MrFancyPlants
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I have a malt forward/ late hop pseudo solara I just started by filling a 50L sankey. And, it is about time to add back in ~4 gallons as I just took my second 2.5 gallon pull (serving keg). This will be my first pressure ferment in a corny with a floating dip tube. I am really enjoying where the first batch is at, but thinking I might throw some oak in the mix. I read through some wine literature and it mentioned that fermenting with the oak has some mellowing characteristics as the yeast drops out some of the tannins / acridness from the char.
Anyone try primary with oak? I collect my own firewood so I have a bunch of red / white oak splits and some cherry that I enjoy slow cooking salmon with. I was tempted to really char up a hunk in the woodstove, but maybe an oven char at 375f for an hour or so, would be less likely to ruin the batch? I could taste before I mix in of course.
Anyone try primary with oak? I collect my own firewood so I have a bunch of red / white oak splits and some cherry that I enjoy slow cooking salmon with. I was tempted to really char up a hunk in the woodstove, but maybe an oven char at 375f for an hour or so, would be less likely to ruin the batch? I could taste before I mix in of course.