Spartan1979
Well-Known Member
A friend of mine is brewing a beer with oak and bourbon and asked me a couple of questions. The only oaked beers I've done were actually in barrels so I'm not sure of the answers.
Anyhow, he's got oak cubes that he's been soaking in bourbon. Does he put the cubes in a bag before adding to the beer or just throw them in? Do they float or sink? If they float, then I'd guess the bag needs to be weighed down. Does he add the remaining liquid from the jar he was soaking the cubes in? I suggested that he just hang on to that and add it later if he want's more bourbon flavor. It's easier to add more than to try and pull it out.
Thanks.
Anyhow, he's got oak cubes that he's been soaking in bourbon. Does he put the cubes in a bag before adding to the beer or just throw them in? Do they float or sink? If they float, then I'd guess the bag needs to be weighed down. Does he add the remaining liquid from the jar he was soaking the cubes in? I suggested that he just hang on to that and add it later if he want's more bourbon flavor. It's easier to add more than to try and pull it out.
Thanks.