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French Oak Chips – Medium Toast
€12.40
American Oak Chips – Light Toast
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€13.10
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Description
Born from the expertise of Arobois, a specialist in oenological wood since 1997, these chips come from American oak trees aged 150 to 200 years. The wood, selected for its quality and aromatic richness, is entirely processed and toasted in France using controlled and precise methods.
American oak chips with a light toast offer a soft, bright and delicately exotic aromatic expression. They naturally bring roundness, freshness and a touch of indulgence to beers, with a subtle and elegant woody signature.
The Light Toast profile develops notes of vanilla, coconut, dark tobacco and cedar. They can be used on their own or combined with more intense toast levels or with French oak to enrich aromatic complexity.
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Recommended dosage:
- - 2.5 g/L: subtle complexity, discreet integration
- - 4 g/L: balanced dosage
- - 6 to 8 g/L: pronounced woody 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 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.
Styles particularly suited to American oak chips – Light Toast:
- - Farmhouse
- - Strong blond ales
- - Wild ales
- - Amber ales
- - Stout
- - Brett beers
Understanding toast levels:
The “Light”, “Medium” and “Heavy” toast levels do not correspond to increasing intensity, but to distinct aromatic profiles. American oak naturally brings soft, vanilla‑like notes reminiscent of spirits, while French oak tends toward more vinous and structuring expressions.
Data sheet
- Origin
- USA
- Aromas
- Woody
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- France
- Addition Stage
- Maturation
- Toast level
- Light toast
- Agriculture
- Conventional
French
