Beer Forum

I made an Old Ale a few months back and I would like to add some oak flavor. I have 4 oz of light toast and dark toast oak chips to choose from but I don't know how much to use. I added some of each to half pint samples a few hours ago and the dark toast is already adding some vanilla aromas to the beer.

Does increase dose decrease the contact time needed? Thanks, any help is great.

-Bill

Amount of flavor is based on time, surface area and likely temperature mainly...

Here you go my good man.

http://thebrewingnetwork.com/shows/Brew ... Wood-Aging

Downloading it now, thanks.

You bet. I listened to this a couple weeks ago. I think it's going to answer most of your questions.

JP really knows how to use wood.