Using Spirits Barrels and Blending Sour Ales in Wood

New Holland Brewing Company founder Brett Vanderkamp will discuss his history with barrel aging and the development of New Holland’s signature barrel-aged beer, Dragon’s Milk. Drawing upon his experience as a distiller and founder of New Holland Artisan Spirits, Brett will also discuss the many uses of spirits barrels and their differences and intricacies. This seminar will also examine current tactics for blending wood-aged beer and how to properly blend sour ales aged in wood.