Infusion Oak Spiral-AMBURANA 8” 2/PK

Infusion Oak Spiral-AMBURANA 8” 2/PK is a great wine making additive to impart oak flavors to your wine without the labor intensiveness of barrel aging.

WINE MAKING 

Also known as Brazilian oak, Amburana (Amburana cearensis) takes its name from country from where most Amburana trees grow. It imparts sweet and savory flavors of gingerbread and vanilla with subtle herbal notes of thyme. 

USAGE

It is best to use Infusion Oak Spiral-AMBURANA 8” 2/PK during secondary fermentation. Oak spirals fit in the neck of your carboy and are a convenient solution for the home winemaker.

Be sure to monitor the flavor of your wine during the oaking process. Oak spirals can accomplish the equivalent of 8 months of barrel aging in as little as 6 weeks. Remove the spirals by racking your wine when you have reached the desired flavor profile. Amburana can also reduce acidity. You want to monitor the acidity of your wine after infusion and adjust pH if necessary. 

LIQUOR MAKING

Amburana oak spirals can also be used to flavor Rum, Tequila, Bourbon, Whiskey, Scotch and neutral spirits.

 OTHER THINGS YOU MIGHT NEED

Carboys

The bottlenecks of Five and Six Gallon Carboys are perfectly sized for using Oak Spirals.  

One Gallon Glass Wide Mouth Jug With Lid

A one gallon glass wide mouth jug is perfect for using Amburana Oak to flavor liquors. 

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