How long does it take to impart oak flavor with oak chips?

[mrbeachroach]

Hello friends.

For any who our experience with adding of chips, how long does it take to impart The flavor?

Also is there a better time to do it for example in primary, secondary or after the second or third racking in bulk aging?

 

[jgmillr1]

The speed at which the flavors are extracted depend on the size of the chips. Granulated oak is just a matter of days and can be added during primary fermentation before pressing a few days later. Chips will need at least a couple weeks to a couple months for full extraction. That makes it better to use chips during the bulk aging stage.