How thick are the barrel staves?
Barrel stave thickness is from 3/8” to 1/2”.

Will you do a rush order?
Yes, a special fee of 15% applies ($20 min).

What is your return policy?
Returns must be authorized by Brooks Barrel Co. and shipped prepaid; a 25% restocking fee applies.  No returns will be accepted after 30days of shipment.  Credits will not be issued on items not returned to us for inspection.

What is slack cooperage?
Slack cooperage was used at the turn of thecentury for the shipping of dry goods and perishables. The meat product would be packed in the barrel then packed with ice. As the ice melted, the water would drain out of the barrel, leaving the meat unspoiled. Hence, the drainage of slack cooperage makes excellent planters for lawn and garden needs.

Do you make rain barrels or wine barrels or whiskey barrels?
No, those barrels are designed to hold liquids; while our barrels are not watertight. However, we offer FDA approved liners for select sizes of our barrel and keg products. The barrel-liner combination makes great rain barrels. Choose the size you need to collect and store your rainwater.
   
What is a cooper?
This is the person who makes the barrel. Coopers at Brooks Barrel, when making barrels , can average a barrel a minute. With our turn of the century machinery and 50 years of barrel making experience, our coopers turn out thousands of barrels, kegs, and planters each year.

What is a stave?
An arched vertical piece of wood forming
the walls or sides of the barrel.