oak sources?
Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 11:18 pm
Hi guys,
considering the astronomical prices of a small amount of oak chips at homebrew stores, i was wondernig if anyone had any tips for locating oak suitable for aging.. Im hesitant to just go to some wood/timber place and ask for some because its probably been treated with craploads of pesticides and other nasties.
Any ideas how or where I might try for "organic" / non-treated? My only other idea was to buy an old barrel, use it as is, or chip it up and use it in glass bottles. Still astronomically priced though.
considering the astronomical prices of a small amount of oak chips at homebrew stores, i was wondernig if anyone had any tips for locating oak suitable for aging.. Im hesitant to just go to some wood/timber place and ask for some because its probably been treated with craploads of pesticides and other nasties.
Any ideas how or where I might try for "organic" / non-treated? My only other idea was to buy an old barrel, use it as is, or chip it up and use it in glass bottles. Still astronomically priced though.