Premium Oak Blocks for Vanilla Extraction & Brewing - Natural Flavor Enhancer

Specially crafted for vanilla extraction and brewing processes, these oak blocks are ideal for adding additional flavor to your extract or brew. In addition, they will also reduce the alcoholic bite often found in homemade vanilla extract while adding a subtle oak aged flavor. Our premium oak blocks are ~1 - 2 cm cubes that come in 3 different varieties. American Oak Medium Toast French Oak Medium Toast Hungarian Oak Medium+ Toast Some folks add their oak blocks at the beginning of the extraction, while other add theirs closer to the end. It's all personal preference, just stay patient and try different things to reach the flavor you're looking for! One recommended technique is outlined below. When to Add:After your vanilla extract has been steeping for about 4–6 weeks, add the oak blocks to begin the aging process. Ratio:Use approximately 0.5–0.7 oz of oak blocks per quart of extract (about 8–12 small blocks, 1–2 cm each), or 1.8–2.5 oz per gallon. This provides the ideal surface a