Oak Chips, Cubes and Barrels for Homebrew

Breathe new life into old barrels! There’s no need to spend big money on new barrels when you can use an inexpensive and readily available neutral barrel, along with this Oak Infusion Tube to get the same results.   The Oak Cube Infusion Tube is simple to use and versatile. With it, you have complete control over the specific blend and intensity of oak flavor you want to add to your beer. You simply load the tube with oak cubes and lower it into the barrel. Leave it to steep until you are satisfied with the level of oak infusion.    The Infusion Tube has a silicone bung at the top and bottom of the tube. This way you can completely submerge it into your barrel & secure it, to ensure you keep an airtight seal. It also allows for easy emptying after you are done with the cubes.    Loading Instructions: Remove the bottom silicone bung; fill the Infusion Tube with one bag of Cubes; replace the bottom bung firmly; insert the loaded tube into the carboy and secure the top bung tightly.    The tube accommodates 8 oz of Oak Cubes at a time. 24" L x 1 3/4"D with a 5" stem.    About the Oak Cubes: Each new 8 oz load of Stavin Oak Cubes (the brand that we sell) has an effective extraction time of two-three months, providing 33 percent of new barrel extraction. This means you can adjust your use of these cubes to achieve the level of oak flavor you desire. All Stavin cubes are fire toasted in the traditional method, a crucial stage in the processing of these cubes. These really are the highest quality oak cubes on the market. We have tested other, less expensive, cubes and they are not even comparable. 

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Made from high-quality Slavonian oak sustainably sourced from Hungarian forests Superior in long term storage due to the tight grain and slow release of phenolic compounds Equivalent or superior quality compared to French Oak barrels at a much more affordable cost Zinc-plated steel barrel hoops for corrosion resistance Coopered by the world-renowned Balazs Nagy Balazs barrels is a long-trusted brand of Hungarian oak barrels coopered by the famous Balazs Nagy.  These barrels are equal or better in quality to French Oak barrels but available at a fraction of the cost of their more famous counterparts. Renowned for respecting fruit, Hungarian barrels offer winemakers a great option to impact the mouthfeel, structure and flavor of wine without stepping on the terroir of your grapes.  Due to the tight grain and slow release of phenolic compounds, you can feel secure storing your wine in Hungarian barrels longer than you can with other barrels. The slow process of micro oxygenation rounds the wine while various compounds in the wood such as hemicellulose, lipids, and lignins are slowly integrated.  As most barrel makers know, the best source of wood for wine barrels is the oak grown in the territory of old-time Hungary, known as Slavonian oak. This rare, high-quality oak can be found in the Zemplén Mountains and in the Tokaj oak woods. The specific type of oak in those territories, and what is used in Balazs barrels, is the Quercus Petrea. This oak is characterised by a dense, hard structure combined with extra flavor. Forestry workers look after these forests with considerable expertise, and the forest density ratio in Hungary is 20–24%, with selective logging taking place between November and April. Once the wood is sourced, it is air dried and aged for 24-28 months before cooperage. Balázs Barrels is establishing a direct cooperation with the forestry workers, ensuring the continuous supply of the best quality oak, allowing them to source and work with the most excellent oak for wine barrel manufacturing from the foremost Hungarian forests. 1 L (0.26 gal) Height - 7.08" Head Diameter - 4.72" Abdomen Diameter - 5.91" Stave Thickness - 0.39 - 0.59" Bung Hole - 17 mm Empty Weight - 2.2 lbs Mild Toast Barrel hoops made from zinc-plated steel for corrosion resistance Rack included      

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Oak Chips offer a quick and affordable way to impart complex, barrel-aged flavors These screened oak chips have been sifted to remove smaller particles, resulting in more uniform pieces Medium Plus toast imparts flavors of vanilla, mocha, toffee, spice, and butterscotch Ideal for short-term aging Crafted from premium American oak, these chips offer a swift and economical path to complex, barrel-aged flavors. With a variety of toast levels, you can achieve your desired depth of character, from delicate vanilla to robust toasted notes. Enjoy significant time and cost savings without compromising on richness. These screened oak chips have been sifted to remove smaller particles, resulting in more uniform pieces that provide a consistent and controlled release of flavors during aging. Medium Plus toast imparts flavors of vanilla, mocha, toffee, spice, and butterscotch. Oak Chips Inc. (OCI) specializes in providing premium oak alternatives, such as chips, cubes, and staves, for enhancing the flavor and aging process of wine, spirits, and beer. They source their oak from sustainable forests and offer various toast levels to help beverage makers achieve desired flavor profiles.

