Episode 82: Building a Small Barrel Program

On this episode of the BYO Nano Podcast we’re going into the barrel cellar. Wood has sometimes been called beer’s fifth ingredient and the sight of barrels inside a brewery often brings smiles to customer faces. From stouts in whiskey barrels to mixed fermentation in oak, there are ways breweries of any size can start or improve upon a wood program. Two experts in the field – Marty Scott of Revolution Brewing and Connor Currie of Ale Apothecary – are here to share their insight.  The BYO Nano Podcast Episode 82 is sponsored by: NanoCon Online Last call to register for NanoCon Online! On October 23, 2026 craft brewing industry experts will present a full-day of live seminars covering Brewery Operations, Business Operations & Sales, and Start-Ups for the small-scale, taproom-oriented brewer. Get your questions answered live and have future access to NanoCon Online video recordings and course materials for all sessions. Register now at NanoCon.beer and save $25! BYO Nano+ Membership Get access to hundreds of hours of on-demand videos covering small craft brewery strategies with BYO’s Nano+ Membership. Learn from craft beer experts watching replays of past NanoCon seminars plus a complete library of in-depth workshops. You’ll also have full online access to all of BYO’s digital content and an annual digital magazine subscription. Check out byo.com/nano-plus-membership for more details. BYO Nano Brew Podcast Episode 82 Host: John Holl Guest: Marty Scott, Connor Currie Contact: [email protected] Music: Scott McCampbell Photo: John Holl