News · Jan 25, 2022 · Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine

Video Tip Controlling the Environment and Battling Oxidation in Barrel-Aged Beers

Jim Crooks, master blender at Firestone Walker Barrelworks, explains how one of the few variables that brewers can control when oak-aging beers is the environment, including temperature, humidity, and minimizing oxygen in the porous barrels.