Oak Chip sanitation

[the_trout]

pretty straight forward question. whats the best way to sanitize these? can I just hit them with some starsan or is there a better method?

 

[nbrack]

maybe soak it in some vodka for a couple days?

Here is another thread

 

[unionrdr]

Soak'em in a lil vodka for a few days. Then pour all through a hop sock into secondary,tie off & drop it in. Rack finished beer over that. Let it sit a week & try a sample. You can also boil them in a little water for a few minutes,cool,& use the same way.

 

[res291que]

For some great tips on using oak chips in brewing, listen to this podcast (mp3 version) http://ec.libsyn.com/p/0/0/0/000fc5...1ce3dae902ea1d01cd833ed9c05e8b3d&c_id=1452195

 

[Johnnyhitch1]

Boiling them softens the oak character and removes tannins
I would soak in a dark liquor of yur choice. Nothing lives in spirits.

 

[unionrdr]

Yeah,that's what I usually do. But if they're boiled,you'd still add the liquid as well,just like with liquor. The oak resins soak out as the chips soak up the liquor. So I use both.

 

[F250]

pretty straight forward question. whats the best way to sanitize these? can I just hit them with some starsan or is there a better method?

Bourbon! :cross:

Rick

 

[unionrdr]

I use Beam's Black 8 year old bourbon myself.

 

[techbrewie]

if you want a sweeter product you could do brandy as well. This works really well with a lot of stouts.

 

[F250]

I use Beam's Black 8 year old bourbon myself.

A good choice. Or, 3 Roses, Elijah Craig, Bakers, Buffalo Trace,.......

:rockin:

Rick (likes his bourbon)

 

[unionrdr]

Me too,every now & then when I need some for brewing. Helps me remember pop,who used to buy me a 5th of Beam's Choice for my birthday. I always tried to have some fresh bass & fries ready to go with it. :rockin: