There is a method of reducing stain absorption on timber with high and low porosity grain like Beech. First dilute the stain you wish to use by 1:1 2:1 3:1 with the appropriate solvent. Then flood the wood's surface with solvent and while still wet apply the most diluted stain first then let dry. The theory is quite simple flooding the surface with solvent stops the rapid and deep colour absorption so keeping the grain colour difference less than putting neat stain on the wood. Just repeat the solvent with the same dilution of stain or the next stain cut or until you arrive at a good colour compromise. But keep in mind that the final finish will also darken the wood.
