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Premium, Fire-Toasted Oak Cubes from Stavin Medium + Toast American Oak will impart flavors of campfire, vanilla, roasted coffee and butterscotch. These fire-toasted oak cubes are as close as you can come to the full range of flavors you would get from aging your beer in a full sized barrel, unlike convection-toased cubes. The difference is that convection toasted cubes are made by cutting the stave to size, then passing the small cubes through a toasting chamber. Stavin fire-toasts their staves whole, just like they would when making a barrel, and then cuts them down to size. The result is a gradation of toasting from the surface through to the center of the cube, where each different toast level represents a different flavor set that the oak will give your beer. The result is a much more complex and natural profile; by comparison convection toasted cubes taste one dimensional. Oak cubes also release their flavor into your beer more slowly than chips, giving you more control over the final degree of impact in your beer. You should plan on an extended aging period of 1-6 months when using cubes. This longer contact time again promotes flavor complexity by allowing all the flavors of the oak and your beer to marry. Recommended Dosage is 2 oz per 5 gallons for impact equivalent to aging in a brand new oak barrel. Download the PDF

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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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Premium, Fire-Toasted Oak Cubes from Stavin Heavy Toast American Oak will impart flavors of char, spice and roasted coffee; with hints of vanilla and butterscotch. These fire-toasted oak cubes are as close as you can come to the full range of flavors you would get from aging your beer in a full sized barrel, unlike convection-toased cubes. The difference is that convection toasted cubes are made by cutting the stave to size, then passing the small cubes through a toasting chamber. Stavin fire-toasts their staves whole, just like they would when making a barrel, and then cuts them down to size. The result is a gradation of toasting from the surface through to the center of the cube, where each different toast level represents a different flavor set that the oak will give your beer. The result is a much more complex and natural profile; by comparison convection toasted cubes taste one dimensional. Oak cubes also release their flavor into your beer more slowly than chips, giving you more control over the final degree of impact in your beer. You should plan on an extended aging period of 1-6 months when using cubes. This longer contact time again promotes flavor complexity by allowing all the flavors of the oak and your beer to marry. Recommended Dosage is 2 oz per 5 gallons for impact equivalent to aging in a brand new oak barrel. Download the PDF

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Convection toasted Oak Cubes made in the US from American Oak. These Oak Cubes impart similar flavors as the equivalent oak type and toast level chip, but extract more slowly giving you more control over the final impact in your beer. These cubes are produced from staves of American oak that have been air-seasoned for 18-24 months, then toasted to a Medium Toast. They will add a sweet, butterscotch note with a hint of bourbon char to your beer. Suggested dosage is 2-4 oz per 5 gallons of beer.

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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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Premium, Fire-Toasted Oak Cubes from Stavin Medium Toast French Oak will impart flavors of coconut, vanilla, cinnamon and chocolate. These fire-toasted oak cubes are as close as you can come to the full range of flavors you would get from aging your beer in a full sized barrel, unlike convection-toased cubes.  The difference is that convection toasted cubes are made by cutting the stave to size, then passing the small cubes through a toasting chamber. Stavin fire-toasts their staves whole, just like they would when making a barrel, and then cuts them down to size. The result is a gradation of toasting from the surface through to the center of the cube, where each different toast level represents a different flavor set that the oak will give your beer. The result is a much more complex and natural profile; by comparison convection toasted cubes taste one dimensional. Oak cubes also release their flavor into your beer more slowly than chips, giving you more control over the final degree of impact in your beer. You should plan on an extended aging period of 1-6 months when using cubes. This longer contact time again promotes flavor complexity by allowing all the flavors of the oak and your beer to marry. Recommended Dosage is 2 oz per 5 gallons for impact equivalent to aging in a brand new oak barrel

