Sliced Bourbon Barrel Staves 2 ct.

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Sliced Bourbon Barrel Staves 2 ct.

These sliced staves do vary in size. They are anywhere from 1/2''- 1" wide, 1/8"-1/4" thick and 8-13" in length. Please keep this in mind when purchasing. Many commercial chips have allowed moisture (bourbon) to dry up. This is not the case with these sliced staves. These staves have been processed from authentic Kentucky bourbon barrels.

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These staves add flavor and depth to whatever you're trying to infuse. I don't reuse the staves. Also more affordable and practical than whole barrels.

Reviewed by: Marie Benzschawel from United States on 5/25/2020

Great oak flavor in my brown ale

I have brewed this brown ale several times and decided to try it on oak. I've used chips before, but hated working with them. I had to snap/bend them to get them to fit into a mason jar for a sanitizing bourbon soak for a day or two. I added them to an empty CO2 purged 5 gallon carboy, then racked the brown ale from primary. I left it for about 4 weeks and it was perfect for what I wanted. It was noticeable and really added a great note. If I had gone 3 months and/or used 4 staves instead of 2, it may have given a big flavor punch.

Reviewed by: Ryan Calhoon from United States on 11/19/2019

Perfect

I'm using these to flavor kombucha and the results are fantastic. I was a little wary of bacteria entering my secondary fermentation through these guys, so I wiped them down with a little bourbon. No problems, amazing flavor. Will definitely be buying again.

Reviewed by: Preston from United States on 1/27/2019

mmmmm bourbon

You will need to cut them up if you are adding to a glass carboy. I also charred them on the grill before soaked them in bourbon.

Reviewed by: chris mell from usa on 9/18/2018

Whiskey Barrel Stout

Brewed a whiskey barrel stout with 2 of these barrel staves. I soaked the staves in whiskey for a week and then added the staves and the whiskey to the secondary fermenter for 2 weeks. Added a pound of lactose during the boil for more body. Really good stout with a hint of whiskey.

Reviewed by: Jimmy from on 2/20/2018

Great flavor and aroma

I ordered 10 staves for 2 gallons of peri peri hot sauce I was aging, ended up only needing 4 because they had a strong bourbon/charred oak flavor. Really fantastic tasting, elevated my hot sauce to the next level.

Reviewed by: Colin Peacock from on 11/22/2015

Q: The sliced barrel staves how many of those do you think I need for a cherry hard cider 5 gal? Thanks!

Asked by: Mark Melton - 12/10/2020

A: 1-2 staves per 5 gallons is reccomended

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Answer provided by: Aaron (12/11/2020)

Q: Do you offer wholesale amounts for the Bourbon Barrel staves?

Asked by: Kayce - 8/12/2019

A: We do offer the staves wholesale on a separate wholesale website. You can apply for access to the site using the web information below for us to review and grant access from there:

https://www.oldalewholesale.org/myaccount.asp

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Answer provided by: Aaron (8/12/2019)

Q: Can I use the staves to smoke meat or to marinate meat?

Asked by: J.P.Ethier - 7/19/2019

A: These are a charred oak used for aging spirits, similar to the JAck Daniels BBQ chips so they can be used in a smoker

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Answer provided by: Aaron (7/19/2019)

Q: I was curious when exactly the season is for bourbon barrel staves. I'm trying to determine if I should sit on my batch of beer but without knowing when the staves are available, I cannot make that decision. thanks, loren miraglia

Asked by: Loren Miraglia - 1/2/2019

A: The current vendor does not have an ETA listed for the return at this time, but when available they normally ship throughout the year

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Answer provided by: Aaron (1/3/2019)

Q: I assume these staves can be reused? Do they need to be cleaned in any way before resoaking in spirits after using?

Asked by: Karen Keefer - 12/9/2018

A: they could potentially be reused, and a soak in spirit or with a potassium metabisulfite solution prior to the next use would be best

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Answer provided by: Aaron (12/9/2018)

Q: Yes I have around 15 gallons that I plan to age in a full size whiskey barrell to turn into bourbon , how many of the oak staves would I need to purchase for this amount ? How long should I age this ? Would I need to char the staves or soak in a whiskey or do nothing ? Thanks

Asked by: Jay - 10/20/2018

A: The staves are trimmed from a previously used charred oak barrel and will have a charred edge and some spirit soaked into the staves when they arrive. You can treat the staves with additional spirit or char them further if you'd like, but a rate of 2 per 5 gallons would be a good ration to use with them as they arrived added to the batch.

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Answer provided by: Aaron (10/20/2018)

Q: What is the recommended method for sanitizing? Will using one-step kill any of the flavor? I was thinking of soaking in Bourbon and then dumping the whole thing into the secondary.

Asked by: Joe Lebano - 11/5/2017

A: A pass through asanitizer solution would not harm the wood but soaking in a bourbon or whiskey would preserve more of that flavor profile and serve the purpose of sanitizing as well

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Answer provided by: Aaron (11/6/2017)

Q: Which Kentucky bourbon barrels do these staves come from?

