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American Oak Chips – Heavy Toast – 250g
€3.50
Bourbon’Oak Oak Chips – 250g
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Description
Designed by Arobois, a specialist in oenological wood since 1997, this exclusive product from the Bourbon Oak range comes from barrels that previously contained Bourbon. The wood, infused with the aromas of barrel aging, is then processed and toasted in France using controlled and rigorous methods.
These chips combine the quality of American oak, the aromatic richness of Bourbon aged in oak barrels, and the finesse of Arobois’ traditional toasting. They bring warmth, roundness and complexity to beers, with a marked and elegant woody signature.
Thanks to their medium toast, these chips develop notes of vanilla and delicately roasted aromas. They can be used on their own or blended with standard American oak chips or French oak to create a broader and more nuanced aromatic palette.
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Recommended dosage:
- - 2.5 g/L: subtle complexity, gentle integration of bourbon notes
- - 4 g/L: balanced dosage, clear aromatic expression
- - 6 to 8 g/L: pronounced woody and bourbon character, strong impact on bouquet and structure
As with any oenological product, the best guide remains regular tasting. Adjust the dosage according to contact time and the aromatic evolution you are aiming for.
Possible addition phases:
- - End of boil
- - End of primary fermentation
- - During conditioning
Contact time:
With the dosages above, three weeks are generally enough for balanced extraction. However, there is no strict rule: exposure time may vary from a few days to several months depending on the desired intensity.
Styles particularly suited to Bourbon Oak chips:
- - Strong dark ales
- - Quadrupel
- - Barley Wine
- - Imperial Stout
- - Christmas Ale
- - Wild ales
- - Brett beers
- - Beer/wine hybrids
Understanding Bourbon influence:
Bourbon Oak chips combine the aromatic expression of American oak with the typical markers of Bourbon: vanilla, caramel, roasted aromas. They bring a warm, rounded and complex dimension, ideal for rich, aged beers.
Data sheet
- Aromas
- Spirits‑like
Woody - _amaz_country_origin
- France
- Addition Stage
- Maturation
- Agriculture
- Conventional
French
