a much more affordable cost Zinc-plated steel barrel hoops for corrosion resistance Coopered by the world-renowned Balazs Nagy Balazs barrels is a long-trusted brand of Hungarian oak barrels coopered by the famous Balazs Nagy.  These barrels are equal or better in quality to French Oak barrels but available at a fraction of the cost of their more famous counterparts. Renowned for respecting fruit, Hungarian barrels offer winemakers a great option to impact the mouthfeel, structure and flavor of wine without stepping on the terroir of your grapes.  Due to the tight grain and slow release of phenolic compounds, you can feel secure storing your wine in Hungarian barrels longer than you can with other barrels. The slow process of micro oxygenation rounds the wine while various compounds in the wood such as hemicellulose, lipids, and lignins are slowly integrated.  As most barrel makers know, the best source of wood for wine barrels is the oak grown in the territory of old-time Hungary, known as Slavonian oak. This rare, high-quality oak can be found in the Zemplén Mountains and in the Tokaj oak woods. The specific type of oak in those territories, and what is used in Balazs barrels, is the Quercus Petrea. This oak is characterised by a dense, hard structure combined with extra flavor. Forestry workers look after these forests with considerable expertise, and the forest density ratio in Hungary is 20–24%, with selective logging taking place between November and April. Once the wood is sourced, it is air dried and aged for 24-28 months before cooperage. Balázs Barrels is establishing a direct cooperation with the forestry workers, ensuring the continuous supply of the best quality oak, allowing them to source and work with the most excellent oak for wine barrel manufacturing from the foremost Hungarian forests. 1 L (0.26 gal) Height - 7.08" Head Diameter - 4.72" Abdomen Diameter - 5.91" Stave Thickness - 0.39 - 0.59" Bung Hole - 17 mm Empty Weight - 2.2 lbs Mild Toast Barrel hoops made from zinc-plated steel for corrosion resistance Rack included      

    $109.99

  • Balazs New Hungarian Oak Barrel - 2L (0.53 gal) - PLACEHOLDER Balazs New Hungarian Oak Barrel - 2L (0.53 gal) - PLACEHOLDER

    Balazs Hungarian Oak Barrel | Mild Toast | 2L | 0.53 gal

    Made from high-quality Slavonian oak sustainably sourced from Hungarian forests Superior in long term storage due to the tight grain and slow release of phenolic compounds Equivalent or superior quality compared to French Oak barrels at a much more affordable cost Zinc-plated steel barrel hoops for corrosion resistance Coopered by the world-renowned Balazs Nagy Balazs barrels is a long-trusted brand of Hungarian oak barrels coopered by the famous Balazs Nagy.  These barrels are equal or better in quality to French Oak barrels but available at a fraction of the cost of their more famous counterparts. Renowned for respecting fruit, Hungarian barrels offer winemakers a great option to impact the mouthfeel, structure and flavor of wine without stepping on the terroir of your grapes.  Due to the tight grain and slow release of phenolic compounds, you can feel secure storing your wine in Hungarian barrels longer than you can with other barrels. The slow process of micro oxygenation rounds the wine while various compounds in the wood such hemicellulose, lipids, and lignins are slowly integrated.  As most barrel makers know, the best source of wood for wine barrels is the oak grown in the territory of old-time Hungary, known as Slavonian oak. This rare, high-quality oak can be found in the Zemplén Mountains and in the Tokaj oak woods. The specific type of oak in those territories, and what is used in Balazs barrels, is the Quercus Petrea. This oak is characterised by a dense, hard structure combined with extra flavor. Forestry workers look after these forests with considerable expertise, and the forest density ratio in Hungary is 20–24%, with selective logging taking place between November and April. Once the wood is sourced, it is air dried and aged for 24-28 months before cooperage. Balázs Barrels is establishing a direct cooperation with the forestry workers, ensuring the continuous supply of the best quality oak, allowing them to source and work with the most excellent oak for wine barrel manufacturing from the foremost Hungarian forests. 2 L (0.53 gal) Height - 8.26" Head Diameter - 5.51" Abdomen Diameter - 6.88" Stave Thickness - 0.39 - 0.59" Bung Hole - 17 mm Empty Weight - 3.3 lbs Mild Toast Barrel hoops made from zinc-plated steel for corrosion resistance Rack included      

    $120.99

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