S scorpien222 Well-Known Member Joined Jun 23, 2012 Messages 266 Reaction score 1 Sep 29, 2012 #1 When using oak chips should I add the chips to the wine or just the hot water that it tells you to pour over them ??
When using oak chips should I add the chips to the wine or just the hot water that it tells you to pour over them ??
Yooper Ale's What Cures You! Staff member Admin Mod HBT Supporter Joined Jun 4, 2006 Messages 75,132 Reaction score 13,283 Location UP/Snowbird in Florida Sep 29, 2012 #2 I don't put them in water, I just add them to the wine. I have soaked them in bourbon once or twice, but otherwise I put them dry into the carboy and then rack the wine onto them. They float for a while, then sink.
I don't put them in water, I just add them to the wine. I have soaked them in bourbon once or twice, but otherwise I put them dry into the carboy and then rack the wine onto them. They float for a while, then sink.
OP OP S scorpien222 Well-Known Member Joined Jun 23, 2012 Messages 266 Reaction score 1 Sep 29, 2012 #3 Ok thank you