French White Oak Chips | Medium Toasted | 4 oz

French Oak Chips (Medium Toast) – 4 oz: Balanced Toast and Gentle Spice

Create a polished, cellar-aged impression with French Oak Chips (Medium Toast). Medium toast French oak can add structure and complexity with a refined spice-and-toast profile that complements a wide range of beverages.

Flavor Profile

• Character: Toasted oak, subtle vanilla, baking spice, rounded depth
• Great For: Mead, red wine, Belgian styles, saisons, dark ales, spirits
• Why Chips: Faster extraction than cubes with easy dose control

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: Start at the low end and let the toast/spice build gradually

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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