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Premium, Fire-Toasted Oak Cubes from Stavin Heavy Toast French Oak will impart flavors of campfire, char & roasted coffee, with hints of vanilla, cinnamon and chocolate. These fire-toasted oak cubes are as close as you can come to the full range of flavors you would get from aging your beer in a full sized barrel, unlike convection-toased cubes.  The difference is that convection toasted cubes are made by cutting the stave to size, then passing the small cubes through a toasting chamber. Stavin fire-toasts their staves whole, just like they would when making a barrel, and then cuts them down to size. The result is a gradation of toasting from the surface through to the center of the cube, where each different toast level represents a different flavor set that the oak will give your beer. The result is a much more complex and natural profile; by comparison convection toasted cubes taste one dimensional. Oak cubes also release their flavor into your beer more slowly than chips, giving you more control over the final degree of impact in your beer. You should plan on an extended aging period of 1-6 months when using cubes. This longer contact time again promotes flavor complexity by allowing all the flavors of the oak and your beer to marry. Recommended Dosage is 2 oz per 5 gallons for impact equivalent to aging in a brand new oak barrel.  

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Cubes have a longer contact time than traditional chips do, which make them better for long-term aging of wines and beers. Also, longer contact time means longer extraction of flavors (3-6 months), which leads to a more complex combination of flavors. Chips are usually done giving flavor after a week, there by contributing a harsh, flat oak flavor. Our cubes are fires toasted and cut by Stavin, a leading supplier of high-quality oak alternatives to top commercial wineries. Download the PDF

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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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Premium, Fire-Toasted Oak Cubes from Stavin Medium + Toast French Oak will impart flavors of vanilla, cinnamon and chocolate with notes of coffee and campfire. These fire-toasted oak cubes are as close as you can come to the full range of flavors you would get from aging your beer in a full sized barrel, unlike convection-toased cubes.  The difference is that convection toasted cubes are made by cutting the stave to size, then passing the small cubes through a toasting chamber. Stavin fire-toasts their staves whole, just like they would when making a barrel, and then cuts them down to size. The result is a gradation of toasting from the surface through to the center of the cube, where each different toast level represents a different flavor set that the oak will give your beer. The result is a much more complex and natural profile; by comparison convection toasted cubes taste one dimensional. Oak cubes also release their flavor into your beer more slowly than chips, giving you more control over the final degree of impact in your beer. You should plan on an extended aging period of 1-6 months when using cubes. This longer contact time again promotes flavor complexity by allowing all the flavors of the oak and your beer to marry. Recommended Dosage is 2 oz per 5 gallons for impact equivalent to aging in a brand new oak barrel.

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Convection toasted Oak Cubes made in the US from French Oak. These Oak Cubes impart similar flavors as the equivalent oak type and toast level chip, but extract more slowly giving you more control over the final impact in your beer. These cubes are produced from staves of French oak that have been air-seasoned for 18-24 months, then toasted to a Medium Toast. They will add a sweet, butterscotch note with hints of Vanilla and Spice to your beer. Suggested dosage is 2-4 oz per 5 gallons of beer.

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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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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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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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If you are looking for oak that produces flavors which are closer to true barrel quality, then these Stave Segments are just right for you. Less end-grain than traditional oak cube means a slower extraction time and a longer contact time, which will lead to a softer, more rounded mouthfeel. Many professional winemakers who have used these segments have said the flavors produced seemed more like those from regular staves in a barrel. The recommended ratio for 100% new barrel flavor is about .5 lb per 5 gallons of wine. Since the exraction is so slow, the minimum contact time is 16 weeks and they can be left on the wine for up to 18 months. Too large for carboys, please check out oak cubes or chips if using a carboy.

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WineStix are a new form of oak integration for wine, designed to give new barrel flavors with an extraction time similar to cubes. The combination of Short and Long grains result in amazing gradience of flavor similar to barrels, while extracting significantly quicker! These are Light toast French Oak staves, and depending on the wine, will impart flavors of gentle spices, cloves, cinnamon, vanilla, along with some rounding and structuring of the wine. This is a two pack of WineStix, sized specifically for a 5-6 gallon carboy of wine. WineStix will easily fit through the mouth of a glass carboy, and can be attached to a string via the drilled hole for easy removal! One carboy Winestix will treat 5-6 gallons of wine.

