Oak

These #3 char oak infusion spirals are made from American white oak. Since these are a charred spiral, they are recommended for spirits such as whiskey and bourbon. The spiral shape is designed for maximum infusion and an accelerated extraction time. Char#3 American oak spiral- adds super dark color, smoke, vanilla, and caramel flavors with nice tannin structure. Suggested Application: 1 stick per 3 gallons. Spirals may be snapped into smaller portions to achieve desired flavor intensity. The spiral shape achieves maximim accelerated extraction time. Place directly into wine, beer, or spirit. Oak flavor is fully extracted in 6 weeks. Withdraw sooner for milder taste.  Toast: #3 Char Dimensions: 1" x 8"

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The Hungarian oak at Medium toast displayed a high perceived-vanillin content, with roasted coffee, bittersweet chocolate and black pepper characters. Hungarian oak provides unique attributes such as leather and black pepper that is not noticed in other oak varieties. Cubes (also known as Oak Beans) offer the home winemaker control and flexibility during red and white fermentations and aging. StaVin’s slow fire-toasting creates the same traditional flavors found in the production of fire-toasted barrels. Unlike Fermentation Chips, Cubes offer a slower, more complex extraction, matching barrel flavors. Best results will be achieved by fermenting with the Cubes and leaving them in the wine for the duration (until filtering and bottling). Using Oak Cubes aids in the stabilization of color and helps cross-link tannins, which builds structure in wine. For 100% New barrel impact:  Use 1.5 lb (680 g) per 60 gal (227 l) 8 ounce package.

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French oak provides a fruity, cinnamon/allspice character, along with custard, milk chocolate, and campfire/roasted coffee notes.  The campfire/roasted coffee notes are more noticeable with higher toast levels.  As the toast levels increase, the fruity notes for the wine changes from fresh to jammy to cooked fruit/raisin in character. Cubes (also known as Oak Beans) offer the home winemaker control and flexibility during red and white fermentations and aging. StaVin’s slow fire-toasting creates the same traditional flavors found in the production of fire-toasted barrels. Unlike Fermentation Chips, Cubes offer a slower, more complex extraction, matching barrel flavors. Best results will be achieved by fermenting with the Cubes and leaving them in the wine for the duration (until filtering and bottling). Using Oak Cubes aids in the stabilization of color and helps cross-link tannins, which builds structure in wine. For 100% New barrel impact:  Use 1.5 lb (680 g) per 60 gal (227 l) 8 ounce package.

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