{"title":"OAK BEANS","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"eichen-beans","title":"OAK BEANS - WOOD FIRE TOASTING","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWOOD:\u003c\/strong\u003e French Oak\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZE:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(69, 49, 53);\"\u003e9 x 10 x 10 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePACKAGING:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 kg inclusive Infusion Bag\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTOASTING:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(69, 49, 53);\"\u003eMedium\/Medium +\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTOASTING METHOD:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood Fire\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRECOMMENDED DOSAGE (WINE):\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 2 grams per liter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUGGESTED MINIMUM CONTACT TIME (WINE):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 month\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #453135;\"\u003eDELIVERY TIME:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #453135;\"\u003eApprox\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #453135;\"\u003e. 20 working days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-block=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PREMIUM CLASS OF OAK ALTERNATIVES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOak Beans are among the most advanced and high-performance oak alternative products available today. They combine the rapid and efficient flavor extraction of small-format wood products with the complexity, elegance, and authenticity of traditional barrel maturation. For producers of wine, spirits, beer, and cider, Oak Beans provide an exceptionally precise way to introduce premium oak character while achieving consistent and reproducible results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Oak Beans are crafted from carefully selected staves of fine-grained French oak sourced from renowned French forests. Before processing, the wood is naturally air-dried for a minimum of 24 months. This extended seasoning period reduces undesirable wood compounds and promotes the development of a refined, balanced, and highly complex aromatic profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFIRE-TOASTED OVER OPEN FLAME – A CRUCIAL QUALITY ADVANTAGE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnlike many industrial oak alternatives, our Oak Beans are traditionally toasted over an open wood fire. This method is considered the gold standard of oak toasting and is also used for premium barrel staves in high-end cooperage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slow and natural heat development allows for a far more complex transformation of the wood compounds than conventional hot-air or infrared toasting methods. The result is greater aromatic depth, enhanced complexity, and exceptional sensory precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the toast level, flavors can range from elegant vanilla, caramel, and sweet spice notes to roasted nuts, cocoa, coffee, and refined toasted oak aromas. The result is an authentic barrel character with remarkable aromatic complexity and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAXIMUM FLAVOR EXTRACTION WITH CONTROLLED OAK INFLUENCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThanks to their unique shape, Oak Beans provide an optimized surface-area-to-volume ratio. This enables significantly faster extraction than larger oak alternatives such as staves or oak segments while maintaining exceptional flavor complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOak Beans contribute:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplex oak and toast-derived aromas\u003cbr\u003eRefined tannin structure\u003cbr\u003eEnhanced mouthfeel and volume\u003cbr\u003eGreater stability and texture\u003cbr\u003ePrecisely controllable flavor development\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes them ideal for premium maturation and finishing applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIDEAL FOR WINE, SPIRITS, BEER \u0026amp; CIDER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOak Beans can be used across a wide range of beverage applications, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine production and wine maturation\u003cbr\u003eSpirits\u003cbr\u003eCraft beer and barrel-aged beer\u003cbr\u003eCider and fruit wines\u003cbr\u003eSpirit finishing programs\u003cbr\u003eProduct development and trial batches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen used in combination with infusion tubes or neutral barrels, they offer highly efficient and controlled oak maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOVER 30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN OAK ALTERNATIVE INNOVATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur Oak Beans are manufactured according to the highest quality and food-safety standards. The entire production process is based on decades of expertise in professional oak alternative solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery batch is produced under controlled conditions and complies with all relevant food-grade requirements. The result is a premium oak product trusted by demanding producers around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOAKBARRELS.SHOP – PREMIUM OAK ALTERNATIVES FOR PROFESSIONAL PRODUCERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor those seeking maximum quality, authentic barrel flavors, and outstanding reproducibility, Oak Beans represent one of the most effective solutions available in modern oak alternatives. The combination of premium French oak, traditional open-fire toasting, and optimized extraction technology makes them the preferred choice for professional maturation and finishing projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT NOTICE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease observe all applicable national and regional regulations regarding the use of oak alternatives in wine, beer, and spirits production. Compliance with all legal requirements remains the responsibility of the user.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-block=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #dc291e;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT NOTICE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our products are exclusively sold to businesses or traders as defined by § 14 of the German Civil Code. Consumers are expressly excluded from entering into any contract. Please note that actual barrels or casks may vary from the sample images shown. 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