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BeerStix Carboy Sticks are one of the simplest and easiest forms of oak to use in beermaking.  Simply add one stick per 5 - 6.5 gallons, and enjoy the results a couple months later.  When it comes to removing the stick, there's no fumbling around with cubes trying to get them through the neck of a carboy.  These are made with a hole at the top so you can lift the Beer Stix out with fishing line when done.  The Carboy Beer Stix are an awesome addition to the homebrewers aresenal.  Use them to take a recipe to a fun and delicious next level.  Already make an amazing stout, or brown?  These are prime candidates to age with some oak, and enjoy the rich results! 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 - Carboy Stix (2) Volume Treated - 6 gal beer each 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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WineStix are a new form of oak integration for wine, designed to give new barrel flavors with an extraction time similar to cubes. The combination of Short and Long grains result in amazing gradience of flavor similar to barrels, while extracting significantly quicker! These are Medium toast North American Oak staves, and depending on the wine, will impart flavors of roasted nuts, hints of spice, cinnamon, and vanilla. This is a two pack of WineStix, sized specifically for a 5-6 gallon carboy of wine. WineStix will easily fit through the mouth of a glass carboy, and can be attached to a string via the drilled hole for easy removal! One carboy Winestix will treat 5-6 gallons of wine.

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Oak Dominoes (longer contact time than cubes or chips) Medium toast level  Fire Toasted by hand Made from winery quality Hungarian/Slavonian Oak These Balazs Oak dominoes feature Medium level toast. Recommended for use during short term aging for 4-5 months. As a starting point use 1 oz per gallon. Taste after four months and add more if needed. Balazs segments are made from Slavonian oak. Slavonian oak is grown in the area of Croatia that borders Hungary. While the area of Slavonia has changed hands many times, being under Hungarian control in the past, what has always remained constant is the quality of the oak grown in the region. Slavonian oak is beloved in Italy where it is widely used in the traditional and classic Italian wines of the Veneto, Tuscany and Piedmont.  It is known for having the utmost respect for the fruit which is why Italian producers extensively use this oak. This makes this oak extremely useful for home winemakers who, because of the small quantities being made, need to pay special attention to not over oaking their wine. Use: Short Aging Form: Dominoes - 2" x 1" x 0.4" Time of Contact: 4-5 months Recommended Quantity:  0.8-1.1 oz/gal Type: Medium Toast

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Californian Zinfandel will never be found out of place; enjoy its tasteful flexibility that can adapt to any scenario Whether with a cheese board or a thick cut of ribeye, this wine is the perfect companion Flavors of strawberry jam, ripe berries, allspice, and mocha Full-bodied and dry, 14% ABV Whip up a batch in 30 mins or less! Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in 6-8 weeks Premium kit includes grape skins for an authentic wine making experience Bottle labels included for a professional finish There may be no grape in the world that goes by as many different names. Tribidrag in the Dalmatia region of Croatia. Primitivo in the heel of Italy’s boot, Apulia. Or simply, Zinfandel, as it is known in California where you will find most of the world’s plantings. And as befitting for a grape with so many known aliases, Zinfandel is something of a shapeshifter, employed to make wines ranging from hearty, rustic red wines to light, sweet rosés and countless variations in between. Known as one of the “founder varieties”, it can be traced as far back as 6000 BCE where it was first domesticated in the Caucasus region between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea. Today, it is the second most widely grown grape in California, where Zinfandel vines can be found that are well over a hundred years old and still thriving. These grapes produce a soft textured, dry red wine that is packed with flavors and aromas of jammy fruit and berry. Our California Zinfandel is smooth and full bodied with a light oak character. Aromatic with flavors of strawberry jam and ripe berries, with notes of allspice and mocha on the finish. A dry red wine with a robust alcohol content of 14% by volume. The Signature Series™ Zinfandel is one of the most satisfying kits to make thanks to the inclusion of grape skins. You’ll mirror the professional vintner process of “punching the cap”, which makes your winemaking adventure even more hands on. VineCo’s jammy skin packs are much more expressive than dried grape skins, imparting more character from the grapes and boosting tannin structure in the finished wine. High quality American oak cubes are used in the production of the California Zinfandel kit. One of the reasons oak has always been used to age wine is the slow release of delicious, complex compounds that complement the wines flavor. Oak cubes have more depth of flavor than chips or powder and slowly release compounds like furfural (sweet, caramel like), lignins (vanillin, spice, smoke), and lactones (classic oak flavor). American oak in particular is known to deliver aromatic sweetness, vanillin, and the classic oak flavor that can be found in many California Zins. The VineCo Signature Zinfandel is as much of a chameleon as the grape itself, appropriately poured alongside a variety of dishes and suitable for countless social situations. It may be the first bottle you open with an appetizer of assorted rich cheeses. Or it may be just the thing to compliment a rack of lamb or char broiled ribeye. Nobody puts Zinfandel in a corner. Zinfandel, California Strawberry jam, ripe berries, allspice, mocha finish Sweetness: Dry Oak: Light Body: Full ABV: 14% Kit Volume: 14 L Approximate Yield: 23 L Ready to bottle in 6-8 weeks Grape skins included Bottle labels included