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Made from high-quality hungarian oak  Superior in long term storage due to the tight grain and slow release of phenolic compounds Equivalent or superior quality compared to French Oak barrels at a much more affordable cost Zinc-plated steel barrel hoops for corrosion resistance Coopered by the world-renowned Balazs Nagy Balazs barrels is a long-trusted brand of Hungarian oak barrels coopered by the famous Balazs Nagy.  These barrels are equal or better in quality to French Oak barrels but available at a fraction of the cost of their more famous counterparts. Renowned for respecting fruit, Hungarian barrels offer winemakers a great option to impact the mouthfeel, structure and flavor of wine without stepping on the terroir of your grapes.  Due to the tight grain and slow release of phenolic compounds, you can feel secure storing your wine in Hungarian barrels longer than you can with other barrels. The slow process of micro oxygenation rounds the wine while various compounds in the wood such hemicellulose, lipids, and lignins are slowly integrated.  As most barrel makers know, the best source of wood for wine barrels is the oak grown in the territory of old-time Hungary, known as Slavonian oak. This rare, high-quality oak can be found in the Zemplén Mountains and in the Tokaj oak woods. The specific type of oak in those territories, and what is used in Balazs barrels, is the Quercus Petrea. This oak is characterised by a dense, hard structure combined with extra flavor. Forestry workers look after these forests with considerable expertise, and the forest density ratio in Hungary is 20–24%, with selective logging taking place between November and April. Once the wood is sourced, it is air dried and aged for 24-28 months before cooperage. Balázs Barrels is establishing a direct cooperation with the forestry workers, ensuring the continuous supply of the best quality oak, allowing them to source and work with the most excellent oak for wine barrel manufacturing from the foremost Hungarian forests. 5 L (1.32 gal) Height - 11.41" Head Diameter - 6.88" Abdomen Diameter - 8.26" Stave Thickness - 0.51 - 0.71" Bung Hole - 20 mm Empty Weight - 6.6 lbs Mild Toast Barrel hoops made from zinc-plated steel for corrosion resistance Rack included      

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Made from high-quality Slavonian oak sustainably sourced from Hungarian forests Superior in long term storage due to the tight grain and slow release of phenolic compounds Equivalent or superior quality compared to French Oak barrels at a much more affordable cost Zinc-plated steel barrel hoops for corrosion resistance Coopered by the world-renowned Balazs Nagy Balazs barrels is a long-trusted brand of Hungarian oak barrels coopered by the famous Balazs Nagy.  These barrels are equal or better in quality to French Oak barrels but available at a fraction of the cost of their more famous counterparts. Renowned for respecting fruit, Hungarian barrels offer winemakers a great option to impact the mouthfeel, structure and flavor of wine without stepping on the terroir of your grapes.  Due to the tight grain and slow release of phenolic compounds, you can feel secure storing your wine in Hungarian barrels longer than you can with other barrels. The slow process of micro oxygenation rounds the wine while various compounds in the wood such hemicellulose, lipids, and lignins are slowly integrated.  As most barrel makers know, the best source of wood for wine barrels is the oak grown in the territory of old-time Hungary, known as Slavonian oak. This rare, high-quality oak can be found in the Zemplén Mountains and in the Tokaj oak woods. The specific type of oak in those territories, and what is used in Balazs barrels, is the Quercus Petrea. This oak is characterised by a dense, hard structure combined with extra flavor. Forestry workers look after these forests with considerable expertise, and the forest density ratio in Hungary is 20–24%, with selective logging taking place between November and April. Once the wood is sourced, it is air dried and aged for 24-28 months before cooperage. Balázs Barrels is establishing a direct cooperation with the forestry workers, ensuring the continuous supply of the best quality oak, allowing them to source and work with the most excellent oak for wine barrel manufacturing from the foremost Hungarian forests. 3 L (0.79 gal) Height - 9.84" Head Diameter - 5.91" Abdomen Diameter - 7.48" Stave Thickness - 0.39 - 0.59" Bung Hole - 20 mm Empty Weight - 4.4 lbs Mild Toast Barrel hoops made from zinc-plated steel for corrosion resistance Rack included    

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Made from high-quality Slavonian oak sustainably sourced from Hungarian forests Superior in long term storage due to the tight grain and slow release of phenolic compounds Equivalent or superior quality compared to French Oak barrels at a much more affordable cost Zinc-plated steel barrel hoops for corrosion resistance Coopered by the world-renowned Balazs Nagy Balazs barrels is a long-trusted brand of Hungarian oak barrels coopered by the famous Balazs Nagy.  These barrels are equal or better in quality to French Oak barrels but available at a fraction of the cost of their more famous counterparts. Renowned for respecting fruit, Hungarian barrels offer winemakers a great option to impact the mouthfeel, structure and flavor of wine without stepping on the terroir of your grapes.  Due to the tight grain and slow release of phenolic compounds, you can feel secure storing your wine in Hungarian barrels longer than you can with other barrels. The slow process of micro oxygenation rounds the wine while various compounds in the wood such hemicellulose, lipids, and lignins are slowly integrated.  As most barrel makers know, the best source of wood for wine barrels is the oak grown in the territory of old-time Hungary, known as Slavonian oak. This rare, high-quality oak can be found in the Zemplén Mountains and in the Tokaj oak woods. The specific type of oak in those territories, and what is used in Balazs barrels, is the Quercus Petrea. This oak is characterised by a dense, hard structure combined with extra flavor. Forestry workers look after these forests with considerable expertise, and the forest density ratio in Hungary is 20–24%, with selective logging taking place between November and April. Once the wood is sourced, it is air dried and aged for 24-28 months before cooperage. Balázs Barrels is establishing a direct cooperation with the forestry workers, ensuring the continuous supply of the best quality oak, allowing them to source and work with the most excellent oak for wine barrel manufacturing from the foremost Hungarian forests. 112 L (29.6 gal) Height - 29.53" Head Diameter - 17.33" Abdomen Diameter - 21.65" Stave Thickness - 7/8 - 1" Empty Weight - 73 lbs Bung Hole - 45 mm Medium Long Toast Barrel hoops made from zinc-plated steel for corrosion resistance    

