🎙️Welcome to episode thirteen of Liquid Liner Notes! On this episode I chat with Marty Scott barrel program manager of Revolution Brewing, Chicago’s largest independently owned craft brewery, and founder of Barrelponix, a consulting firm on all things wood aging. I talk to Marty about how he became interested in craft beer and got his start at Revolution. Then we talk about the history and growth of Revolution's Deep Woods barrel aging program, the importance of relationships with vendors, be it barrel sourcing or adjuncts like coffee. We also talk about the challenges that can arise, and Marty's constant desire to improve the product and push the program forward. Then we chat about Marty's travels, his internships at Herman Story Wines, a winery in Paso Robles, California, and his time spent at Tonnellerie Ô cooperage, as well as the innovative work they're doing with Creative Oak. Finally, we talk about Barrelponix, Marty's new consulting company where his mission is to help brewers start or upgrade their barrel aging programs, and increase efficiency. You can find Barrelponix on Instagram at @Barrelponix. You can find Revolution at @RevBrewChicago, as well as their taproom 3340 N. Kedzie in the Avondale neighborhood of Chicago, as well as there newly renovated brewpub at 2323 N. Milwaukee.