In this replay of the Midwest Beer Show, I’m joined once again by my co-host Dave of Beer In Front as we welcome special guest Cal Larson of Soluble Oak for a conversation that dives into a different side of beer innovation. This episode looks at Soluble Oak and how its product is designed to bring oak character and enhanced mouthfeel to beverages without relying on the long traditional wait of barrel aging.

We get into what Soluble Oak is, how the company positions it for brewers, and why this approach is creating interest for people looking to add depth, roundness, and oak-driven complexity to beer in a more controlled way. According to Soluble Oak, the product is typically added post-fermentation, is built around precise dosing, and is offered in American and French oak formats, giving producers a way to tailor character and mouthfeel while aiming for consistency from batch to batch.

This makes for a great beer conversation because it is not just about drinking beer, but also about exploring how beer can be shaped, refined, and experienced in new ways. Dave and I talk with Cal about the idea behind the product, what it can bring to a beer, and why concepts like oak impact, texture, and flavor layering matter to brewers and beer fans alike.

So if you enjoy learning more about beer ingredients, brewing techniques, and the innovations helping shape today’s beverage world, this is a replay you will want to check out. Sit back and enjoy the conversation, and let us know: would you try a beer enhanced for oak character and mouthfeel in this way?

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