Oak cubes vs Xoakers

[bmd2k1]

Looking for some feedback on oak cubes vs Xoakers.

I've gone thru the Barrel Mimic Experiment in the Mead thread & the OP prefers Xoakers -- wondering what other's experience has been.

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[bmd2k1]

Ordered some med+ toast French oak Xoakers from morebeer.com - will try out & report back [emoji16]

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[Blacksmith1]

Just looked those up. They seem like a good idea, but I'll wait and see how they work for you.

 

[Seamonkey84]

I have a batch that is on its second month with the xoakers, but I haven’t tasted it yet, or tried any other products to compare with.

 

[bmd2k1]

I have a batch that is on its second month with the xoakers, but I haven’t tasted it yet, or tried any other products to compare with.

How many Xoakers per gal ya using? How much time ya giving em?

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[Seamonkey84]

I’m more or less following loveofroses instructions in the barrel mimicking experiment. I have the whole pack of 8 xoakers in a 3gaL batch of melomel (he recommends 3 per gal), along with 9mL fruit enhancing liquid tannins. I might give it 3 months, but I haven’t taste tested yet.

 

[Maylar]

I just racked some cider off some Xoakers but haven't tasted it yet. I too followed loveofrose's thread in the mead forum on that. 4 per gallon for 2-1/2 months.

 

[bmd2k1]

Curious how your aging has turned out.

I just got my Xoakers & added 1 to a half gal of my mixed Berry vino & 2 to 1gal of my faux ice cider. Now it's waiting time.

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