OAK BEANS - WOOD FIRE TOASTING

WOOD: French Oak
SIZE: 9 x 10 x 10 mm
PACKAGING: 5 kg inclusive Infusion Bag
TOASTING: Medium/Medium +
TOASTING METHOD: Wood Fire
RECOMMENDED DOSAGE (WINE): Approx. 2 grams per liter
SUGGESTED MINIMUM CONTACT TIME (WINE): 1 month
DELIVERY TIME: Approx . 20 working days

THE PREMIUM CLASS OF OAK ALTERNATIVES
Oak 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.

Our 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.

FIRE-TOASTED OVER OPEN FLAME – A CRUCIAL QUALITY ADVANTAGE
Unlike 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.

The 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.

Depending 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.

MAXIMUM FLAVOR EXTRACTION WITH CONTROLLED OAK INFLUENCE
Thanks 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.

Oak Beans contribute:

Complex oak and toast-derived aromas
Refined tannin structure
Enhanced mouthfeel and volume
Greater stability and texture
Precisely controllable flavor development

This makes them ideal for premium maturation and finishing applications.

IDEAL FOR WINE, SPIRITS, BEER & CIDER
Oak Beans can be used across a wide range of beverage applications, including:

Wine production and wine maturation
Spirits
Craft beer and barrel-aged beer
Cider and fruit wines
Spirit finishing programs
Product development and trial batches

When used in combination with infusion tubes or neutral barrels, they offer highly efficient and controlled oak maturation.

OVER 30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN OAK ALTERNATIVE INNOVATION
Our 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.

Every 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.

OAKBARRELS.SHOP – PREMIUM OAK ALTERNATIVES FOR PROFESSIONAL PRODUCERS
For 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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Please 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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: 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. All prices are listed as net per unit, ex works, and are subject to availability.