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WineStix are a new form of oak integration for wine, designed to give new barrel flavors with an extraction time similar to cubes. The combination of Short and Long grains result in amazing gradience of flavor similar to barrels, while extracting significantly quicker! These are Medium Plus toast North American Oak staves, and depending on the wine, will impart flavors of roasted coffee, spice, nutmeg, honey, light chocolate, and hints of leather. This is a two pack of WineStix, sized specifically for a 5-6 gallon carboy of wine. WineStix will easily fit through the mouth of a glass carboy, and can be attached to a string via the drilled hole for easy removal! 1" W x 8.5" Long One carboy Winestix will treat 5-6 gallons of wine.  

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Italian Toscana Blend will whisk you away to Italy in one sip; pack your passport for this vacation in a glass Order in pizza Napoletana and sit back with a generous pour of this incredible blend Flavors of blackberry, black currant, vanilla, and spice Full-bodied and dry, 14% ABV Whip up a batch in 30 mins or less! Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in 6-8 weeks Premium kit includes grape skins for an authentic wine making experience Bottle labels included for a professional finish What other locale would be more appropriate as the preeminent Italian wine region than that which birthed the Renaissance? Tuscany boasts a varied landscape of rolling hills and low mountains that create a myriad of mesoclimates for unique growing conditions as you travel from vineyard to vineyard. Although sangiovese is the most widely grown grape in this region, you’d be surprised at how much the characteristics fluctuate from one to another. Some of Italy’s most celebrated red wines come from Tuscany. Wine has strong ties to art and religion in this part of the world, and for local residents, it’s part of everyday life and near-unwaveringly present at the lunch and dinner table. Our Toscana features dark fruit flavors and aromas of blackberry and black currant, with hints of vanilla and spice, accentuated by velvety tannins and a round finish. This full bodied red has a distinct oak character and is exceedingly dry with an alcohol content of 14% by volume. The Signature Series™ Toscana is one of the most satisfying kits to make thanks to the inclusion of grape skins. You’ll mirror the professional vintner process of “punching the cap”, which makes your winemaking adventure even more hands on. VineCo’s jammy skin packs are much more expressive than dried grape skins, imparting more character from the grapes and boosting tannin structure in the finished wine. High quality oak cubes are used in the final aging process of the Toscana kit. One of the reasons oak has always been used to age wine is the slow release of delicious, complex compounds that complement the wines flavor. Oak cubes have more depth of flavor than chips or powder and slowly release compounds like furfural (sweet, caramel like), lignins (vanillin, spice, smoke), and lactones (classic oak flavor). The VineCo Signature Toscana is best enjoyed as a vacation in a glass. Ride a cruiser bike down to your local eatery and grab some tomato-based pasta or Neapolitan style pizza for takeout, then pedal back home to enjoy alongside a tall pour of this voluptuous Italian red. Toscana, Italy Blackberry, black currant, hints of vanilla and spice, velvety tannins Sweetness: Dry Oak: Heavy Body: Full ABV: 14% Kit Volume: 14 L Approximate Yield: 23 L Ready to bottle in 6-8 weeks Grape skins included Bottle labels included