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Oak Cubes allow for a more controlled and gradual infusion of flavors into your beverage during the aging process Cubes offer a more rapid oak infusion than full barrels due to their increased surface area relative to their volume Heavy toast imparts flavors of sweet butterscotch, caramelized sugar, clove, vanilla, spice, char, and smoke Ideal for long-term aging Oak cubes provide a nuanced and gradual release of their aromatic compounds, allowing for precise control over the development of your beverage's flavor. Their generous surface area promotes a deliberate and harmonious aging process, fostering the emergence of intricate flavors and enticing aromas over time. Heavy toast imparts flavors of sweet butterscotch, caramelized sugar, clove, vanilla, spice, char, and smoke. Oak Chips Inc. (OCI) specializes in providing premium oak alternatives, such as chips, cubes, and staves, for enhancing the flavor and aging process of wine, spirits, and beer. They source their oak from sustainable forests and offer various toast levels to help beverage makers achieve desired flavor profiles.

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Oak Cubes allow for a more controlled and gradual infusion of flavors into your beverage during the aging process Cubes offer a more rapid oak infusion than full barrels due to their increased surface area relative to their volume Medium Plus toast imparts flavors of vanilla, mocha, toffee, spice, and butterscotch Ideal for long-term aging Oak cubes provide a nuanced and gradual release of their aromatic compounds, allowing for precise control over the development of your beverage's flavor. Their generous surface area promotes a deliberate and harmonious aging process, fostering the emergence of intricate flavors and enticing aromas over time. Medium Plus toast imparts flavors of vanilla, mocha, toffee, spice, and butterscotch. Oak Chips Inc. (OCI) specializes in providing premium oak alternatives, such as chips, cubes, and staves, for enhancing the flavor and aging process of wine, spirits, and beer. They source their oak from sustainable forests and offer various toast levels to help beverage makers achieve desired flavor profiles.

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Oak Chips offer a quick and affordable way to impart complex, barrel-aged flavors These screened oak chips have been sifted to remove smaller particles, resulting in more uniform pieces Medium Plus toast imparts flavors of vanilla, mocha, toffee, spice, and butterscotch Ideal for short-term aging Crafted from premium French oak, these chips offer a swift and economical path to complex, barrel-aged flavors. With a variety of toast levels, you can achieve your desired depth of character, from delicate vanilla to robust toasted notes. Enjoy significant time and cost savings without compromising on richness. These screened oak chips have been sifted to remove smaller particles, resulting in more uniform pieces that provide a consistent and controlled release of flavors during aging. Medium Plus toast imparts flavors of vanilla, mocha, toffee, spice, and butterscotch. Oak Chips Inc. (OCI) specializes in providing premium oak alternatives, such as chips, cubes, and staves, for enhancing the flavor and aging process of wine, spirits, and beer. They source their oak from sustainable forests and offer various toast levels to help beverage makers achieve desired flavor profiles.

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Oak Chips offer a quick and affordable way to impart complex, barrel-aged flavors These screened oak chips have been sifted to remove smaller particles, resulting in more uniform pieces Light toast imparts flavors of fresh oak, coconut, and clove Ideal for short-term aging Crafted from premium American oak, these chips offer a swift and economical path to complex, barrel-aged flavors. With a variety of toast levels, you can achieve your desired depth of character, from delicate vanilla to robust toasted notes. Enjoy significant time and cost savings without compromising on richness. These screened oak chips have been sifted to remove smaller particles, resulting in more uniform pieces that provide a consistent and controlled release of flavors during aging. Light toast imparts flavors of fresh oak, coconut, and clove. Oak Chips Inc. (OCI) specializes in providing premium oak alternatives, such as chips, cubes, and staves, for enhancing the flavor and aging process of wine, spirits, and beer. They source their oak from sustainable forests and offer various toast levels to help beverage makers achieve desired flavor profiles.

