cweston
Well-Known Member
I posted a few weeks ago about oak chips.
Here's what I decided to do with the IPA in question...
I soaked a little less than an ounce of oak chips in water with a little bourbon for about 12 hours, then steamed them (in that same liquid--the smell was heavenly) for about 20 minutes, then threw them in along with the dry hops.
That was about 10 days ago: I'm bottling this batch tonight, so I'll get to taste it. From what I've read, I expect the oak flavor to be pretty intense, but it should mellow in the bottle.
Here's what I decided to do with the IPA in question...
I soaked a little less than an ounce of oak chips in water with a little bourbon for about 12 hours, then steamed them (in that same liquid--the smell was heavenly) for about 20 minutes, then threw them in along with the dry hops.
That was about 10 days ago: I'm bottling this batch tonight, so I'll get to taste it. From what I've read, I expect the oak flavor to be pretty intense, but it should mellow in the bottle.