Abstract:
L'invention concerne un procédé de traitement de morceaux de bois, de préférence de chêne, comprenant les étapes suivantes : • (a) de séchage des morceaux de bois, • (b) de transformation mécanique, et • (c) éventuellement de chauffe, Elle concerne aussi l'utilisation des morceaux de bois ainsi obtenus dans la fabrication de vins et de spiritueux, ou d'extraits de bois, y compris eaux boisées, et des contenants en bois.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for accelerating the aging of distilled spirits are disclosed. The systems and methods may include increased reaction rates of ethanol with oxygen, acids, sugars, and/or other components within an ethanol mixture. The accelerated reactions may produce an aged alcohol in a matter of a few hours or days, whereas comparable alcohols aged conventionally would require many years. The accelerated aging of the ethanol may be performed to provide the end product with a desired flavor profile in a short period of time at a substantially reduced cost.
Abstract:
A process is provided for producing an alcoholic beverage for human consumption (e.g., whiskey). In this processes, distillate is placed into a container whereat it is in contact with a wood (e.g., oak) surface area and wherein temperature and/or pressure conditions are controllable. The container's conditions are then controllably varied, at a relatively high frequency, to accelerate the aging process.
Abstract:
A container assembly (10) for retaining a liquid (16) during aging of the liquid (16) comprises a container (12) and an oxygenator (230). The container (12) includes a container body (14) that defines a chamber (14A) that receives and retains the liquid (16). The oxygenator (230) is positioned substantially within the chamber (14A). The oxygenator (230) includes a fluid source (662), one or more diffusers (672), and a valve (670). The one or more diffusers (672) are in fluid communication with the fluid source (662). The valve (670) selectively controls the introduction of a fluid from the fluid source (662) into the liquid (16) through the one or more diffusers (672). The container assembly (10) further comprises an insert retainer assembly (338) and one or more flavor inserts (440) that are received and retained by the insert retainer assembly (338).
Abstract:
Comprende, practicados en una superficie exterior del tapón, unos surcos, cortes o hendiduras que en el caso de estar localizados en una pared lateral del tapón y con una primera configuración que se extiende a lo largo de dicha pared lateral desde una a otra de sus bases, proporcionan una vía de paso de fluido gaseoso entre el interior y el exterior de la botella y cuando están situados en una de las bases y/o en una pared lateral del tapón con al menos una segunda configuración incrementan la capacidad de obturación del tapón en cooperación con una presión interior.
Abstract:
Se describe un procedimiento para el añejamiento natural acelerado de licores tipo aguardiente y vinos, que comprende poner una combinación de astillas de roble tostado, en condiciones ambientales, solo la temperatura debe ser mayor a 5° C. Agite continuamente con un agitador con aspas afiladas para ir cortando las astillas hasta convertirlas en polvo, iniciando a 1,000 R.P.M. y terminando a 3,000 R.P.M. en un lapso de 9 minutos máximo, dejando en maceración de media hora a 3 horas. Haga una Decantación, o si es necesaria una Prefíltración. Filtre. Ajuste el color con caramelo.
Abstract:
La présente invention concerne un procédé de traitement de lames de bois- (5) destinées à être mises en contact ultérieurement avec un milieu alcoolique tel que notamment du vin, de façon à apporter à celui-ci des arômes et des saveurs. Ce procédé est caractérisé en ce qu ' il comporte les étapes consistant à : garnir, au moins partiellement, la face interne d'un support métallique (2) avec lesdites lames de bois (5) ; traiter par la chaleur les lames de bois (5) au moyen d'un brasero (7) disposé au centre de ce support (2).
Abstract:
A container assembly (10) for retaining a liquid (16) during aging of the liquid (16) includes a container (12), a flavor insert (224) and an insert retainer (222). The container (12) defines a chamber (226) that retains the liquid (16). Further, the container (12) includes a wall (228A) having a container opening (228D) and a movable section (18) that selectively closes the container opening (228D). The flavor insert (224) imparts a flavor on the liquid (16). The insert retainer (222) is positioned in the chamber (226). The insert retainer (222) selectively retains the flavor insert (224) in the chamber (226) so that the flavor insert (224) can selectively removed from the insert retainer (222) and the container (12) via the container opening (228D) when the container (12) retains the liquid (16). In one embodiment, the flavor insert (224) can be selectively inserted into the insert retainer (222) via the container opening (228D) when the container (12) is retaining the liquid (16).
Abstract:
An extract of an oak aged alcoholic product is produced by a process using a food grade solvent or a process which does not use a food grade solvent. The process using a food grade solvent includes adding a food grade solvent, such as ethyl acetate, to the oak aged alcoholic product and mixing the two liquids. The resulting mixture is allowed to separate into two layers, a first layer and a second layer, The first layer, including the food grade solvent, flavors, color, alcohol (i.e., ethanol) and water, is separated from the second layer. The solvent is then removed from the first layer to produce the extract. In the process which does not use a food grade solvent, the oak aged alcoholic product having proof of about 80 - about 120 has at least some of its wood notes and color removed to produce an intermediate product. Substantially all water and alcohol is then removed from the intermediate product. In another process for producing the extract without a food grade solvent an intermediate proof-adjusting step is added after the step of removing the wood notes and color and before the step of removing the water and alcohol. The extract can be added to a less costly alcoholic beverage, such as grain neutral spirits, or sugar beet spirits, to produce a beverage having the taste of a mature oak aged alcoholic beverage. Also disclosed is an accelerated whisky maturation method, including combining an alcoholic distillate with toasted oak chips, heating and aerating and/or oxygenating the resulting mixture to produce an accelerated oak aged alcohlic product. The toasted oak chips are then removed.
Abstract:
A process for obtaining a blending and ageing additive from oak wood which comprises (a) mixing oak wood in subdivided or particulate form with water, alcohol or mixture thereof; (b) enzymatically digesting the mixture at elevated temperature; (c) adding wine or other alcohol to the digestion mixture after the digestion is completed; (d) refluxing the resulting mixture at elevated temperature until the wood changes color and the liquid phase no longer changes color; (e) separating the resulting liquid phase from the wood; and (f) distilling the liquid phase to obtain a clear or water-white distillate and solid extract. The distillate and/or extract may be added to wine or other beverage, or other composition such as vinegar, to improve properties thereof.