French White Oak Chips | Medium Plus Toasted | 4 oz

French Oak Chips (Medium+ Toast) – 4 oz: Rich Toast, Layered Complexity

If you want deeper toast and a more pronounced complexity, French Oak Chips (Medium Plus Toast) deliver a richer profile while keeping the refined French oak character that many winemakers and mead makers prefer.

Flavor Profile

• Character: Deeper toast, warm spice, caramelized notes, refined oak structure
• Great For: Big meads, robust reds, strong ales, spirit-inspired beverages
• Why Chips: Quick extraction with precise control through frequent tasting

How to Use

• Recommended Dosage: 0.5 - 0.8 oz per gallon
• When to Add: Secondary/aging, or late fermentation once primary slows
• Pro Tip: Medium+ can build quickly—start conservative and let taste guide you

Recommended Aging Time

• Typical Contact Time: 1 week - 6 weeks
• Can Be Faster: Some beverages pick up noticeable oak in as little as 3 - 7 days
• Taste Schedule: Taste every 3 - 7 days and remove the chips before the oak gets too intense
• Important: Every beverage is different—it's easy to add more oak later, but hard to “un-oak” an over-oaked batch

Product Details

• Oak Type: French Oak
• Toast Level: Medium+ Toast
• Size: 4 oz package

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