Using Oak Chips in home winemaking

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[@andygeorgiou2846]

I sterilise my oak chips by wrapping in foil and in the oven at 100 centigrade for 20-30 minutes. I also sterilise my wine bottles in the oven. I use a UVC light to sterilise other equipment too. I don’t use chemicals.

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Loved the video! The extra information about each sanitation method has really helped make decisions for my own brews

[@effjay8010]

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[@usafirst79]

Great advice. Seems baking the chips is best to maintain the flavor and tannins. Will definitely try it. Thanks!

[@DIYFermentation]

The chips will have an aroma of vanilla after streaming/baking.

[@blacksquare]

Very informative video. This answered a lot of questions on using oak chips in my wine making. Thanks

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[@leifd731]

Very informative and timely. Thank you Charles.

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Why make it harder than it needs to be.

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This was awesome and the exact type of video I was looking for, thank you!

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[@ashannahensley3288]

You can also use a Tea Infuser tube for oak chips. Rather than a bag, and a tube is reuseable.

[@DIYFermentation]

Good Idea. In recipes that use tannin, you may have seen me using boiled black tea as a substitute.

[@JoshPostVlogs]

Great video. Beginner question here but what is racking? At what part of the process do you do racking? Thanks!

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[@DIYFermentation]

Thank you. I have about 7-8 more videos to do before calling it a wrap.

[@danielanderson635]

I like to boil mine then lightly smoke them with fruit wood like apple or cherry.

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Thank you for the great information!! Great video.

[@neilbateman7039]

Brilliant! Thanks.

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[@dexterholder7057]

Thanks alot. I had bought some chips and tried them but I didn't Sterlize well and it spoiled the wine. But you have given me so much better ways of doing it thanks.

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[@KCreations4You]

I was hoping you were going to cover what flavors you would add this to.

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You're welcome.

[@scottcrawford337]

Can I use oak twigs in place of chips?

[@KoldKillaC]

Thanks for the content! Easy to understand and straight to the point! Great video!

[@DIYFermentation]

That's the purpose of this channel.

[@dioad1739]

What a great channel very informative in the art of wine making, I’ve have batch of blackberry and have been wondering about using a oak spiral on it I have but not clear on tannins use with blackberry.

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Just what I was looking for, for my mead making. Thank you!

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[@ntokozoqwabe1842]

Good day, how do I clear the cloudiness from my moonshine after adding oak chips or how can u prevent that

[@DIYFermentation]

Two things: 1. This channel; does not enguage in making "moonshine" 2. This chanell has a standing policy against offering individual winemaking advice.

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[@shannoncraig509]

I use Hungarian oak cubes with a medium toast. Great job on your presentation!

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Good summary. Thank you!

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[@gretathuumberg]

Thank you, I'm going to use this for my Mead

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[@kaku_zato]

assuming that temperature for oven you gave is F and not C?

[@DIYFermentation]

Correct.

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[@clintonbird4625]

Like you video. Been making wine 3 years now. Did wonder about oak chip in wine and you answered them pretty good. Lots of useful tips. One question though. Are oak chips ok in white wines or more preferred in red wines?

[@DIYFermentation]

Can't answer that. It's up to an individuals personal taste.

[@ramirofernandez3986]

How much would you add for a 2 gallon batch?

[@edithhirth7776]

Have you ever used pecan or apple wood chips. If so would you please share this information. Sounds interesting. Glad to know about your oak chips and sterilizing processing. Enjoyed your video. Thank you. Edith H

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Sorry, this is wine making, not barbecue, Thank you for watching.

[@edithhirth7776]

@@DIYFermentation I was asking about using the pecan and apple for wine. Sorry I didn’t clarify the question. I definitely like your videos as I’ve learned several things and cleared up questions I’ve had about other things

[@userscnamesux775]

Thanks for postings this, any tips on preferred tannins? chips, powder or tea? different applications between reds & whites? Thought maybe boiling & then adding liquid after fermentation? Lots of variables & experiments to consider, Thank you for the effort & research.

[@DIYFermentation]

Thank you for watching, but those types of time would be better served on a more advanced channel.

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I really like your channel it's simple and informative. Please, make video going through the racking process. Thanks

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I already have. Please check out: Racking your wine: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGiVqpmvotN5osU and Bottle Cap Cork: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGOykHyHrdJ0e6s

[@Timmiller166]

This is for any newbies out there. The proper terminology is sanitizing not sterilizing. We are not performing surgery.

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Thank you for your comment.

