Wine Barrel Smoker Project

smokemaster1 · 03-30-2011, 03:04 PM

Material:

My goal:

My friend and neighbor Oreste cleaning out the barrel with water and rocks inside the barrel.He said this is the way he does it in Italy.

The barrel is originally from Jerez, Spain. It used to have Brandy in it from the Spanish Bodega (winery) Bobadilla & Co. It was shipped to Amsterdam, The Netherlands. You can see the family crest that was stamped into the wood.

This is a brandy label from the company Bobadilla & Co. The family crest is top middle.

The barrel was in the basement of a friends family's farmhouse. His father used to make Apple wine in it.

1FUNVET · 03-30-2011, 03:07 PM

Good luck on the project and keep us informed as you progress in the build.

Groundhog66 · 03-30-2011, 03:12 PM

How cool is that...

Phubar · 03-30-2011, 03:16 PM

Have Phun during the build RauchMeister Eins!
Thanks for the pics!

el_matt · 03-30-2011, 03:23 PM

SWEET!!! My BIL works for a winery, and he said he'd get me a couple of old barrels. I want to do the same thing!! I know it won't last as long as a metal smoker/UDS, but it'll be a fun project, and a great conversation piece. I really hope you'll keep posting pron as the build progresses.

Matt

what's up with the rocks?

smokemaster1 · 03-30-2011, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by el_matt

SWEET!!! My BIL works for a winery, and he said he'd get me a couple of old barrels. I want to do the same thing!! I know it won't last as long as a metal smoker/UDS, but it'll be a fun project, and a great conversation piece. I really hope you'll keep posting pron as the build progresses.

Matt

what's up with the rocks?

There was alot of sediment and gunk in the barrel. It was still 3/4 full with apple wine. I think the stuff had been in there for over 6 years.
The rocks roll around inside and loosen up all the stuff. It all flows out with the water.

Smoothsmoke · 03-30-2011, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smokemaster1

There was alot of sediment and gunk in the barrel. It was still 3/4 full with apple wine. I think the stuff had been in there for over 6 years.
The rocks roll around inside and loosen up all the stuff. It all flows out with the water.

How long did it take you to drink all that wine?

J3 · 03-30-2011, 04:03 PM

That looks really cool. Good luck and keep us updated

jason · 03-30-2011, 04:34 PM

Dumb question but how do you keep it from not catching fire during a cook??

peppasawce · 03-30-2011, 04:45 PM

That is gonna rock dude...Now I must get me one

J_Don · 03-30-2011, 04:48 PM

That is one fine looking smoker.

No way I can call that a UDS. Best of luck with the build. Makes me want to go back to Lynchburg, TN and buy a Jack Daniels barrel and try the same thing.

BBQ_MAFIA · 03-30-2011, 05:37 PM

I think that's really a great looking cooker.

I'd probably burn the house down if it were mine.

OneHump · 03-30-2011, 06:12 PM

THAT is fantastic! I'd LOVE to have a wine barrel smoker!

smokemaster1 · 03-30-2011, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smoothsmoke

How long did it take you to drink all that wine?

I wish we could have. I think it turned to vingear.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jason

Dumb question but how do you keep it from not catching fire during a cook??

Most folks fill it with water and drain it before each cook (let's the wood soak up moisture) and leave about 3-4 inches of water in the bottom during the cook so any sparks don't catch.

Any owner's want to comment?

Will work for bbq · 03-30-2011, 07:19 PM

Thats what I would call a PBS (Perdy Barrel Smoker)

03-30-2011, 03:04 PM	#1
smokemaster1 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-11-09 Location: Germany. I'm not German. Just live here. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Wine Barrel Smoker Project Material: My goal: My friend and neighbor Oreste cleaning out the barrel with water and rocks inside the barrel.He said this is the way he does it in Italy. The barrel is originally from Jerez, Spain. It used to have Brandy in it from the Spanish Bodega (winery) Bobadilla & Co. It was shipped to Amsterdam, The Netherlands. You can see the family crest that was stamped into the wood. This is a brandy label from the company Bobadilla & Co. The family crest is top middle. The barrel was in the basement of a friends family's farmhouse. His father used to make Apple wine in it. __________________ IMBAS Certified MOINK Baller. WGA, WBS, 2x - UDS & WSM on Wheels,

