Bad Motivator Barrels

Bad Motivator Barrels

Badmotivator Barrels are crafted from stainless steel cans, specifically bain marie inserts, with wooden heads made of quartersawn American White Oak. The wood undergoes weathering to modify tannins and encourage the breakdown of hemicellulose and lignin into flavor-enhancing molecules. These barrels feature a bunghole and bung for filling and emptying, along with a convenient stainless steel spigot. To prevent leaks, beeswax is used between the head staves and around the head’s edge where it meets the can. Since July 2022, each barrel head is secured in the can with three stainless steel nails, a modification introduced to prevent head movement caused by environmental changes leading to internal pressure fluctuations.