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I've only had good experiences with their kits. I used to work at a home brew store that sold them exclusively, so it's my default preferred kit provider. Sorry you had a bad experience! Sent from my iPhone using Wine Making

Update: The barrel is beautiful. It is from JK Cooperage in Hungary and as I look around online, the consensus seems to be that these are very well made barrels. Mine comes in at 23 liters almost on the nose. I did the barrel prep that a lot if you have suggested, from the Vadai website, and...

Thanks guys! I'm new to this aspect of winemaking, so I need all the advice I can get. Sent from my iPhone using Wine Making

I live in Edmonton. I was surprised how low the shipping was, frankly. I don't know if they just have a flat shipping charge or if they scale it by distance. Sent from my iPhone using Wine Making

The rayway, lovethewine- I just ordered and received a barrel from barrel imports. $200 plus $25 shipping for a 23 liter barrel. It worked well, they were very professional. It was just weird because they don't have an online ordering system--I emailed an order, got an invoice, then had to call...

Ok, I ordered it and got it within a week. It looks great, I'll be doing the barrel prep soon. Quick question: it came with an oak stopper. Does anyone use those, or should I pick up a rubber or silicone one? Here's some pics, btw. I'm super excited. Sent from my iPhone using Wine Making

I think I'm going to take the plunge. It will be my first barrel. I'll update on how it works. Sent from my iPhone using Wine Making

It's a great hobby. And since moving up here where the retail price if wine is twice what it is in the US, my wife is fully on board with me making as much wine as possible. I've got nothing on right now, enjoying some dragons blood and some of my last year's reds (petit Verdot, Nebbiolo, cab...

Etownmickey- I'm a newcomer to Alberta. I'm originally from Minnesota and Wisconsin, moved to Edmonton in 2012. Sent from my iPhone using Wine Making

Welcome- I'm a new member too! And I live in Edmonton. I've been brewing for a few years, but am still getting the lay of the land in Alberta. Whereabouts are you? Sent from my iPhone using Wine Making

If I buy it, I'll let you know how it works. Sent from my iPhone using Wine Making

Thanks for the link. I emailed barrel imports for prices: a 23 liter barrel sells for $199 for barrel, stand, and bung. Plus +$25 to ship to Alberta. Sent from my iPhone using Wine Making

Has anyone on here used barrels from these guys: http://www.barrelimports.com/Home.html I'm looking to get my first barrel and this appears to be one of the few options for me here in Alberta. Sent from my iPhone using Wine Making