Episode 169: Oak

We take a deep dive into oak barrels. You'll hear about the properties of oak, the different types, and all about the complexities of seasoning and toast.

Special Guests: Amy LaHue, Andrew Wiehebrink, and Noah Steingraeber.

Sponsored By:

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• BSI: <img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/nF4R_LUY.png" alt="BSI">
• The Lupulin Exchange: <img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/v8Qkx_h_.jpg" alt="Untitled" width="200">
• Precision Fermentation: <img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/LaI-ehB8.png" alt="Precision 216x72">
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• Proximity Malt: <img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/eJ5h0Hyi.jpg" alt="proximity malt 100">
• Hopsteiner: <img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/6/6862bc36-d6ba-44cd-ad18-93b0038a8945/G8Ic7vgC.png" alt="hopsteiner 100">

Links:

• Oak 101: Understanding Oak — District Michigan Presentation
• District Presentation Archives
• World Brewing Congress 2024
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