Maturation Innovation

REGENERATED CASKS & BARRELS

Over the years, Alter Oak has developed several different methods of regenerating oak casks and oak barrels.

The development of these innovations started with the patented BARENA process in the wine industry and quickly moved into other forms of regeneration suited to our client’s specific needs.

The patented BARENA natural oak cask and oak barrel regeneration process was awarded at the 2008 VINITECH International Innovation Trophy.

Thanks to its natural process, BARENA provides a sustainable development solution to the environmental issues of oak forest management.

The BARENA mechanical process allows your oak cask and oak barrel a second life, regaining most of its original qualities, without dismantling the barrel.

Discover Our Regeneration Process

Clogged and contaminated surface

After abrasion

After sanitization

Its advantages

The wood regains its original oxidative potential.

The barrel is in the same sanitary condition as a new barrel.

The wood is rid of sulphur build up from previous barrel uses.

A new toast can be applied according to the customer’s specification.

ALTER OAK BEER & SPIRITS cask regeneration process also provides a sustainable development solution to the environmental issues of oak forest management but specifically developed for spirit and beer producers.

The regeneration process allows the oak cask or oak barrel a second life, and attention is paid to the quality of the oak cask and its original contents.

REGENERATED SEASONED CASKS & BARRELS

As one of our innovative products, we can set up a personalized seasoning programme according to your specific needs.

These regenerated oak casks & oak barrels offer excellent results thanks to the clean (disinfected) and flawless wood produced by the removal of sulphur and built up residues. 

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