[Sca-cooks] Wood Barrels

[David Walddon]

It seems that it would be European chestnut (is there such a variety?) Also the chestnut one could be oak (which it probably will be because of ease). 
Eduardo 

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David Walddon
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On Feb 3, 2011, at 10:26 AM, Chawkswrth wrote:

> There will be a problem with the one made of chestnut, if you are looking at American Chestnut. This tree almost died out decades ago because of a Blight. It is slowly being brought back by the American Chestnut Association, by seeking out the remaining Chestnut trees and breeding a tree that is resistant to the Blight.
> In other words, it is a very, very rare tree.
> 
> Helen
> 
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: David Walddon <david at vastrepast.com>
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> Sent: Thu, Feb 3, 2011 12:05 pm
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> 
> I am finding lots of barrels (mostly for wine) but finding the right size in the
> right woods are the problem.
> What I think I need to do is find a barrel maker and commission the wood I want.
> 
> The first one I will need is a 75 liter Chestnut! It says it could also be Oak.
> The second one would be a 50 liter Cherry (that one is going to be hard to
> find).
> More research into exactly which woods is needed and a detailed process.
> BUT I am going to try this in the fall when the grape harvest comes in!
> 
> Anyone in the Seattle area up for it?
> 
> Eduardo
> 
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> Food is life. May the plenty that graces your table truly be a VAST REPAST.
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> David Walddon
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> 
> 
> On Feb 3, 2011, at 9:41 AM, Laureen Hart wrote:
> 
>> A search for "wood barrels for sale" brings up a lot of hits.
>> Eduardo, I know they have some at the Cellar Homebrew.
>> 
>> The Cellar Homebrew
>> 14320 Greenwood Avenue N.
>> Seattle, WA 98133
>> TEL (206) 365-7660
>> 
>> Randell
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