THIS is the correct way!

ktblunden said:

Likewise, 4-5 hours is quite a long time. Did you have to keep relighting it? Properly smoked a cigar shouldn't go out at all. If it worked for you that's really all that matters. I've smoked a cigar in about 4 hours, but it was a Tatuaje RC233, which is a 56 ring gauge over 9 inches in length.

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A quote from Winston Churchill upon relighting one of his famous Cubanos: "Slightly gamier when resurrected"

Well ok.

I don't brew any other way. Always have a cigar and beer when I Brew. I live fairly close to CI. Its one giant humidor.

ktblunden said:

Likewise, 4-5 hours is quite a long time. Did you have to keep relighting it? Properly smoked a cigar shouldn't go out at all. If it worked for you that's really all that matters. I've smoked a cigar in about 4 hours, but it was a Tatuaje RC233, which is a 56 ring gauge over 9 inches in length.

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That is a fine cigar there! The longest I ever smoked a cigar was just over 3 hours - an LFD Salomone LTD from 2008. It was about the size of the RC233 and knocked me on my a$$.

wubears71 said:

That is a fine cigar there! The longest I ever smoked a cigar was just over 3 hours - an LFD Salomone LTD from 2008. It was about the size of the RC233 and knocked me on my a$$.

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The RC233 remains one of my favorite smokes, you just need to have the time to dedicate to it. And plenty of sugary snacks/beverages to take the edge off the nicotine.

ktblunden said:

The RC233 remains one of my favorite smokes, you just need to have the time to dedicate to it. And plenty of sugary snacks/beverages to take the edge off the nicotine.

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Pete Johnson and Don Pepin are good about making FULL BODIED cigars!

ktblunden said:

Likewise, 4-5 hours is quite a long time. Did you have to keep relighting it? Properly smoked a cigar shouldn't go out at all. If it worked for you that's really all that matters. I've smoked a cigar in about 4 hours, but it was a Tatuaje RC233, which is a 56 ring gauge over 9 inches in length.

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Part of that was the fact that I kept getting side tracked by brewing. I did indeed have to relight a couple times. I didn't mind too much, though. In reality, if I was not pre-occupied with brewing it probably would have only been about 1.5 hours to finish...

Stauffbier said:

Part of that was the fact that I kept getting side tracked by brewing. I did indeed have to relight a couple times. I didn't mind too much, though. In reality, if I was not pre-occupied with brewing it probably would have only been about 1.5 hours to finish...

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That makes more sense. I've found there are certain activities I can't do while smoking or the cigar just gets neglected and goes out. Brewing might be one of those, though I haven't tried doing both at the same time.

I already planned on babysitting one a bit more next time I brew to keep it from going out. I was kind of just neglecting that first one I smoked last time....

Brewing an APA today. Smoking a Cain F and had a Lost Abbey Judgement Day followed by my own Blonde. Great Saturday.

ktblunden said:

Brewing an APA today. Smoking a Cain F and had a Lost Abbey Judgement Day followed by my own Blonde. Great Saturday.

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Nice! I smoked my 40 Creek with an Old Rasputin that was aged for a few months while I brewed my White Pepper Saison today!

White Pepper Saison sounds intriguing.

ktblunden said:

White Pepper Saison sounds intriguing.

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It's a bit of a "kitchen sink" brew. I wanted to brew something with saison yeast since my house gets so hot this time of year. I didn't have pils so I used 2 Row and MO with some rye malt and torrified wheat. I decided to play on the peppery notes that come from fermenting warm with saison yeast by adding a couple tspn's of white pepper at the 2 minute mark. The wort tastes great! It came in at 1.048, so it should be a good summer drinker....

That actually sounds really good. Keep us informed on how it comes out.

ktblunden said:

That actually sounds really good. Keep us informed on how it comes out.

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I sure will! I hope it does come out good, cuz I made 9 gallons of it. Usually I experiment with a gallon or two first. I had a good feeling about this recipe, so I went balls out with the 9 gallons :rockin:

It also is an excellent way to enjoy a homebrew!

