{"product_id":"oak-chips-american-toast-500gm","title":"OAK CHIPS AMERICAN TOAST 500gm","description":"\u003ch3\u003eToasted American Oak Chips 500gm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eToasted American oak barrel chips are highly favoured in home brewing and distilling because the heat-treating process activates compounds in the wood, transforming raw lumber notes into sweet, rich profiles of vanilla, caramel, and warm spices.\u003cbr\u003eBecause oak chips have a very large surface area relative to their volume, they extract these toasted flavours and deep colours into your beverage much faster than a standard aging barrel or large stave.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLight Toast:\u003c\/h4\u003e\nMild wood expression that helps retain natural fruit characters while adding subtle structure. Great for crisp white wines or lighter wild ales.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMedium Toast:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eThe standard for spirits and dark beers. It maximizes the extraction of vanilla, coconut, and buttery caramel without bringing overly smoky flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHeavy \/ Dark Toast:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eGives a highly caramelized, deeply robust profile with heavy toasted wood notes. Best for mimics of dark rum, heavy stouts, or charred bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSoaking \u0026amp; Agitation Rates:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFor Spirits (40% - 50% ABV):\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQuick Ageing:\u003c\/h4\u003e\nUse 10g to 15gms per litre for 7 to 10 days. Watch closely to prevent an \"over-oaked\", overly astringent flavour.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSlow Ageing:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse 7g per litre for 3 to 4 weeks. This dosage allows the wood characters to integrate more smoothly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFor Beer and Wine:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003eUse roughly 2g to 4g per litre during secondary fermentation or conditioning. Let it rest for a minimum of 24 to 48 hours, tasting periodically until you hit your ideal flavour ceiling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pure Distilling","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67603799671100,"sku":"21260 - AM TOAST","price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/3807\/5690\/files\/21260-ToastedAmericanChips.png?v=1790756218","url":"https:\/\/brewmart.com.au\/products\/oak-chips-american-toast-500gm","provider":"Brewmart Retail","version":"1.0","type":"link"}