{"product_id":"pure-distilling-french-oak-chips-100g","title":"Pure Distilling French Oak Chips 100g","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eProduced from French oak, these raw, un-toasted chips offer a tight-grained wood with a refined spicy-cedar aromatic profile. The signature notes come from natural eugenol and cedrol, delivering clove, subtle cedar, and a distinctive dry spice, while sweet vanilla is completely absent in this raw state. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe chips also contain a substantial amount of ellagitannins—highly water-soluble compounds that provide a firm, silky mouthfeel and structure when carefully controlled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eA pre-boiling step is mandatory to remove the harshest tannin fraction and allow the elegant spice and cedar to come forward without gripping astringency. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eFor distillers, this chip supplies a sophisticated framework for building brandies, single malt–style spirits, and other refined liquors. It is equally suited to adding a polished, spicy tannin structure to Belgian-style ales, dry traditional meads, cyser, and age-worthy wines when used with precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eUser Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eImportant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e: Untoasted French oak is high in harsh, water-soluble tannins. Boil the chips for 10 minutes and discard the water. This strips the most aggressive astringent compounds while preserving the clove and cedar character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eSpirits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e: Start at 10 g per litre, post-boil. Taste every 2–3 days; typical contact time is 2–4 weeks. Do not exceed 25 g\/L. To later introduce vanilla, remove, dry, and toast the chips at 180°C for 15 minutes before returning them to the spirit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eBeer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e: Add 2–3 g per litre in secondary, boiled. The spicy, clove-like notes are delicate but can quickly dominate; check after 5 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e: Use 1–2 g per litre during bulk ageing, boiled. The tannins integrate rapidly; sample every 2–3 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eCider \u0026amp; Mead\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e: Use 1–2 g per litre after primary, boiled. A light hand adds spicy structure without overwhelming fruit or honey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eSingle use. Store in a dry, odour-free container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pure Distilling","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44037965316230,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0008\/7221\/8684\/files\/Chip-French-Oak-100_1_-2.jpg?v=1781424618","url":"https:\/\/allthingsfermented.nz\/products\/pure-distilling-french-oak-chips-100g","provider":"All Things Fermented | Home Brew Supplies Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}