Midwest Barrel Co. Product Description ExampleI wrote copy for all Midwest Barrel Co. products, optimizing for keywords/phrases that would rank highly on Google and attract craft brewers and other beverage agers ready to buy barrels. Feb 08 24February 08, 2024PDF at Midwest Barrel Co.
Midwest Barrel Co. WebsiteI wrote or edited 95% of the copy on the current Midwest Barrel Co. website (as of 2/8/2023). That included webpages, blogs and product descriptions. All copy was written with the customer experience in mind first, then SEO. This screenshot is from… Feb 07 24February 07, 2024PDF at Midwest Barrel Co.
Commercial Barrel-AgingWhy every craft brewery needs a barrel program Craft beer is a crowded industry. That’s not inherently bad, as more breweries can lead to a vibrant local craft beer culture with plenty of success and notoriety to go around. But breweries still need… Jul 06 23July 06, 2023Article at Midwest Barrel Co.
Commercial Barrel-AgingBarrel-Aging 101: Aging beer in bourbon barrels vs. rye whiskey barrels Midwest Barrel Co. We see quite a few different types of used barrels move through our warehouses these days. But without a doubt, the most popular are nearly always either used… Apr 11 23April 11, 2023Article at Midwest Barrel Co.
The complete guide to whiskey and bourbon barrel char levelsMost barrel wranglers know that to legally call your product “bourbon,” it has to be aged in new, charred oak barrels. The same rule applies to straight whiskey, straight rye and Tennessee whiskey. The char is the blackened interior of the barrel and… Sep 13 22September 13, 2022Article at Midwest Barrel Co.
Barrel-Aging 101: How to use a 'Vinnie nail'Craft brewers, winemakers, mead makers and other barrel-aging pros know the importance of quality control. They have both the nose and palette needed to know the moment their hard work has paid off in the form of a delicious, flavorful brew. One sip… Jul 20 22July 20, 2022Article at Midwest Barrel Co.
The grill master's guide to bourbon barrel BBQ smoking woodYou might have heard us say around here that smoking meat isn’t a hobby, it’s a lifestyle. Of course, you know this. You’re a grill master who’s always finding time to perfect your favorite smoked BBQ meat and food recipes – or even develop your own… May 18 22May 18, 2022Article at Midwest Barrel Co.
Superstition Meadery’s barrel-aged meads create a buzzMead is having a moment. Actually, mead’s been having a moment for a few years now – one that’s seen it grow in popularity and acceptance in the craft community. Thanks to the rise of craft meaderies, the fermented beverage made of honey, water and… Mar 09 22March 09, 2022Article at Midwest Barrel Co.
Foreign Exchange Brewing: Purr-fect barrel-aged beersForeign Exchange Brewing via Instagram Ricky Cervantes and his partners had a plan. It was February 2020 and the guys behind Foreign Exchange Brewing Co. had just released the brewery’s first beer. Then, the world shut down. “Honestly, that was a… Jan 20 22January 20, 2022Article at Midwest Barrel Co.
Barrel-aging 101: Maple syrup barrelsIt’s no secret that used bourbon barrels are some of the most popular for aging beer. The vanilla, spice and oaky flavors pair so well with imperial stouts, barleywines and strong ales. While there’s no shortage of exploration and experimentation to… Dec 16 21December 16, 2021Article at Midwest Barrel Co.
Marty Scott of Revolution Brewing answers our burning barrel-aging questionsMidwest Barrel Co. is lucky to partner with some of the best in the barrel-aging business. We’ve worked with everyone from the skilled homebrewer to some of the top names in the craft beer industry. One of the best parts about getting to partner with… Aug 30 21August 30, 2021Article at Midwest Barrel Co.