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This article outlines the O2 permeability of a variety of waxes, while it may inhibit complete oxidation, these waxes provide a liquid tight seal with some transfer of Oxygen. Do with this what you will!

Wildcats wrote: ↑Mon Jul 31, 2023 7:45 am Welcome to HD man. Louisville is just down the road from me. I live in Frankfort. Tons of knowledge here. You're in the right place. Have fun and stay safe.

Thanks Wildcat. It's always nice to meet a fellow Kentuckian online!

Hey Goose, I was just wondering how you prepped your wood sticks? Did you toast and char or just char? The color is off to a great start. I wouldn't be too worried about over-darkening unless the sensory starts to be affected. Also, I'm going to start working on different dosage amounts (g/mL) as I ...

Welcome to HD BFBB! I recommend spending some time reading and researching around here before purchasing or building but also at the same time to start running soonest :) Theory and Practice go hand in hand... Looking forward to your input too! Cheers, jonny I appreciate it Jonny. My buddy I'm room...

Bushman wrote: ↑Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:45 am Welcome to HD, hope you find the forum useful in you studies.

Thanks Bushman, I already have and I'm sure I'll find more and more as I continue perusing!

Hi guys, I'm currently enrolled as a Chemical Engineering student at the University of Louisville. I have been working at a spirits company for around a year now, and I'm just now getting into homebrewing and wanting to learn more in depth practical knowledge that I can bring back to work with me. I...

One method that could be interesting would be coating the outside of the barrel in either beeswax or oak barrel sealing wax. Many of the big producers use this stuff on the bead of the barrel head to ensure a secure, breathable fit. The wax allows for air to penetrate, but should stop most liquid fr...