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Exploring the Influence of Wood Chips on the Aroma Complexity of Apple Brandies

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|Feb 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aucft-2025-0012 | Journal eISSN: 2344-150X | Journal ISSN: 2344-1496
Language: English
Page range: 149 - 164
Submitted on: May 30, 2025
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Accepted on: Sep 30, 2025
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Published on: Feb 9, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 2 issues per year

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