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The Rise and Fall and Rise of Barrel-Aged Beer
To many beerknurds, the term “barrel aged” inspires something akin to religious devotion. But to the uninitiated, it’s just wood, right? Maybe not. Historically speaking, wooden barrels are nothing new. For thousands of years, beers were brewed, fermented, aged and transported in them. But after Prohibition, American brewers consolidated and turned to larger-capacity vessels. These…
