Cal Larson of Soluble Oak on Reinventing Beer Oaking

Cal Larson shares his expertise on white oak, innovative extraction techniques, and how soluble oak can revolutionize brewing. Discover how his background in forestry and science is shaping a new frontier in craft beverages. -------------------------------------------Smoky Mountain Homebrew Links SUBSCRIBE: / @smokymountainhomebrewSign up: smokymountainhomebrew.beehiiv.com Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jeremy-lincoln-show/id1853010507Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3bLkPSvvBgIKYAOA3hlylA Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smokymountainhomebrew/Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@smokeymountainbrewingFollow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583833223126 Follow on X: https://x.com/smkmnthomebrew Support the Show: Pateron: https://www.patreon.com/cw/smokymountainhomebrewBuy me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/jeremylincp Merch:https://smoky-mountain-homebrew-shop.fourthwall.com/ Recipes from Homebrewershttps://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1b65jXOFevFO4JRUq0TyxU7gmFpTrXcvy?usp=sharing Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Cal Larson and his background01:56 Father-son homebrewing and its significance04:10 Cal's experience in white oak market and sales06:02 Experimenting with oak in homebrewing08:06 Discovery of soluble oak and its rapid extraction10:08 Flavor profiles from American and French oak11:47 Science of oak compounds and extraction challenges13:50 Environmental impact and waste in barrel production15:59 Consistency and sourcing of oak for brewing18:05 Heat sensitivity of oak compounds and extraction methods20:05 Potential applications of soluble oak in beer and spirits22:04 Nuanced flavors and post-fermentation adjustments24:03 Future trends in craft brewing and oak usage