Forbes Industries BIHWB-WHOLE Napa Wine Barrel Whole 53 Gallon Wood Aging Vessel

The Forbes Industries BIHWB-WHOLE Napa Wine Barrel Whole is a premium, handcrafted wood barrel designed for commercial food and beverage applications. Crafted from high-quality Napa oak, this full-sized wine barrel offers an authentic aging environment for wine, spirits, or flavor infusion processes. With its durable construction and traditional design, it provides a natural aging vessel that enhances aroma and taste profiles, ideal for wineries, distilleries, and beverage artisans seeking consistent results. Measuring with precise dimensions for seamless integration, it meets industry standards for food-safe storage and aging applications while maintaining structural integrity over extended use.

Top Forbes Industries BIHWB-WHOLE Features

The Napa Wine Barrel, model BIHWB-WHOLE, offers a robust oak construction with tight-fitting staves that ensure longevity and optimal moisture retention. Its natural material provides scalable aging solutions for commercial wine production, with ease of handling and maintenance. Designed for steady aging workflows, the barrel supports repeated use in demanding environments, with features tailored for professional wine cellars, distilleries, and beverage facilities. Its precise craftsmanship ensures uniformity in flavor development and structural durability for extensive aging cycles.

• Capacity: Full-sized 53-gallon volume for wine maturation
• Material grade: Premium Napa oak with tight grain structure
• Durability: Solid wood construction with natural sealant finish
• Ease-of-use: Compatible with standard barrel fittings and racks
• Workflow integration: Suitable for traditional cellar aging and flavor infusion processes

Perfect for wine producers, distilleries, or artisanal beverage makers seeking authentic barrel aging solutions

Forbes Industries BIHWB-WHOLE Technical Specs

The Forbes Industries BIHWB-WHOLE Napa Wine Barrel features a self-contained, handcrafted oak construction optimized for medium-volume wine aging operations. Its dimensions are precisely designed for seamless integration into existing cellar setups, supporting consistent aging environments. The barrel operates with natural moisture and temperature retention without active refrigeration, relying on ambient cellar conditions. It features a 53-gallon capacity, making it suitable for small batch production or flavor infusions. The finish is a protective, food-safe sealant that maintains wood integrity and prevents leakage, while its weight approximately 110 lbs facilitates handling. The barrel withstands operational temperatures up to 85°F (29°C) and offers easy disassembly for cleaning and reconditioning.

• Capacity: 53-gallon (200 liters)
• Material: Napa oak with food-safe sealant
• Dimensions: 35 inches diameter x 36 inches height
• Weight: Approximately 110 lbs (50 kg)
• Temperature tolerance: Up to 85°F (29°C) operating range
• Construction & finish: Solid oak with protective sealant
• Cleaning & maintenance: Disassemblable for routine cleaning; does not include interior cleaning accessories
• Usage compatibility: Compatible with standard barrel racks and cellar environments
• Handling & installation: Requires minimal clearance for handling and positioning
• Storage features: Designed for efficient stacking and stable placement in wine cellars

What is a commercial wine barrel

A commercial wine barrel is a large, durable, and usually handcrafted vessel made primarily of high-quality oak, designed specifically for aging and flavor development in winemaking and beverage production. These barrels are typically installed in wine cellars and aging rooms, providing an environment that promotes oxygen exchange, tannin integration, and aromatic complexity. The Forbes Industries BIHWB-WHOLE Napa Wine Barrel Whole is optimized for medium-volume wine manufacturing, offering consistent quality and natural aging characteristics, making it well-suited for wineries, distilleries, and flavor infusion applications.

Top Napa Wine Barrels for Wine Production and Aging in Beverage Facilities

Designed for medium-volume wine and spirit aging, Forbes Industries BIHWB-WHOLE Napa Wine Barrel offers resilient oak craftsmanship and high-quality construction, ideal for traditional cellar environments and flavor development workflows.

• Operation Type — suitable for wine cellar aging
• Kitchen Type — fits compact commercial winery spaces
• Foodservice Category — wine, liquor, and flavor infusion
• Workload Qualifier — optimal for moderate fermentation and aging cycles
• Use Case — ideal for boutique wine or spirit production

Why Choose Forbes Industries BIHWB-WHOLE

Compared to other wine barrels, the Forbes Industries BIHWB-WHOLE model offers superior oak selection, precise craftsmanship, and a food-safe sealant. Its robust construction ensures longevity and maintains flavor consistency, while its design facilitates easy handling and maintenance in demanding beverage environments, resulting in more reliable aging and flavor development without compromise.

• Compact footprint suitable for space-constrained cellars
• High-quality Napa oak for enhanced flavor properties
• Reinforced construction for extended operational lifespan
• Designed for seamless integration into standard wine racks
• Authentic aging environment without active refrigeration