{"product_id":"french-oak-cubes-medium-toast","title":"French Oak Cubes | Medium Toast | 2 oz or 1 lb","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStavin French Oak Cubes - Medium Toast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElegant French Oak Character with Balanced Sweetness, Fruit, and Spice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStavin French Oak Cubes - Medium Toast are a great choice for adding classic French oak character with balance and finesse. Offered in \u003cstrong\u003e2 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e1 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e package sizes, these cubes are well suited for homebrewers, winemakers, cider makers, and mead makers looking for oak complexity that supports rather than overwhelms the base beverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrench oak is known for its expressive yet refined profile, and a medium toast keeps the oak impression polished and versatile. This toast level is especially useful when you want oak-driven complexity, light sweetness, and gentle spice while preserving fruit character and overall balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Flavor Does Medium Toast French Oak Add?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced Oak Sweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e French oak at medium toast is associated with aromatic sweetness and a smooth profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit and Spice:\u003c\/strong\u003e StaVin describes French oak as showing fruity character along with cinnamon and allspice notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVanilla and Caramel Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e French oak can contribute classic barrel-like vanilla and sweet toasted impressions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRounded Mouthfeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e French oak is also associated with fuller texture and a more layered finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Medium Toast?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic and Versatile:\u003c\/strong\u003e A great everyday choice for adding oak without pushing too far into darker roast notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports Fruit Character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal when you want complexity while keeping the beverage expressive and balanced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks Across Many Styles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Useful in wine, mead, cider, mixed-fermentation beverages, and oak-aged beer projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple to Manage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oak cubes are easy to weigh, add, taste, and remove as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use Stavin Oak Cubes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with a conservative addition and monitor extraction over time. Medium Toast French oak is often a smart choice for makers who want barrel-style depth and elegance without the stronger roasted edge of darker toast levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is available in \u003cstrong\u003e2 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e1 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e package sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stavin","offers":[{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":51134643405078,"sku":"oak-cubes-french-medium-2oz","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":51134643437846,"sku":"oak-cubes-french-medium-1lb","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/4807\/5542\/files\/french-medium-oak-cubes.webp?v=1774473324","url":"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/french-oak-cubes-medium-toast","provider":"SoCal Brewing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}