PsychologicalDebts t1_iuj1epr wrote on October 31, 2022 at 6:23 PM Reply to Eli5: how is it possible that a wooden barrel, which is used for aging alcohol, does not rot away. by OrneryGringo Alcohol kills any bacteria that would eat away at the barrel. Also barrels aren normally treated for it and air tight, not allowing foreign substance to be introduced. Permalink 8
PsychologicalDebts t1_iuj1epr wrote
Reply to Eli5: how is it possible that a wooden barrel, which is used for aging alcohol, does not rot away. by OrneryGringo
Alcohol kills any bacteria that would eat away at the barrel. Also barrels aren normally treated for it and air tight, not allowing foreign substance to be introduced.