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BeerStix Carboy Sticks are one of the simplest and easiest forms of oak to use in beermaking.  Simply add one stick per 5 - 6.5 gallons, and enjoy the results a couple months later.  When it comes to removing the stick, there's no fumbling around with cubes trying to get them through the neck of a carboy.  These are made with a hole at the top so you can lift the Beer Stix out with fishing line when done.  The Carboy Beer Stix are an awesome addition to the homebrewers aresenal.  Use them to take a recipe to a fun and delicious next level.  Already make an amazing stout, or brown?  These are prime candidates to age with some oak, and enjoy the rich results! 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 - Carboy Stix (2) Volume Treated - 6 gal beer each 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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Californian Cabernet Sauvignon ages beautiful and will be a favorite for any red wine enthusiast This will be what you want on the table when steak is on the dinner menu Flavors of dark berry fruit, spice, and vanilla Full-bodied and dry, 14% ABV Whip up a batch in 30 mins or less! Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in 6-8 weeks Premium kit includes grape skins for an authentic wine making experience Bottle labels included for a professional finish The world’s superlative winemaking grape, Cabernet Sauvignon is capable of producing the most complex, well-balanced, and lasting red wines you’ll ever come across. As one of the most tannic grapes used in winemaking, Cabernet Sauvignon has long been misunderstood as a wine that required ageing in order for it to develop and soften. But after decades of research, growers have learned to identify when the grapes are ready to be harvested based on the tannic ripeness, rather than sugar content alone. Although these wines are ideal candidates for ageing—and will develop beautifully when laid down—it is well within reach for winemakers to produce excellent, structured Cabernet Sauvignons that are well-enjoyed while they’re still young. Descended from Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, this relatively young grape is believed to have sprouted up from a chance crossing in the 17th century. Regardless, Cabernet Sauvignon is now the most widely planted wine grape in the world. From Bordeaux by way of California, Cabernet Sauvignon enjoys the same status and adoration in the grape growing regions of the Golden State as it does back home in France. The grapes grown in California tend to be more fruit-forward and delicate, with deep dark fruit notes of blueberry and blackberry and hints of mint and eucalyptus. Our California Cabernet Sauvignon displays layer upon layer of dark berry fruit with notes of spice and vanilla. A well structured red wine with plush tannins and a dry finish. This full-bodied red is heavy on the oak character, with a sturdy alcohol level of 14%. The Signature Series™ Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most satisfying kits to make thanks to the inclusion of grape skins. You’ll mirror the professional vintner process of “punching the cap”, which makes your winemaking adventure even more hands on. VineCo’s jammy skin packs are much more expressive than dried grape skins, imparting more character from the grapes and boosting tannin structure in the finished wine. High quality American oak cubes are used in the final aging process of the California Cabernet kit. One of the reasons oak has always been used to age wine is the slow release of delicious, complex compounds that complement the wines flavor. Oak cubes have more depth of flavor than chips or powder and slowly release compounds like furfural (sweet, caramel like), lignins (vanillin, spice, smoke), and lactones (classic oak flavor). American oak in particular is known to deliver aromatic sweetness, vanillin, and an extra helping of classic oak flavor that some Californian Cabs are famous for. The VineCo Signature Cabernet Sauvignon is a must for any red wine lover. Add a few bottles to your cellar and revisit over the months and years to see just how much the wine can develop. If you want something to pair well with a char-grilled steak, look no further than this bold, assertive varietal. Cabernet Sauvignon, California Dark berry fruit, notes of spice and vanilla with plush tannins Sweetness: Dry Oak: Heavy Body: Full ABV: 14% Kit Volume: 14 L Approximate Yield: 23 L Ready to bottle in 6-8 weeks Grape skins included Bottle labels included

