In the world of craft beer, wood holds a unique place. Whether it comes through a barrel or the precise toast of an oak chip, it brings a depth of aroma brewers love to explore. These woody notes open the door to new textures and richer sensory profiles.
Arôbois holds a special place at the heart of this world. Based in the Lot, the company works with wood with rare precision. Its team of about fifteen people cultivates a craft that blends tradition, innovation, and deep respect for the material. At Rolling Beers, we’re proud to showcase this French partner. Their mastery of wood fits perfectly with the craft spirit: giving brewers tools that are reliable, expressive, and firmly rooted in their terroir.
An oak craftsman
Arôbois is, above all, a human story. The company was founded in 1997 in the heart of the Lot, a region where wood is as much a part of the landscape as it is of local craftsmanship. From the very beginning, the team chose a demanding path: understanding wood in depth and revealing its full aromatic potential. Today, about fifteen people carry this project with the same energy. Their small size isn’t a limitation but a strength. It allows them to keep an eye on every step and work with unmatched precision.
Arôbois moves forward with a clear vision: mastering wood to offer brewers tools that are reliable and expressive. The company develops its own methods, tests, adjusts, innovates. This experience gives them a fine understanding of the material and how it reacts in beer. This attention to detail shapes their identity: a wood craftsman who speaks the language of brewers and knows how to elevate oak chips.
The French Signature oak chips
At Arôbois, quality begins in the forest. The company works with partners who manage woodlands responsibly. Cutting a tree is never a trivial act. It’s a necessary step to renew the forest, let light in, and allow a new generation to grow. This approach respects the natural cycle and ensures wood that is healthy, stable, and rich in aroma. French oak, sourced from trees aged 150 to 200 years, provides exceptional raw material for producing oak chips.
This oak stands out for its fine grain and density. It develops elegant notes: vanilla, caramel, and toasted accents. Arôbois also works with American oak, which is softer and more lactonic. Even this wood goes through every preparation step in France: natural drying, strict controls, precise toasting. This consistency guarantees reliable quality, no matter the origin of the wood.
Toasting is one of Arôbois’ key skills. The team adjusts temperature and duration to create a range of aromatic profiles. Light toast for finesse, medium toast for balance, heavy toast for roasted notes. Brewers can choose exactly the expression they want. Arôbois also offers Brew Oak chips, made from real Bourbon barrels, for those who want rounder and more indulgent flavors.
This mastery of wood, from the tree to the toast, fully embodies Arôbois’ French signature: precise, expressive, and deeply respectful of nature.
Arôbois oak chips at Rolling Beers :
We’ve selected a complete range of Arôbois oak chips for you. Each product offers a unique aromatic expression designed to enrich your brews and help you explore every nuance of wood.
French Oak Chips (Finesse and Structure) :
Made from high‑quality sessile or pedunculate oak, these chips bring elegant structure and precise aromatics.
Light Toast Delicate woody expression, ideal for a subtle touch. Notes: vanilla, fresh almond, tea, mild tobacco.
Medium Toast A balance of structure and richness. Notes : vanilla, almond, soft caramel, spices, cinnamon.
Heavy Toast An intense, roasted profile, perfect for characterful beers. Notes : mocha, coffee, roasted almond, crème brûlée.
American Oak Chips (Roundness and Indulgence) :
Sourced from American oaks aged 150 to 200 years, these chips offer a soft, bright, and very approachable expression.
Light Toast A delicate profile with a lightly exotic touch. Notes : vanilla, coconut, dark tobacco, cedar.
Medium Toast Warm, generous aromatic expression. Notes : caramel, roasted hazelnut, vanilla.
Heavy Toast Deep, intensely roasted profile. Notes : coffee, roasted almonds, spices, brown sugar.
Brew’Oak Range (The Influence of Bourbon) :
For brewers seeking character, Arôbois offers chips made from real Bourbon barrels. They bring a warm, indulgent dimension typical of American aging.
Brew’Oak Sweet Bourbon A deep expression marked by Bourbon’s natural sweetness. Notes : intense vanilla, coffee, roasted aromas.
Bourbon’Oak A blend of American oak finesse and the richness of aged Bourbon. Notes : vanilla, lightly roasted aromas.
Conclusion
With Arôbois, brewers gain access to a rare kind of expertise: that of a French craftsman who masters wood from the tree itself to the finished oak chip. Their respect for the forest, their precision, and their attention to detail give beer makers a reliable and expressive aromatic palette. If you want to explore these woody profiles and enrich your brews, you can find our full selection of chips directly in the Rolling Beers shop.
Want to brew with Arôbois oak chips ? Discover our exclusive recipes:
- La Merrandière – Blonde with French oak chips, light toast
- Black Barrel Union – Oatmeal stout with American oak chips and Sweet Bourbon
- Ash & Oak – American rye porter with Bourbon Oak chips