Amber or Stout

[Joetuo]

I have some French oak chips soaking in bourbon and can't decide which style to put it in. Anyone have any experiences with doing something similar to either style??

 

[olllllo]

I'm not sure if this has any bearing on your decision, but my experience tells me that those with a pallet for stouts are more likely to embrace an oaked bourbon adjunct than amber drinkers.

My .02 cents or 0.014120305 Euros

 

[shunoshi]

I agree with olllllo. I've had a few bourbon cask aged beers and the better ones have always been stouts.

 

[david_42]

I've never seen an oaked amber, there might be a reason. Oaked stouts or porters can be great!

 

[TexLaw]

Definately start with the stout. Those bourbon flavors and aromas can really blend well.


TL