Sample Time

Dec31

We are a little over 6 months in to our first experiment and now it is time for one of our favorite parts of experimenting - tasting. We are busy taking samples from each one of the 150 barrels inside of Warehouse X. We will use these samples to measure and view the effects of the experiment thus far. This first experiment is testing the effect of natural light on aging barrels. Remember, we have 4 separate climate controlled chambers, each with their own tightly controlled micro environment, and an open breezeway that is free to the changing natural elements.
Hypothesis
o Higher amounts of sunlight speeds up the extraction process of barrel components.
o Lower amounts of sunlight reduces the extraction process of barrel components.
• Experimental Methods
o Control Barrels: Barrels are located in a breezeway experiencing open air flow, light, humidity, and temperature
fluctuations.
o Chamber One is operating at 50% light and the external temperature and the humidity inside that chamber are
being kept the same as the control barrels.
o Chamber Two is operating at 0% light, and the external temperature and humidity of the chamber will remain
constant.
o Chamber Three is operating at 0% light and the external temperature and humidity of the chamber are the same as the
control barrels.
o Chamber Four is operating at 100% light and the external temperature and humidity of the room are the same as the
control barrels.