French White Oak Chips | Heavy Toasted | 4 oz

French Oak Chips (Heavy Toast) – 4 oz: Bold Toast with Refined Depth

Dial in darker, more intense oak character with French Oak Chips (Heavy Toast). Heavy toast can bring deep toasted notes while retaining a refined, structured oak impression that works well in bigger beverages.

Flavor Profile

• Character: Deep toast, dark oak richness, warm spice, pronounced barrel-like depth
• Great For: Imperial stouts, strong ales, robust meads, dark spirits
• Why Chips: Fast extraction—ideal when you want bold results without long aging

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: Heavy toast can overpower quickly—start at the low end and monitor closely

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: Heavy Toast
• Size: 4 oz package

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