GreenDragon
Well-Known Member
So for my second attempt I'm doing an oatmeal stout. It's a kit from the brew shop in Kansas City. I learned a lot from my first batch so here's hoping my 2nd batch goes a bit smoother.
I had a question before I start it though. I'd like to add some "oak aged" flavor to make the batch similar to Yetti Oak Aged Oatmeal Stout. I saw a few threads about it but they both mentioned soaking the chips in bourbon.
My questions are as follows:
1) I'm not really much of a hard alcohol drinker, would it be safe to skip the soaking the chips in Alcohol or is that step primarily to sanitize the chips?
2) Can I flash char the chips on a fire pit first or is that a bad idea?
3) Should I order those chips especially for brewing or are they basically the same as the chips I get at the grocery store, but more size friendly?
4) Anything else I should know?
Thanks!!
I had a question before I start it though. I'd like to add some "oak aged" flavor to make the batch similar to Yetti Oak Aged Oatmeal Stout. I saw a few threads about it but they both mentioned soaking the chips in bourbon.
My questions are as follows:
1) I'm not really much of a hard alcohol drinker, would it be safe to skip the soaking the chips in Alcohol or is that step primarily to sanitize the chips?
2) Can I flash char the chips on a fire pit first or is that a bad idea?
3) Should I order those chips especially for brewing or are they basically the same as the chips I get at the grocery store, but more size friendly?
4) Anything else I should know?
Thanks!!