03-30-2011, 03:12 PM	#3
Groundhog66 Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-20-10 Location: Livermore, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	How cool is that... __________________ Tim -

03-30-2011, 03:16 PM	#4
Phubar somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-24-09 Location: Utrecht,The NetherPharkinglands Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Have Phun during the build RauchMeister Eins! Thanks for the pics! __________________ -TG -WGA (3) -UDS (S,M,L) All fueled by Ecobrasa Coco Briquettes Lowland Smokers Dutch BBQ Champion 2011 - 2012 Lowland Smokers Dutch BBQ Champion 2013 Low 'n Slow WGA Ambassador

03-30-2011, 04:34 PM	#9
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03-30-2011, 04:45 PM	#10
peppasawce is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-08-09 Location: Columbia, Mississippi Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	That is gonna rock dude...Now I must get me one __________________ Getting A smoke Ring is were it's at Yall

03-30-2011, 03:07 PM	#2
1FUNVET Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-16-09 Location: Lake Charles La Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Good luck on the project and keep us informed as you progress in the build.

03-30-2011, 03:23 PM	#5
el_matt is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-08-09 Location: Turlock, California Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	SWEET!!! My BIL works for a winery, and he said he'd get me a couple of old barrels. I want to do the same thing!! I know it won't last as long as a metal smoker/UDS, but it'll be a fun project, and a great conversation piece. I really hope you'll keep posting pron as the build progresses. Matt what's up with the rocks?

03-30-2011, 04:03 PM	#8
J3 Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 10-02-10 Location: New York, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	That looks really cool. Good luck and keep us updated

03-30-2011, 04:48 PM	#11
J_Don is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-02-09 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	That is one fine looking smoker. No way I can call that a UDS. Best of luck with the build. Makes me want to go back to Lynchburg, TN and buy a Jack Daniels barrel and try the same thing. __________________ Weber 22.5 Silver, Weber 22.5 Gold Weber 22.5 Performer, Weber 22.5 WSM Weber Smokey Joe & Weber Smokey Joe Mini WSM Char-Griller Super Pro w/Firebox (2) Kenmore Elite Gasser w/ Rotisserie Cajun Cooker (3) UDS In Progress [COLOR=#0000ff]BLUESMAN[/COLOR] Splashproof [COLOR=#0000ff]BLUE [/COLOR][COLOR=black]Thermapen :bow:[/COLOR] H D FXSTD

03-30-2011, 05:37 PM	#12
BBQ_MAFIA Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-10-05 Location: NORTH BERGEN, NEW JERSEY Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I think that's really a great looking cooker. I'd probably burn the house down if it were mine. __________________ Guido Lang 60 Lang 84 Deluxe Warmer with Chargrill Large Spicewine Large BGE XL - BGE Med. BGE ( Bought it for my son Vincenzo) Brinkman Snp Brinkman ECB GOSM Weber Kettle Kenmore Elite Gasser Camp Chef Outdoor Stove 1-Banjo

03-30-2011, 06:12 PM	#13
OneHump Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-15-10 Location: Danville, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	THAT is fantastic! I'd LOVE to have a wine barrel smoker!

03-30-2011, 07:19 PM	#15
Will work for bbq is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 06-23-10 Location: Bay Area, CA. Downloads: 12 Uploads: 0	Thats what I would call a PBS (Perdy Barrel Smoker) __________________ Paul 00 Slowskys Racing CharGriller Acorn Komado AKA Milton (RIP), WGA, WSM 18.5", WSM 22.5" BBQ Guru Digi Q, Weber Kettles, Genisis Gold Gasser, Orange and Red ThermaPens and a Partridge in a Avocado tree. Agent 000 (Double O Zero) Certified MOINK Baller CLICK HERE to visit the BBQ Brethren Throwdowns When all else fails just ask yourself, WWGALD??? *Super sexy Farkernaut Avatar by N8man*

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