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It's also about half as expensive as French oak, costing around $500-$600 per barrel.. "American oak is less porous and richer in tyloses, which seals the xylem vessels — meaning it can be cut in more ways than French oak," Keeler explains."Oak has to be cut along sap channels so that it doesn't leak.
The way those channels form in French oak is different than in American — French oak must be split hydraulically along the spa channels so that it doesn't leak.American oak may be quarter-sawn.".The takeaway is that only about 25% of a French oak tree can be used for a barrel, while with American oak, it's at least 50%..
The most tell-tale sign of American oak is the aroma or flavors of banana, coconut, or pronounced vanilla.Additionally, you might pick up brown sugar and cream soda notes.
"If American oak is seasoned properly, the impact is much more subtle and elegant," says Keeler.. Oregon White Oak.
"Quite different from American Oak of the Midwest and East Coast, it has higher tannin levels and requires longer seasoning," says Keeler."You sort of get that little acidity taste to the sweet.
It's yummy together.So I imagine strawberry with balsamic on.
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