Asked by: Calvin cahall - 9/11/2017

A: As stated previously in a different response, These staves are cut from a number of different barrel sources in Bourbon County. There is no real way to tell exactly which barrel source will be shipped to us, or shipped back out to you. You can treat the staves with a Whiskey of your choice in addition to the residual flavor left on the staves.

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Answer provided by: Aaron (9/12/2017)

Q: Do the staves come vacuum sealed?

Asked by: Ronnie Williams - 2/18/2017

A: The staves do come in a poly heat sealed bag, but are not vacuum sealed

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Answer provided by: Aaron (2/18/2017)

Q: If I'm not going to use the staves right away, can they be frozen, and then thawed immediately prior to use?

Asked by: Keith Robinson - 10/24/2016

A: That would be fine. I'd double bag it in zip top bags, however, to keep as much moisture in as possible

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Answer provided by: Donald (11/2/2016)

Q: Where do these bourbon staves come from? I was going to sanitize them in bourbon and would like to match them up accordingly.

Asked by: Chris Mangan - 4/15/2016

A: These staves are cut from a number of different barrel sources in Bourbon County. There is no real way to tell exactly which barrel source will be shipped to us, or shipped back out to you. You can treat the staves with a Whiskey of your choice in addition to the residual flavor left on the staves.

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Answer provided by: Aaron (5/13/2016)

Q: Do I have to worry about these staves being sanitized? Is there enough bourbon in the staves where I shouldn't be concerned with infection?

Asked by: Matt - 2/22/2016

A: Recommend sanitizing anything that goes in after the boil. No need to soak in sanitizer, but at least long enough for contact.

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Answer provided by: Desiree (3/5/2016)

Q: How long should the staves stay in the beer to get the right flavor?

Asked by: Justin Snair - 10/28/2015

A: You should take sanitized samples periodically to test the flavor the staves are imparting. Everyone is looking for a different amount of flavor, so it is best to test with a thief and bottle/keg the beer when you have it to your liking.

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Answer provided by: Carson (10/28/2015)

Q: How long can these be stored in their original packaging before they lose their bourbon flavor?

Asked by: iamcam - 10/19/2015

A: To be honest, I am not sure, never have them around long enough to dry out. If need be could always soak in bourbon.

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Answer provided by: Chris (10/20/2015)

Q: I would like to infuse cigars by placing staves in a humidor, instead of investing in a whole barrel. Do the staves retain a relatively pungent aroma?

Asked by: austin - 9/19/2015

A: These do have an aroma, but this will dissipate over time. These are meant for brewing purposes, I'm not sure that they will be adequate for your application.

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Answer provided by: Carson (9/22/2015)

Q: If I am making a 5 gallon batch, will 2 staves be enough?

Asked by: Jose Terrazas - 8/23/2015

A: 2 staves will be plenty for a 5 gallon batch.

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Answer provided by: Robert (8/24/2015)

Q: Do these staves have residual bourbon or can/should they be soaked before adding to a fermentor? Thanks

Asked by: Shane - 8/3/2015

A: These staves have residual bourbon in them so their is no need to soak the staves in more bourbon.

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Answer provided by: Robert (8/4/2015)

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Sliced Bourbon Barrel Staves 2 ct.

Q: The sliced barrel staves how many of those do you think I need for a cherry hard cider 5 gal? Thanks!

Q: Do you offer wholesale amounts for the Bourbon Barrel staves?

Q: Can I use the staves to smoke meat or to marinate meat?

Q: I was curious when exactly the season is for bourbon barrel staves. I'm trying to determine if I should sit on my batch of beer but without knowing when the staves are available, I cannot make that decision. thanks, loren miraglia

Q: I assume these staves can be reused? Do they need to be cleaned in any way before resoaking in spirits after using?

Q: Yes I have around 15 gallons that I plan to age in a full size whiskey barrell to turn into bourbon , how many of the oak staves would I need to purchase for this amount ? How long should I age this ? Would I need to char the staves or soak in a whiskey or do nothing ? Thanks

Q: What is the recommended method for sanitizing? Will using one-step kill any of the flavor? I was thinking of soaking in Bourbon and then dumping the whole thing into the secondary.

Q: Which Kentucky bourbon barrels do these staves come from?

Q: Do the staves come vacuum sealed?

Q: If I'm not going to use the staves right away, can they be frozen, and then thawed immediately prior to use?

Q: Where do these bourbon staves come from? I was going to sanitize them in bourbon and would like to match them up accordingly.

Q: Do I have to worry about these staves being sanitized? Is there enough bourbon in the staves where I shouldn't be concerned with infection?

Q: How long should the staves stay in the beer to get the right flavor?

Q: How long can these be stored in their original packaging before they lose their bourbon flavor?

Q: I would like to infuse cigars by placing staves in a humidor, instead of investing in a whole barrel. Do the staves retain a relatively pungent aroma?

Q: If I am making a 5 gallon batch, will 2 staves be enough?

Q: Do these staves have residual bourbon or can/should they be soaked before adding to a fermentor? Thanks

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