Using wood chips

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timmy
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Using wood chips

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Hi all,

I've read about using oak chips etc to soak in a brew to simulate barrel aging, but what about using wood chips intended for smoking? The reason I ask is I've just found a back of mesquite and hickory chips from a BBQ pack I got once and naturally I thought of using them for brewing. Or would I be better off using them to smoke malt? btw - can you get the same smoked effect from smoking LDME and not the malt itself?

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Tim
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Adzmax
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Post by Adzmax »

I was always under the impression this was used for spirits?
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Danis
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Post by Danis »

Yeah, I believe its used in spirits and also in winemaking, but then again, there's no reason why you couldn't experiment.
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The Carbonator
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Post by The Carbonator »

Im not sure about other woods - I cant see why not.
I reckon you should snap off a bit and chew it.
If you like the flavour, add it.

If not, smoke some malt with it....

Let us know how it goes. Its a good question.
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ryan
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Post by ryan »

Just a slight diversion there, if I may-when out camping, never EVER pick up a wattle tree twig from the ground to stir your billy . NEVER!!
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Why? Does it gives you the shites?
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ryan
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Post by ryan »

No, someone might have used it to wipe their arse. :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Post by lethaldog »

gonna have to change your name to BasilBrush :lol: :lol:

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I'm thinking this topic could be a sticky :wink:

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TommyH
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Post by TommyH »

lethaldog wrote:gonna have to change your name to BasilBrush :lol: :lol:

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Post by ryan »

But not as old as the joke :(
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