Brewing a wee Scottish heavy ale and planning to add oak chips steeped in is lay single malt scotch in secondary. A couple Q's:
1.) How much oak for 5 gallons of beer?
2.) I understand adding alcohol (the scotch) might kill the yeast. Was planning on soaking in chips in the scotch for 6-8 weeks, letting them dry out and then a quick soak in water before adding to secondary for the last month of a 2+ month secondary. Any suggestions?
Thanks
1.) How much oak for 5 gallons of beer?
2.) I understand adding alcohol (the scotch) might kill the yeast. Was planning on soaking in chips in the scotch for 6-8 weeks, letting them dry out and then a quick soak in water before adding to secondary for the last month of a 2+ month secondary. Any suggestions?
Thanks