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Italian Amarone Style offers a complex flavor profile and delicious oak character Savor with hearty meals or as an after-dinner treat Flavors of tart cherry, raspberry, chocolate, and spice Full-bodied and dry, 14% ABV Whip up a batch in 30 mins or less! Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in 6-8 weeks Premium kit includes grape skins for an authentic wine making experience Bottle labels included for a professional finish Amarone style red wine hails from Valpolicella in the Veneto region of north-eastern Italy. Traditionally, Amarone is made from only three approved grape varieties—Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella. To prepare the grapes, winemakers use a process known as ‘apassimento’, an Italian term for drying the harvested grapes for up to several months to concentrate the sugars and flavor. Amarone is known for its full-body, strong flavor, and high alcohol percentage. Some speculate Amarone’s creation to date back to Ancient Rome, as this powerful red would have slaked the Roman’s thirst for highly alcoholic wine. Our Italian Amarone Style has a deep red fruit quality with notes of tart cherry and raspberry, a hint of chocolate and spice, with a moderate oak character. Standing tall at 14% alcohol by volume, this full-bodied wine is quite dry with a long lingering finish. The Signature Series™ Amarone Style is one of the most satisfying kits to make thanks to the inclusion of grape skins. You’ll mirror the professional vintner process of “punching the cap”, which makes your winemaking adventure even more hands on. VineCo’s jammy skin packs are much more expressive than dried grape skins, imparting more character from the grapes and boosting tannin structure in the finished wine. High quality French oak cubes are used in the making of the Amarone Style kit. One of the reasons oak has always been used to age wine is the slow release of delicious, complex compounds that complement the wines flavor. Oak cubes have more depth of flavor than chips or powder and slowly release compounds like furfural (sweet, caramel like), lignins (vanillin, spice, smoke), and lactones (classic oak flavor). French oak in particular is known to deliver refined, less apparent oakiness than American oak. It's famous for adding mouthfeel and flavors of custard and chocolate while still allowing the fruit flavors of the wine to shine through. The Vineco Signature Amarone Style is best enjoyed over a hearty meal of red steak or venison with good company, or as an after-dinner treat paired with heartfelt conversation with that special someone. Not to be poured on any occasion, but savored as a delicious moment. Amarone Style, Italy Tart cherry, raspberry, hint of chocolate and spice Sweetness: Dry Oak: Medium Body: Full ABV: 14% Kit Volume: 14 L Approximate Yield: 23 L Ready to bottle in 6-8 weeks Grape skins included Bottle labels included    

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Don't know what to get that brewer in your life? Stuff their stocking with this Gift Bag. It has a great assortment of goodies that every brewer can find a use for. This pack is a $27 value for just $18.99. Includes:  Hop Bag 1 oz Motueka Pellet Hops 1 oz Neo1 Pellet Hops Fermometer Green and Red Bottle Caps Whirlfloc Tablets (10) 4 oz American Oak Cubes   Please Note: Image may contain items that are not included in this particular gift bag. Items do not come in a stocking.  

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Californian Merlot is a welcome pour whether it's at the dinner table or the picnic table Pair with a basket full of charcuterie fare or burgers hot off the grill Flavors of fruit, baking spices, floral, and chocolate Full-bodied and dry, 14% ABV Whip up a batch in 30 mins or less! Yields 6 gallons (2 cases) of finished wine in 6-8 weeks Premium kit includes grape skins for an authentic wine making experience Bottle labels included for a professional finish Merlot is extraordinary in its flexibility, able to be paired with many different grapes to create magnificent blends, but easily stands on its own in varietal wines. Sometimes mistaken for Cabernet Sauvignon in blind tastings, the two grapes are both descendents of Cabernet Franc and can display similar flavors and textures, although Merlot is known for being softer and less tannic. Aromas and flavors include blackberry, cassis, baked cherries, dark chocolate and mocha, among others. Merlot ranks as the second most-widely grown grape in the world, but reigns supreme in the Médoc district of Bordeaux. California-grown Merlot grapes produce what is known as “Warm-Climate Merlot”, which is the category that Merlot grown in Australia and Argentina also fall under. These grapes tend to be heavier on the fruit notes and lighter in body. Due to the lower tannin levels and softer finish, some vitners employ a longer oak-aging process to give the wine more structure. Our California Merlot is a full-bodied red with big fruit flavors with hints of rich baking spices and purple floral notes. On the higher end in regards to alcohol content at 14%, this wine has a dry chocolate finish with a moderate oak character. The Signature Series™ Merlot is one of the most satisfying kits to make thanks to the inclusion of grape skins. You’ll mirror the professional vintner process of “punching the cap”, which makes your winemaking adventure even more hands on. VineCo’s jammy skin packs are much more expressive than dried grape skins, imparting more character from the grapes and boosting tannin structure in the finished wine. High quality American oak cubes are used in the final aging process of the California Merlot kit. One of the reasons oak has always been used to age wine is the slow release of delicious, complex compounds that complement the wines flavor. Oak cubes have more depth of flavor than chips or powder and slowly release compounds like furfural (sweet, caramel like), lignins (vanillin, spice, smoke), and lactones (classic oak flavor). American oak in particular is known to deliver aromatic sweetness, vanillin, and classic oak flavor. The VineCo Signature Merlot is not to be sequestered to the dinner table. This is a wine you want to pack up and take with you on a picnic. Enjoy with the sun overhead, a light breeze at your back, and a charcuterie board within arm’s reach. At supper time, you may find Merlot to be the perfect compliment to grilled beef burgers or a freshly chopped Caesar salad. Merlot, California Big fruit flavors, rich baking spices, purple floral notes, chocolaty finish Sweetness: Dry Oak: Medium Body: Full ABV: 14% Kit Volume: 14 L Approximate Yield: 23 L Ready to bottle in 6-8 weeks Grape skins included Bottle labels included

