ABC Crafted Series American Heavy Smoked Toasted Oak Chips are a 100 g (3.5 oz) winemaking additive for home winemakers seeking fast, robust oak flavour. Made from American oak, they add pronounced caramel, smoke and roasted-nut notes while having minimal impact on the wine’s tannin profile.
At a glance
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Product: American Heavy Smoked Toasted Oak Chips
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Brand: ABC Crafted Series
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Product type: Additive
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Net weight: 100 g (3.5 oz)
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Oak: American oak
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Flavour profile: Caramel, smoke and roasted nuts
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Suggested dosage: 4 g per litre
Why winemakers choose it
- Provides rapid aroma transfer for short-duration wine treatments.
- Adds a bold combination of caramel, smoke and roasted-nut flavours.
- Enhances aromatic complexity and overall organoleptic qualities.
- Lower ellagitannin content helps minimize changes to the wine’s tannin profile.
- Easy to position and agitate for even transfer of oak properties.
How to use
- Add the oak chips at a suggested dosage of 4 g per litre.
- Position the chips at varying depths in the container.
- Shake the container once a week to encourage even flavour distribution.
- Adjust the treatment duration to suit the desired intensity. These chips are well suited to short-duration treatments because of their rapid aroma transfer.
- After use, store the product in its original packaging in a cool, dry place.
Frequently asked questions
What flavour do American Heavy Smoked Toasted Oak Chips add to wine?
They add robust notes of caramel, smoke and roasted nuts, while increasing aromatic complexity.
What is the recommended dosage?
The suggested dosage is 4 g per litre. Treatment duration can vary according to the desired flavour intensity.
Are these oak chips suitable for short-term wine treatments?
Yes. Their rapid aroma transfer makes them particularly effective for short-duration treatments.
How should I store the oak chips?
Keep them in the original packaging in a cool, dry place to help maintain their efficacy.