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Oak Cubes allow for a more controlled and gradual infusion of flavors into your beverage during the aging process Cubes offer a more rapid oak infusion than full barrels due to their increased surface area relative to their volume Heavy toast imparts flavors of sweet butterscotch, caramelized sugar, clove, vanilla, spice, char, and smoke Ideal for long-term aging Oak cubes provide a nuanced and gradual release of their aromatic compounds, allowing for precise control over the development of your beverage's flavor. Their generous surface area promotes a deliberate and harmonious aging process, fostering the emergence of intricate flavors and enticing aromas over time. Heavy toast imparts flavors of sweet butterscotch, caramelized sugar, clove, vanilla, spice, char, and smoke. Oak Chips Inc. (OCI) specializes in providing premium oak alternatives, such as chips, cubes, and staves, for enhancing the flavor and aging process of wine, spirits, and beer. They source their oak from sustainable forests and offer various toast levels to help beverage makers achieve desired flavor profiles.

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Made from high-quality Slavonian oak sustainably sourced from Hungarian forests Superior in long term storage due to the tight grain and slow release of phenolic compounds Equivalent or superior quality compared to French Oak barrels at a much more affordable cost Zinc-plated steel barrel hoops for corrosion resistance Coopered by the world-renowned Balazs Nagy Balazs barrels is a long-trusted brand of Hungarian oak barrels coopered by the famous Balazs Nagy.  These barrels are equal or better in quality to French Oak barrels but available at a fraction of the cost of their more famous counterparts. Renowned for respecting fruit, Hungarian barrels offer winemakers a great option to impact the mouthfeel, structure and flavor of wine without stepping on the terroir of your grapes.  Due to the tight grain and slow release of phenolic compounds, you can feel secure storing your wine in Hungarian barrels longer than you can with other barrels. The slow process of micro oxygenation rounds the wine while various compounds in the wood such hemicellulose, lipids, and lignins are slowly integrated.  As most barrel makers know, the best source of wood for wine barrels is the oak grown in the territory of old-time Hungary, known as Slavonian oak. This rare, high-quality oak can be found in the Zemplén Mountains and in the Tokaj oak woods. The specific type of oak in those territories, and what is used in Balazs barrels, is the Quercus Petrea. This oak is characterised by a dense, hard structure combined with extra flavor. Forestry workers look after these forests with considerable expertise, and the forest density ratio in Hungary is 20–24%, with selective logging taking place between November and April. Once the wood is sourced, it is air dried and aged for 24-28 months before cooperage. Balázs Barrels is establishing a direct cooperation with the forestry workers, ensuring the continuous supply of the best quality oak, allowing them to source and work with the most excellent oak for wine barrel manufacturing from the foremost Hungarian forests. 2 L (0.53 gal) Height - 8.26" Head Diameter - 5.51" Abdomen Diameter - 6.88" Stave Thickness - 0.39 - 0.59" Bung Hole - 17 mm Empty Weight - 3.3 lbs Mild Toast Barrel hoops made from zinc-plated steel for corrosion resistance Rack included      

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BeerStix Tank Staves are basically oversized Carboy Stix that are designed to treat larger volumes of beer stored in tanks.  These are TSS-60 Tank Staves, which are sized for 60 gal batches of beer.  Thanks to careful selection of oak, followed by precise aging and seasoning, and exact toasting, these will provide a round and rich oak character specific to the toast level and origin.  American Oak toasted to a Medium + with the beerstix milling will give you flavors and aromas of roasted coffee, light chocolate and honey, as well as some spice notes and hints of leather.  Every beer will accentuate, or mask different flavors from the oak, so expect some variation between beers! The Beerstix miling gives 60% more surface area compared to the Winestix, speeding up the extraction process, and getting you a beer that has a rich oak character, in less time.  The Beer Stix are also milled thinner than the WineStix, allowing for denser toasting. Features: Oak Origin - North American New York Alba Toast Level - Medium Plus Oak Form - Tank Stave, TSS-60 Volume Treated - 60 gal Beer Extraction Time - 2 Months (see note below) Flavors & Aromas - Roast Coffee, Light Chocolate, Spice, Honey, Nutmeg, Leather Hints. Please Note - Allow 2 months minimum extraction time to balance the extraction of short and long grain from the Stix. Removal of the wood early only allows certain extractions of flavors and primarily from the short grain in the BeerStix® milling.

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Oak Barrel Inserts give you the benefits of traditional oak barrel aging without the need for full-sized barrels Precisely control the release of oak flavors to achieve your desired beverage complexity and aroma Medium toast imparts flavors of fresh oak, coconut, vanilla, sweet butterscotch, light caramel, and faint almond Ideal for long-term aging Oak barrel inserts offer a practical and economical way to impart desirable characteristics to your beverages. Crafted from premium French or American oak, these inserts are engineered to replicate the nuanced aging process typically achieved in full-sized barrels. By providing a controlled release of oak flavors, barrel inserts enhance the complexity and aroma of your beverage. They allow you to customize the aging process to achieve a precise and desired flavor profile, all within a more space-efficient setup. Medium toast imparts flavors of fresh oak, coconut, vanilla, sweet butterscotch, light caramel, and faint almond. Oak Chips Inc. (OCI) specializes in providing premium oak alternatives, such as chips, cubes, and staves, for enhancing the flavor and aging process of wine, spirits, and beer. They source their oak from sustainable forests and offer various toast levels to help beverage makers achieve desired flavor profiles.

