Oak Lab Thermic Bung Insert
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The Oak Lab™ Thermic range of products undergoes a unique, breakthrough heating process, resulting in a level of accuracy and consistency different than traditional oak infusion products that are toasted, baked, or electrically radiated. The Process Because the Thermic™ process is
Description
The Oak Lab™ Thermic range of products undergoes a unique, breakthrough heating process, resulting in a level of accuracy and consistency different than traditional oak infusion products that are toasted, baked, or electrically radiated.
The Process
Because the Thermic™ process is combustion-free, we’re able to create a wide spectrum of consistently accurate flavor profiles with extremely high doses of oak flavor compounds, all free of smoke taint. A touchstone of the entire Thermic™ line is its impact on the weight, length, and complexity of a wine. The selection of colors offer a nuanced range of flavor and mouthfeel tools. Trials are recommended to discover the best number, or blend of numbers, for your particular wine and goals.
- Produces zero smoke
- Tightens the wood for slower, more even extraction
- Penetrates and decomposes tylosis
- Creates a “moisture resistant” wood, which makes for a controlled, elegant integration and a balanced and structured result
- Produces complex, consistent flavor compounds without increasing smoke compounds in the wine
- Allows for temperature control with unparalleled accuracy. Consistency is a defining character of the Thermic™ line.
| Profile # | Essence | Mouthfeel |
| 01 | Clean, bright, sweet | Fresh and light, addition of length |
| 02 | Nutty, toasty, toffee | Rounding, boost of mid-palate |
| 03 | Vanilla, dark fruits, complexity | Texture, weighty, unctuous |
| 04 | Warm, rich, spice | Full, viscous, rich |
| 05 | Espresso, smoked meat, complexity | Balanced, rich, round |
BUNG INSERT
Bung sleeves are added during the fermentation and aging process. Bung sleeves are added to barrels directly through the bung hole. Each sleeve is made of 20 sections of oak in food grade polyethylene netting and fastened to the barrel bung with a #304 stainless steel eyelet.Size: 20 sections — 9" x 1" x 3/8”
Surface area: 5.5 sq. ft.
Dosage rate: 1 per 60 gallons
Contact time: 3-12 per gallon
Wood variety: Quercus alba
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