I'm down to my last Perdomo Habano in my humidor, that makes me a sadpanda

dinnerstick said:

you've got that right!! this is the starting lineup for my brew day later today

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PLEASE tell me you're not having a cigar with a Westy 12. That...is an outrage.

bmick said:

PLEASE tell me you're not having a cigar with a Westy 12. That...is an outrage.

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why is that an outrage? cigars and beer actually go together pretty well.

nice thread OP, i enjoy cigars myself!

Early Father's Day gift from my daughter..

Now this is the way to brew:

Big fan of cigars, but bigger fan of pipes. This is some GL Pease Stratford tobacco in my Savinelli.

I've considered a pipe. My grandfather smoked a pipe and I was given one when he died 35 years ago. I've always wanted to smoke it occasionally to honor him.

SailorTodd said:

Now this is the way to brew:

Big fan of cigars, but bigger fan of pipes. This is some GL Pease Stratford tobacco in my Savinelli.

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Nice!

DoubleAught said:

I've considered a pipe. My grandfather smoked a pipe and I was given one when he died 35 years ago. I've always wanted to smoke it occasionally to honor him.

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I was actually telling my mom that I want a pipe just today. I can remember my grandfather smoking one. I like the aromatics that come from pipe tobacco..

A nice combo are the cigars made with pipe tobacco. You get the great aromatics that way too.

OClairBrew said:

A nice combo are the cigars made with pipe tobacco. You get the great aromatics that way too.

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Do you roll these yourself, or is this something I can buy? Do you have any commercial examples?

The best pipe tobacco cigars are black and milds

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Do you roll these yourself, or is this something I can buy? Do you have any commercial examples?

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I don't remember exactly what they are called, but Thompson Cigars carries some that get very good ratings.

Love me a good cigar, but my father's day present to myself this year?



It's Phase I to becoming either a wise or a crotchety old man.

the_bird said:

Love me a good cigar, but my father's day present to myself this year?

It's Phase I to becoming either a wise or a crotchety old man.

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Very nice pipe!

If you come across a San Lotano...get one! The Maduros are excellent!
http://sanlotano.com/

I LOVE cigars, but I cannot smoke because it took me FOREVER to break the nicotine addiction... You people enjoy, tho, I do understand the appeal!

Padron and a glass of Blue Moon Clone.

The Face by Tatuaje and Stone Ruination 10th while brewing an IPA.

I'm not brewing or drinking beer today, but I'm enjoying a Maria Guerrero that a good friend gave me with some Makers Mark..

Now Pliny the Elder.

ktblunden said:

Now Pliny the Elder.

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I wish I could find Pliny here!

Thanks Friend! You know who you are!

ktblunden said:

Now Pliny the Elder.

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A face with a Pliny! That's a nice combo. I have an unopened box of faces in the humi and your pic makes me want one. Maybe I'll find it today.

Stauffbier said:

Yesterday I discovered I liked my cigar better with whiskey than beer, but I enjoyed both!

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No smoking with beer for me. Whiskey (scotch, bourbon, whatever) goes much better with a pipe or cigar in my book.

SailorTodd said:

Now this is the way to brew:

Big fan of cigars, but bigger fan of pipes. This is some GL Pease Stratford tobacco in my Savinelli.

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Pease makes some great blends. I particularly like Westminster.

OClairBrew said:

A nice combo are the cigars made with pipe tobacco. You get the great aromatics that way too.

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There are also pipe blends made with cigar tobacco.

For cigars, I really like 5 Vegas A and Miami. I got a sampler on cigarbid of 5 miami, 5 A, 5 classic, and 5 Gold for $40. I wish I would have gotten more. They are solid for the price. I really like pipes, though. I have pounds and pounds of tobacco cellared and aging. I really like English blends in the fall/winter and Viginia/Perique in the spring and summer. I'm trying to get into lakeland aromatics, too, but they're so expensive!

2006 Padilla Corojo on a hot afternoon. I'm really liking this one!

Brewing my Independence Day Stout whilst enjoying a Warsteiner Dunkel clone and a CI Anniversary...