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Oak Segments larger surface area compared to chips or cubes offer a gradual, more controlled release of flavors Medium toast imparts flavors of fresh oak, coconut, vanilla, sweet butterscotch, light caramel, and faint almond Ideal for long-term aging Oak segments are carefully crafted, larger pieces of oak designed for a gradual and controlled flavor infusion into various beverages. Their increased surface area, compared to smaller oak forms, allows for a slower release of oak characteristics. This leads to a more subtle and balanced aging process, enabling the development of a rich, complex flavor profile over time. Medium toast imparts flavors of fresh oak, coconut, vanilla, sweet butterscotch, light caramel, and faint almond. Oak Chips Inc. (OCI) specializes in providing premium oak alternatives, such as chips, cubes, and staves, for enhancing the flavor and aging process of wine, spirits, and beer. They source their oak from sustainable forests and offer various toast levels to help beverage makers achieve desired flavor profiles.

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Oak Chips offer a quick and affordable way to impart complex, barrel-aged flavors These screened oak chips have been sifted to remove smaller particles, resulting in more uniform pieces Light toast imparts flavors of fresh oak, coconut, and clove Ideal for short-term aging Crafted from premium American oak, these chips offer a swift and economical path to complex, barrel-aged flavors. With a variety of toast levels, you can achieve your desired depth of character, from delicate vanilla to robust toasted notes. Enjoy significant time and cost savings without compromising on richness. These screened oak chips have been sifted to remove smaller particles, resulting in more uniform pieces that provide a consistent and controlled release of flavors during aging. Light toast imparts flavors of fresh oak, coconut, and clove. Oak Chips Inc. (OCI) specializes in providing premium oak alternatives, such as chips, cubes, and staves, for enhancing the flavor and aging process of wine, spirits, and beer. They source their oak from sustainable forests and offer various toast levels to help beverage makers achieve desired flavor profiles.

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Think Stave Segments, evolved.  The BeerStix Domininos are 1 1/2" square segments of oak, milled to give you quick extraction, and full flavor.  While similar to conventional stave segments, you will see similar results in a much shorter timeframe, making these much more suitable for beer.  This is a 490 g (1 lb) bag of French Oak Domininos, Toasted Medium Plus and sized to oak 100 gallons of Beer.  This is the quickest turnaround on a Beer Stix product.  At one month extraction, you'll see a quick integration of rich oak character due to the high surface area of these domininos in contact with your beer. Thanks to careful selection of oak, followed by precise aging and seasoning, and exact toasting, these Domininos will provide a round and rich oak character specific to the toast level and origin.  French Oak toasted to a Medium + with the beerstix milling will give your beer toasted roasty aromas reminiscent of coffee, along with some caramel, and a subtle sweetness that gets the whole palate.  Different beer styles will accentuate or mask different flavors from the oak, so expect some variation! Features: Oak Origin - France, Allier Region Toast Level - Medium Plus Oak Form - Domininos, 490 gram Volume Treated - 100 Gal Beer Extraction Time - 1 Month (see note below) Flavors & Aromas - Coffee, Roasted Toasty aromas, Caramel, Slight Sweetness Please Note - Allow 1 month minimum extraction time to balance the extraction of short and long grain from the Stix. Removal of the wood early only allows certain extractions of flavors and primarily from the short grain in the BeerStix® milling.

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BeerStix Tank Staves are basically oversized Carboy Stix that are designed to treat larger volumes of beer stored in tanks.  These are TSS-60 Tank Staves, which are sized for 60 gal batches of beer.  Thanks to careful selection of oak, followed by precise aging and seasoning, and exact toasting, these Staves will provide a round and rich oak character specific to the toast level and origin.  French Oak toasted to a Medium + with the beerstix milling will give your beer toasted roasty aromas reminiscent of coffee, along with some caramel, and a subtle sweetness that gets the whole palate.  Different beer styles will accentuate or mask different flavors from the oak, so expect some variation! The Beerstix miling gives 60% more surface area compared to the Winestix, speeding up the extraction process, and getting you a beer that has a rich oak character, in less time.  The Beer Stix are also milled thinner than the WineStix, allowing for denser toasting. Features: Oak Origin - France, Allier Region Toast Level - Medium Plus Oak Form - Tank Stave, TSS-60 Volume Treated - 60 gal Beer Extraction Time - 2 Months (see note below) Flavors & Aromas - Coffee, Roasted Toasty aromas, Caramel, Slight Sweetness Please Note - Allow 2 months minimum extraction time to balance the extraction of short and long grain from the Stix. Removal of the wood early only allows certain extractions of flavors and primarily from the short grain in the BeerStix® milling.

