Hogsheads
Another term for 60-gallon oak barrels.
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High in alcohol, producing a slightly burning sensation on the palate. Generally undesirable except in fortified wines.
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Hogshead = 57 gallons (Used for port. Not all Hogsheads are the same size it kind of depends if it holds Sherry or port)
Hogshead = 54 gallons (Size is right if used for sherry)
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[edit] Pipe A cask holding two hogsheads or 126 U.S. gallons of wine.
[edit] Plan Bordeaux A proposal for enhancing the economic status of the wine industry in Bordeaux.
Barriques hold 225 litres, hogsheads 300 litres and puncheons 500 litres. French oak is usually more subtle in its impact than American oak. Oak chips are sometimes used to add character to cheaper wines.
 See also: Lactic acid, Acid, Finish, Barrel, Light
  
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