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I am in the process of making a strong ale that is supposed to replicate an oak barrel aged ale. I bought some oak chips from the LHBS. The package was 4 oz. I asked the store owner about how much of the oak I should soak in bourbon and how long to keep the infused oak in the secondary. His advise was to use it all and after soaking in the bourbon add it all to secondary and keep for at least 1-2 months before bottling. This seems extreme. I put 2 oz of the chips in bourbon to soak for the next week.
Any advise would be appreciated. Thanks
Dan
Any advise would be appreciated. Thanks
Dan