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Oak Barrel Inserts give you the benefits of traditional oak barrel aging without the need for full-sized barrels Precisely control the release of oak flavors to achieve your desired beverage complexity and aroma Medium Plus toast imparts flavors of vanilla, mocha, toffee, spice, and butterscotch Ideal for long-term aging Oak barrel inserts offer a practical and economical way to impart desirable characteristics to your beverages. Crafted from premium French or American oak, these inserts are engineered to replicate the nuanced aging process typically achieved in full-sized barrels. By providing a controlled release of oak flavors, barrel inserts enhance the complexity and aroma of your beverage. They allow you to customize the aging process to achieve a precise and desired flavor profile, all within a more space-efficient setup. Medium Plus toast imparts flavors of vanilla, mocha, toffee, spice, and butterscotch. Oak Chips Inc. (OCI) specializes in providing premium oak alternatives, such as chips, cubes, and staves, for enhancing the flavor and aging process of wine, spirits, and beer. They source their oak from sustainable forests and offer various toast levels to help beverage makers achieve desired flavor profiles.

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Oak Barrel Inserts give you the benefits of traditional oak barrel aging without the need for full-sized barrels Precisely control the release of oak flavors to achieve your desired beverage complexity and aroma Medium toast imparts flavors of fresh oak, coconut, vanilla, sweet butterscotch, light caramel, and faint almond Ideal for long-term aging Oak barrel inserts offer a practical and economical way to impart desirable characteristics to your beverages. Crafted from premium French or American oak, these inserts are engineered to replicate the nuanced aging process typically achieved in full-sized barrels. By providing a controlled release of oak flavors, barrel inserts enhance the complexity and aroma of your beverage. They allow you to customize the aging process to achieve a precise and desired flavor profile, all within a more space-efficient setup. Medium toast imparts flavors of fresh oak, coconut, vanilla, sweet butterscotch, light caramel, and faint almond. Oak Chips Inc. (OCI) specializes in providing premium oak alternatives, such as chips, cubes, and staves, for enhancing the flavor and aging process of wine, spirits, and beer. They source their oak from sustainable forests and offer various toast levels to help beverage makers achieve desired flavor profiles.

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Oak Powder ensures the most rapid flavor extraction due to its small particle size Offers a quick and efficient method to impart oak characteristics without the need for lengthy aging Medium Plus toast imparts flavors of vanilla, mocha, toffee, spice, and butterscotch Ideal for short-term aging Finely ground oak powder offers a quick and efficient method to impart desirable oak characteristics. Its small particle size ensures rapid flavor extraction, perfect for adding rich notes and enhancing the complexity of your beverage without lengthy aging. Achieve a smoother, more integrated oak profile in less time. Medium Plus toast imparts flavors of vanilla, mocha, toffee, spice, and butterscotch. Oak Chips Inc. (OCI) specializes in providing premium oak alternatives, such as chips, cubes, and staves, for enhancing the flavor and aging process of wine, spirits, and beer. They source their oak from sustainable forests and offer various toast levels to help beverage makers achieve desired flavor profiles.

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Oak Powder ensures the most rapid flavor extraction due to its small particle size Offers a quick and efficient method to impart oak characteristics without the need for lengthy aging Medium Plus toast imparts flavors of vanilla, mocha, toffee, spice, and butterscotch Ideal for short-term aging Finely ground oak powder offers a quick and efficient method to impart desirable oak characteristics. Its small particle size ensures rapid flavor extraction, perfect for adding rich notes and enhancing the complexity of your beverage without lengthy aging. Achieve a smoother, more integrated oak profile in less time. Medium Plus toast imparts flavors of vanilla, mocha, toffee, spice, and butterscotch. Oak Chips Inc. (OCI) specializes in providing premium oak alternatives, such as chips, cubes, and staves, for enhancing the flavor and aging process of wine, spirits, and beer. They source their oak from sustainable forests and offer various toast levels to help beverage makers achieve desired flavor profiles.

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Oak Cubes allow for a more controlled and gradual infusion of flavors into your beverage during the aging process Cubes offer a more rapid oak infusion than full barrels due to their increased surface area relative to their volume Charbon toast imparts flavors of heavy smoke and sweet chocolate Ideal for long-term aging Oak cubes provide a nuanced and gradual release of their aromatic compounds, allowing for precise control over the development of your beverage's flavor. Their generous surface area promotes a deliberate and harmonious aging process, fostering the emergence of intricate flavors and enticing aromas over time. Charbon toast imparts flavors of heavy smoke and sweet chocolate. Oak Chips Inc. (OCI) specializes in providing premium oak alternatives, such as chips, cubes, and staves, for enhancing the flavor and aging process of wine, spirits, and beer. They source their oak from sustainable forests and offer various toast levels to help beverage makers achieve desired flavor profiles.

