This is my first time using and I am in the process of making a New Holland Dragons Milk clone. I have it in the secondary with 3.2 ounces of Bookers bourbon and 1 ounce of medium toast american oak chips. I have read many different articles on oak chips and they all seem to offer differing opinions. Some say to only let the beer sit on chips for a week other wise the beer will become to oaky, due to the thin nature of the chips they impart thier flavors much quicker. Some that say a week also suggest to let it age in the keg for several months to let the flavors meld together while other say to start drinking right away. Others articles say to let it age on the chips for months to impart the full flavor.
Any suggestions for how long to age it on the oak? I have had it on the oak chips for 1 week today.
Note: The recipe called for 4 oz of beam, but since I used bookers which is a much higher proof I only used 3.2 ounces instead.
Any suggestions for how long to age it on the oak? I have had it on the oak chips for 1 week today.
Note: The recipe called for 4 oz of beam, but since I used bookers which is a much higher proof I only used 3.2 ounces instead.