I would like to try making a bourbon beer, using oak cubes.
1. Is there anything wrong with adding the oak cubes at the start of fermentation, rather than a week later? Doe sit have to do with the Krausen?
What if I put the cubes in a mesh bag, like I do for hops? (just as long as its porous and they have room to spread out)
2. Does anyone have any feed back on either of these kits:
http://www.northernbrewer.com/shop/bourbon-barrel-porter-extract-kit.html
http://www.midwestsupplies.com/bourbon-barrel-old-ale.html
(these are both extract, but there is also an all grain version available)
3. Any advice on what NOT to do when making a whiskey/oaked beer?
1. Is there anything wrong with adding the oak cubes at the start of fermentation, rather than a week later? Doe sit have to do with the Krausen?
What if I put the cubes in a mesh bag, like I do for hops? (just as long as its porous and they have room to spread out)
2. Does anyone have any feed back on either of these kits:
http://www.northernbrewer.com/shop/bourbon-barrel-porter-extract-kit.html
http://www.midwestsupplies.com/bourbon-barrel-old-ale.html
(these are both extract, but there is also an all grain version available)
3. Any advice on what NOT to do when making a whiskey/oaked beer?