Oak chips in glass ageing

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T-type
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Oak chips in glass ageing

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So i bought a 1lb bag of medium oak chips from brewhaus. I been looking for directions on to add how much to how many ml's or what not of 80proof and then if i add my bourbon flavoring alittle later or at the same time....?

Thanks just looking for a direction of how much to add really...
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Re: Oak chips in glass ageing

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Your bouron flavoring already has the aged on oak taste in there. Use your adjunct first, then decide if you want more oak. Adding more oak will probably be overkill.
Save your chips for a potstilled grain mash or UJSSM. Less wood for longer is better than too much. A couple of 1/2 dollar sized chips per quart is a good starting point.
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