Stavin American Oak Cubes - Medium Plus Toast Balanced American Oak with Sweet Toast, Structure, and Barrel-Like Depth Stavin American Oak Cubes - Medium Plus Toast offer a flavorful middle ground for makers who want noticeable oak character without going as dark and intense as a heavy toast. Available in 2 oz and 1 lb sizes, these oak cubes are a versatile option for adding barrel-inspired complexity to wine, mead, cider, beer, and more. American oak in a medium plus toast is known for its aromatic sweetness, fuller mouthfeel, and a more developed toasted profile. It is an excellent choice when you want oak that stands out while still staying smooth, rounded, and approachable. What Flavor Does Medium Plus American Oak Add? Sweet Oak Character: American oak is associated with aromatic sweetness and a broad, expressive oak profile. Toasted Depth: Medium plus toast can bring roasted character without pushing as far into darker toast intensity. Cooked Fruit Notes: StaVin’s sensory work associates American oak with more cooked fruit character as toast builds. Rounder Mouthfeel: Medium Plus American oak is especially noted for adding fullness on the palate. Why Choose Medium Plus Toast? More Character than Medium: A great fit when you want more oak impact and depth than a standard medium toast. Less Aggressive than Heavy: Helps preserve elegance while still delivering noticeable toasted oak influence. Flexible Across Styles: Useful in reds, fuller whites, meads, ciders, strong ales, and other beverages needing added oak complexity. Easy to Work With: Cubes are simple to dose, monitor, and remove once the flavor is where you want it. How to Use Stavin Oak Cubes Because oak extraction depends on time, temperature, beverage composition, and dosage, it is best to start with a modest addition and sample regularly. Medium Plus American oak is especially useful when you want a noticeable oak presence that still leaves room for fruit and fermentation character to shine. Available Sizes This product is available in 2 oz and 1 lb package sizes.
