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Oak Staves - American Medium Toast#WE-50-5335 $3.75 |
Use Oak Staves to extend the life of used barrels or add true oak characteristics to carboys. Staves are aged 2years and toasted! Each stave weighs approximately 3 Ozs. Use 2-3 per Carboy or as desired.
 | Dosage rate | For 100% new barrel impact, use 30 staves per barrel (225 Lt) or 3+ per 5 gallon carboy (Note: Wood to wine ratios are significantly higher in carboys. Start with fewer and add more to achieve your targeted oak preference.) |
| Stave length | ~ 17.5 inches (45 cm) | |
| Stave width | ~ ± 1 inch (2.5 cm) | |
| Stave thickness | ~ ± 3/8 inch (10 mm) | |
| Contact time | ~ 3 months or per your preference | |
| Seasoning | 3 years in natural elements | |
| Toast method | Traditional fire | |
| Toast levels | Medium Plus | |
| Useful life | 18 months | |
| Type of oak | American or French |