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Beerstix 8 piece Barrel Tethers are a great new means of imparting high quality Oak flavor to your beer.  These tethers are designed to fit through the bung hole of a barrel, and sized to treat 59 gallons of beer (for smaller volumes, or less oak impact, simply cut off sections as necessary).  Thanks to careful selection of oak, followed by precise aging and seasoning, and exact toasting, these Tethers will provide a round and rich oak character specific to the toast level and origin.  French Oak toasted to a Medium + with the beerstix milling will give your beer toasted roasty aromas reminiscent of coffee, along with some caramel, and a subtle sweetness that gets the whole palate.  Different beer styles will accentuate or mask different flavors from the oak, so expect some variation! The Beerstix miling gives 60% more surface area compared to the Winestix, speeding up the extraction process, and getting you a beer that has a rich oak character, in less time.  The Beer Stix are also milled thinner than the Wine Stix, allowing for denser toasting. Features: Oak Origin - France, Allier Region Toast Level - Medium Plus Oak Form - Barrel Tether (8 Piece) Volume Treated - 59 Gal Beer Extraction Time - 2 Months (see note below) Flavors & Aromas - Coffee, Roasted Toasty aromas, Caramel, Slight Sweetness Please Note - Allow 2 months minimum extraction time to balance the extraction of short and long grain from the Stix. Removal of the wood early only allows certain extractions of flavors and primarily from the short grain in the BeerStix® milling.

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Oak Barrel Inserts give you the benefits of traditional oak barrel aging without the need for full-sized barrels Precisely control the release of oak flavors to achieve your desired beverage complexity and aroma Medium Plus toast imparts flavors of vanilla, mocha, toffee, spice, and butterscotch Ideal for long-term aging Oak barrel inserts offer a practical and economical way to impart desirable characteristics to your beverages. Crafted from premium French or American oak, these inserts are engineered to replicate the nuanced aging process typically achieved in full-sized barrels. By providing a controlled release of oak flavors, barrel inserts enhance the complexity and aroma of your beverage. They allow you to customize the aging process to achieve a precise and desired flavor profile, all within a more space-efficient setup. Medium Plus toast imparts flavors of vanilla, mocha, toffee, spice, and butterscotch. Oak Chips Inc. (OCI) specializes in providing premium oak alternatives, such as chips, cubes, and staves, for enhancing the flavor and aging process of wine, spirits, and beer. They source their oak from sustainable forests and offer various toast levels to help beverage makers achieve desired flavor profiles.

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Oak Segments larger surface area compared to chips or cubes offer a gradual, more controlled release of flavors Medium Plus toast imparts flavors of vanilla, mocha, toffee, spice, and butterscotch Ideal for long-term aging Oak segments are carefully crafted, larger pieces of oak designed for a gradual and controlled flavor infusion into various beverages. Their increased surface area, compared to smaller oak forms, allows for a slower release of oak characteristics. This leads to a more subtle and balanced aging process, enabling the development of a rich, complex flavor profile over time. Medium Plus toast imparts flavors of vanilla, mocha, toffee, spice, and butterscotch. Oak Chips Inc. (OCI) specializes in providing premium oak alternatives, such as chips, cubes, and staves, for enhancing the flavor and aging process of wine, spirits, and beer. They source their oak from sustainable forests and offer various toast levels to help beverage makers achieve desired flavor profiles.

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Oak Segments larger surface area compared to chips or cubes offer a gradual, more controlled release of flavors Medium Plus toast imparts flavors of vanilla, mocha, toffee, spice, and butterscotch Ideal for long-term aging Oak segments are carefully crafted, larger pieces of oak designed for a gradual and controlled flavor infusion into various beverages. Their increased surface area, compared to smaller oak forms, allows for a slower release of oak characteristics. This leads to a more subtle and balanced aging process, enabling the development of a rich, complex flavor profile over time. Medium Plus toast imparts flavors of vanilla, mocha, toffee, spice, and butterscotch. Oak Chips Inc. (OCI) specializes in providing premium oak alternatives, such as chips, cubes, and staves, for enhancing the flavor and aging process of wine, spirits, and beer. They source their oak from sustainable forests and offer various toast levels to help beverage makers achieve desired flavor profiles.

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Oak Segments larger surface area compared to chips or cubes offer a gradual, more controlled release of flavors Medium toast imparts flavors of fresh oak, coconut, vanilla, sweet butterscotch, light caramel, and faint almond Ideal for long-term aging Oak segments are carefully crafted, larger pieces of oak designed for a gradual and controlled flavor infusion into various beverages. Their increased surface area, compared to smaller oak forms, allows for a slower release of oak characteristics. This leads to a more subtle and balanced aging process, enabling the development of a rich, complex flavor profile over time. Medium toast imparts flavors of fresh oak, coconut, vanilla, sweet butterscotch, light caramel, and faint almond. Oak Chips Inc. (OCI) specializes in providing premium oak alternatives, such as chips, cubes, and staves, for enhancing the flavor and aging process of wine, spirits, and beer. They source their oak from sustainable forests and offer various toast levels to help beverage makers achieve desired flavor profiles.

