French Oak Cubes | Medium Plus Toast | 2 oz or 1 lb

Stavin French Oak Cubes - Medium Plus Toast

Refined French Oak with Vanilla, Spice, and Elegant Toasted Complexity

Stavin French Oak Cubes - Medium Plus Toast are an excellent option when you want polished oak character with more intensity than a lighter toast but without the heavier roasted edge of a full heavy toast. Available in 2 oz and 1 lb sizes, these cubes are ideal for adding refined barrel-style notes to wine, mead, cider, and beer.

French oak is prized for its elegance and layered flavor profile, and StaVin’s Medium Plus toast is associated with increased vanilla-like character, brown sugar tones, baking spice, and a broader overall oak impact. It is a great fit when you want oak to enhance complexity while still keeping the profile smooth and structured.

What Flavor Does Medium Plus French Oak Add?

• Vanilla and Sweet Toast: Medium Plus French oak is associated with heightened vanillin and maple or brown sugar character.
• Baking Spice Notes: French oak at this toast level is known for cinnamon and allspice-like character.
• Layered Fruit Character: As toast increases, the fruit profile shifts toward more cooked fruit expression.
• Refined Oak Complexity: Medium Plus French oak is often chosen for its elegant but noticeable flavor impact.

Why Use French Oak Cubes?

• Classic French Oak Style: Great for beverages that benefit from a more refined and polished oak profile.
• Barrel-Style Results Without a Barrel: Add complexity, aroma, and structure without the cost of barrel aging.
• Excellent Versatility: Works well in wine, mead, cider, farmhouse ales, Belgian styles, and specialty projects.
• Practical for Home and Small Commercial Use: Choose 2 oz for small batches or 1 lb for larger and repeat use.

How to Use Stavin Oak Cubes

Oak extraction is influenced by dosage, contact time, and the base beverage, so it is wise to start with a restrained addition and taste as the cubes age the beverage. Medium Plus French oak is especially useful when you want more defined oak character while preserving elegance and balance.

Available Sizes

This product is available in 2 oz and 1 lb package sizes.