cooperage

stave

Barrel's wooden rib

• hoopRigid circular frame
• caskWooden storage barrel
• bungWooden barrel seal

head · bilge · bunghole · chime · truss · cant · flagon · keg · vat · tun

maturation

Process of becoming complete

• fermentationMicrobial sugar conversion
• extractionAct of removing
• oxidationLosing electrons chemically

barrel-aging · tannins · vanillin · mellowing · racking · ullage

oak

Quercus genus member

• charringBurning surface black
• toastingBrowning by heat
• seasoningSubstance improving food taste

air-drying · heartwood

wine

Fermented grape beverage

• cellarUnderground storage room
• châteauFrench country mansion
• vineyardGrape-growing estate

winery · tonneau · vintage · racking · clarification · oenology

whiskey

Oak-aged grain spirit

• bourbonCorn-based American spirit
• scotchDecisively put an end to
• ryeHardy cereal crop

brandy · cognac · rum · tequila · mezcal · distillery · spirits · single-malt · pot-still · proof

journeyman

Qualified trade worker

• apprenticeLearner bound to employer
• guildProfessional mutual-aid society
• workshopPlace for making or learning

ale

Warm-fermented malt drink

• lagerCold-conditioned beer
• stoutHeavy, dark brewed beverage
• porterBaggage carrier or dark brew

beer · brewmaster · brewery

• Old Villagethatched cottage, cobblestone street, blacksmith shop, town square, church steeple
• pioneer villagelog cabins, cabins, general store, blacksmith, grist mill
• traditional craftspottery, hand sewing, wood carving, weaving, blacksmithing
• winemakingwinery, winemaking, crushing, grapevines, grape vines
• Alcohol Makingbrewing, distilling, winemaking, fermenters, distillery
• distillingdistillation, distillery, distiller, pot still, distilleries