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Oak Powder ensures the most rapid flavor extraction due to its small particle size Offers a quick and efficient method to impart oak characteristics without the need for lengthy aging Medium toast imparts flavors of fresh oak, coconut, vanilla, sweet butterscotch, light caramel, and faint almond Ideal for short-term aging Finely ground oak powder offers a quick and efficient method to impart desirable oak characteristics. Its small particle size ensures rapid flavor extraction, perfect for adding rich notes and enhancing the complexity of your beverage without lengthy aging. Achieve a smoother, more integrated oak profile in less time. Medium toast imparts flavors of fresh oak, coconut, vanilla, sweet butterscotch, light caramel, and faint almond. Oak Chips Inc. (OCI) specializes in providing premium oak alternatives, such as chips, cubes, and staves, for enhancing the flavor and aging process of wine, spirits, and beer. They source their oak from sustainable forests and offer various toast levels to help beverage makers achieve desired flavor profiles.

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Beerstix 8 piece Barrel Tethers are a great new means of imparting high quality Oak flavor to your beer.  These tethers are designed to fit through the bung hole of a barrel, and sized to treat 59 gallons of beer (for smaller volumes, or less oak impact, simply cut off sections as necessary).  Thanks to careful selection of oak, followed by precise aging and seasoning, and exact toasting, these Tethers will provide a round and rich oak character specific to the toast level and origin.  American Oak toasted to a Medium + with the beerstix milling will give you flavors and aromas of roasted coffee, light chocolate and honey, as well as some spice notes and hints of leather.  Every beer will accentuate, or mask different flavors from the oak, so expect some variation between beers! The Beerstix miling gives 60% more surface area compared to the Winestix, speeding up the extraction process, and getting you a beer that has a rich oak character, in less time.  The Beer Stix are also milled thinner than the WineStix, allowing for denser toasting. Features: Oak Origin - North American New York Alba Toast Level - Medium Plus Oak Form - Barrel Tether (8 Piece) Volume Treated - 59 Gal Beer Extraction Time - 2 Months (see note below) Flavors & Aromas - Roast Coffee, Light Chocolate, Spice, Honey, Nutmeg, Leather Hints. Please Note - Allow 2 months minimum extraction time to balance the extraction of short and long grain from the Stix. Removal of the wood early only allows certain extractions of flavors and primarily from the short grain in the BeerStix® milling.  

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What is a Foeder?  Basically, it is a large barrel or oak vessel used to age wine and, as of late, many breweries have begun to use them as well.  Breweries like New Belgium Brewing, Epic Brewing Company, Crooked Stave and Deschutes are using them for sour beer production and beyond.  Although most popular for sour beers, you can add a matured oak character to any beer, such as porters, stouts, English ales, lagers and pilsners. Pilsners?! Yes, Pilsners.  We have tasted a few excellent pilsners matured in foeders recently.  We were so impressed, we decided to bring them in for our amazing customers to play with. Don't delay, get your foeder today! This model stand vertically, which compared to horizontal foeders, takes up a much smaller footprint in your brewery or winery.  The longer, skinnier design also allows for a higher wood surface to beverage ratio.  The oak is porous, so it will retain the character and living microbes of previous batches.  Many sour beer producers choose to let the oak inoculate the next batch and treat the barrel as a living entity.  We hope that you choose to give this vessel a loving home, with kids and a backyard, or maybe just a temperate, moderately humid production facility. Balazs barrels is a long-trusted brand of Hungarian oak barrels coopered by the famous Balazs Nagy.  These barrels are equal or better in quality to French Oak barrels but available at a fraction of the cost of their more famous counterparts. Renowned for respecting fruit, Hungarian barrels offer winemakers a great option to impact the mouthfeel, structure and flavor of wine without stepping on the terroir of your grapes. Due to the tight grain and slow release of phenolic compounds, you can feel secure storing your wine in Hungarian barrels longer than you can with other barrels. The slow process of micro oxygenation rounds the wine while various compounds in the wood such hemicellulose, lipids, and lignins are slowly integrated. As most barrel makers know, the best source of wood for wine barrels is the oak grown in the territory of old-time Hungary, known as Slavonian oak. This rare, high-quality oak can be found in the Zemplén Mountains and in the Tokaj oak woods. The specific type of oak in those territories, and what is used in Balazs barrels, is the Quercus Petrea. This oak is characterised by a dense, hard structure combined with extra flavor. Forestry workers look after these forests with considerable expertise, and the forest density ratio in Hungary is 20–24%, with selective logging taking place between November and April. Balázs Barrels is establishing a direct cooperation with the forestry workers, ensuring the continuous supply of the best quality oak, allowing them to source and work with the most excellent oak for wine barrel manufacturing from the foremost Hungarian forests. 6HL (158 gal, 5 BBL) Height - 43.3" Upper Diameter - 31.8" Lower Diameter - 37" Empty Weight - 529 lbs Please note: example photos are of 3.5 HL / 3 bbl unit.  

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