The oak vats that we age our beer in are some pretty serious barrels.

They start with the actual Oak trees that are harvested in France and then set to age in open air for about five years.

The wood is then cut down to a smaller uniform shape.

Then the actual manufacture begins.

Only Old-World trained artisans can be trusted with this work. Our German manufacturers are the best.

Eventually the Leelanau Brewing Company will graduate to this size.

The original Toasting Process.

Carefully protected for it's long journey around the globe.

Taken by truck to the sea for the Atlantic crossing.

Ready for use to age our beer in America.

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