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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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WineStix are a new form of oak integration for wine, designed to give new barrel flavors with an extraction time similar to cubes. The combination of Short and Long grains result in amazing gradience of flavor similar to barrels, while extracting significantly quicker! These are Light toast French Oak Tank Staves from the Allier forest, and depending on the wine, will impart a vanilla, coffee, sweetness, while ereasing bitterness and excessive astringency and vegetal character. The French Oak Tank Staves are sized to provide New Barrel flavor to a 60 gallon lot of wine. Doing more than 60 gallons? Simply toss in another stave! Another advantage of the WineStix over traditional staves is that these will not stick together like flat staves would, the cross-hatch pattern will result in consistent extraction throughout the life of these. These can also be cut down if necessary to dose a smaller batch of wine.   4" W x 37" Long

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Xoakers are 1" Solid Oak spheres made from high quality French oak and seasoned for a minimum of 24 months.  They will contribute a complex oak character while softening and rounding the wine as well.  What sets these apart though, are their shape and ease of use.  The uniform size allows for precise dosing, and easy removal once complete.  Whether you are using carboys or neutral barrels, additions are as simple as counting out however many Xoakers you need, and tossing them in.  Every vessel will be oaked to the same extent when using these, and no need to weigh them out! Removing them is as simple as turning over your carboy or barrel, and watching them roll out!  These can be used in both red and white wines, and are perfect for carboys, barrels, small tanks, and kegs.  Ideal oak for the home winemaker!  These Convection Toasted Medium Plus French Oak Xoakers are packed in Mylar bags, and will contribute various flavors depending on the wine. The 8 pack will treat 4-8 gallons & 1 lb will treat 35-70 gallons. Dosage: 1-2 Xoakers / Gallon (3.78 L) wine (depends on desired Oak Impact) Contact Time: 4 Month Minimum Recommended Useful Life in Wine: 12 Months Size: 1" Diameter Spheres, 70 French Oak Xoakers / lb Liquid Displacement: .10 gal (.41 L) Toast Level: Med +        

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Oak Dominoes (longer contact time than cubes or chips) Medium Plus toast level  Fire Toasted by hand Made from winery quality Hungarian/Slavonian Oak These Balazs Oak dominoes feature Medium Plus level toast. Recommended for use during short term aging for 4-5 months. As a starting point use 1 oz per gallon. Taste after four months and add more if needed. Balazs segments are made from Slavonian oak. Slavonian oak is grown in the area of Croatia that borders Hungary. While the area of Slavonia has changed hands many times, being under Hungarian control in the past, what has always remained constant is the quality of the oak grown in the region. Slavonian oak is beloved in Italy where it is widely used in the traditional and classic Italian wines of the Veneto, Tuscany and Piedmont.  It is known for having the utmost respect for the fruit which is why Italian producers extensively use this oak. This makes this oak extremely useful for home winemakers who, because of the small quantities being made, need to pay special attention to not over oaking their wine. Use: Short Aging Form: Dominoes - 2" x 1" x 0.4" Time of Contact: 4-5 months Recommended Quantity:  0.8-1.1 oz/gal Type: Medium Plus Toast

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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 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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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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