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June 2014

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Increase on American Oak Demand

Distillers are causing immense demand for American Oak Barrels. And the supply isn't there. The perfect storm for a barrel shortage in the Bourbon business has occurred. By our estimate, that industry is short in excess of 40,000 barrels today. How this effects you? In…

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Why I Hate VC Tanks

I don't hate VC tanks so much as I don't trust them because the gasket- rimmed lid typically sinks when the gasket fails, exposing the stored wine to air and fruit flies. The majority of the wines that I have tried from VC tanks have…

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Beer Kegs with Tri- Clover Type Fitting

Stainless Steel Wine Keg 15.5 gallons, 58 liters European made, purpose built 2” Triclamp® ferrule fitted at time of production, not a retrofit Top of ferrule sits 1” below chine. Sanitary welded Smooth chine and handles with drain holes Stackable Pressure rated to 7 bar…

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