[@Timmiller166]

@@DIYFermentation No disrespect intended

[@martinamor3910]

Very informative so many thanks for your easily understood video. One question I have is regarding the sterilisation of the oak chips. It is widely published to sterilise in boiling water. Although personally I also have doubts in this method due to boiling away the aromatics tannins etc from the oak. Do you think though for those who do boil they should include the boiled liqueur into the racked wine? So as to include any products flavours etc that came out from the oak. Personally though I prefer to sterilise using the oven at 110 deg C for 15 minutes.

[@DIYFermentation]

I personally would not use the boiling method. Also short comments please. I tend not to read long paragraphs (I get a lot of comments).

[@martinamor3910]

@@DIYFermentation Sorry for long reply! I assume if you don't wish to read longer constructive comments, your readers do. And you didn't answer if boiling sterilisation is used should the liquor be included into the wine?

[@KristiinaKasepalu]

Very much appriciated

[@kurtulrich761]

Hello , I'm a big fan of your channel ! , was wondering is pasteurization absolutely necessary to age wine or store wine not so long term ? And also I'm ordering some oak chips or maybe a small oak barrel. Thank you for all the information!

[@DIYFermentation]

If you have no plans to back sweeten and your absolutely sure that fermentation is complete, then you will "probably" be okay.

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fantastic video!

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[@scarecrown7s]

Interesting idea, thanks for sharing

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[@MrSweetbabyray]

Could you use a diluted solution of star san to soak the chips and sanitize them as opposed to alcohol?

[@DIYFermentation]

StarSan is not recommended for porous surfaces like wood.

[@tcolton555]

Thank you!

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[@Jellofreeze]

This was helpful. I plan on adding Oak Chips to my blue berry wine but not sure if that will taste right. The black grape wine might be more suitable but what about the blue berry ?

[@DIYFermentation]

Sorry Wari, but how oak will affect the flavor of any given wine, is beyond the scope of the channel.

[@Jellofreeze]

@@DIYFermentation that was brutally great to hear. Being straightforward really relieved my worry because this isn't an exact science. A Virginia vineyard enthusiast once said " the guy 3 miles away might grow the same wine and it come out completely unexpected. . So far the Oak taste good, but the wine feels more watered down. I might leave the Oak out of my blueberry wine from here on. But it definitely works great with Black seedless grapes . Thanks for being real with me .

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Hello from England! I have just started watching your videos and enjoy your content - I am new to brewing and you're really helpful and enjoy your sense of humour :) I have just started the process of a peach ice tea melomel (mead) - have you or do you know of a good honey alternative that isn't maple syrup, I'm looking to do a vegan mead.

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Thanks for watching! You should be able to replace the honey with agave nectar.

[@jackedmondson1435]

@@DIYFermentation Oh, nice one! I will certainly test a batch out - I have never tried agave nectar before but I do have a soft spot for tequila, maybe I'll try a freeze distillation and conjure up some homemade tequila! Happy brewing 😊

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[@ilvinadrian9882]

Hello! What is your method of de-gassing a 1 gallon fermenting jug?

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I have just purchased a degassing wand arriving next week. I'll do a degassing video later next month.

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Good information.

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Great video

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[@andygeorgiou2846]

Stick’em in the oven at 100c or more for 30min. Done!!

[@DIYFermentation]

As long as they don't start smoking it's all good.

[@andygeorgiou2846]

@@DIYFermentation Yes Sir keep your eyes on it lol

[@KH-on5pu]

Can you use oak chips at the very beginning? Like right when you add the yeast?

[@DIYFermentation]

Why would you add oak to your primary that will only last about a week. The oak character in wine gets developed over time.

[@KH-on5pu]

@@DIYFermentation thank you!

[@patriotsedge6730]

I would say yes. As I do this. There is no need to be in a rush to the first rack. I have some brews sitting in primary for 6 weeks. Also, when you do rack and you wash the bottle out you can always use a strainer to capture the chips and after a quick rinse, toss them back into your brew while in secondary.

[@dooomswear303]

Can I use other woods?

[@DIYFermentation]

In the video I only describe one type of wood. No other videos have been produced to describe other types of wood.

[@perryhoward9309]

I like wood chips, but lately I have been using oak spirals

[@DIYFermentation]

Because I'm using 4 liter jugs, the opening is a bit narrow. Removing the chips might be a little bit of a problem. I've got to make some kind of hook to help remove the larger pieces.

[@musicmike1960]

Just place them in the microwave for 60 seconds without water...Works for me...

[@kennethmay5624]

Hope your table was sanitized as were hands...dropped oak chip on table then adding can risk unwanted bacteria. :) Excellent video!

[@DIYFermentation]

Although technically correct, I'm applying the 5-second rule.

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[@erickmain]

1. Can we use 99% alcohol? Would it hurt anything? 2. Wood chips for BBQ work? Thank you!

[@DIYFermentation]

I cannot recommend or suggest anything other than the commonly used woods or ingredients for winemaking. Sorry.

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