What happened to The Great HBT Stogie Thread

[GilaMinumBeer]

Woot! Second set made it!

 

[TheDudeLebowski]

I'm REALLY liking the UC Shade. I picked up a couple of the belicoso seconds from famous, and just had one tonight. May be the best milder cigar I've ever had.

That was my first shade of theirs. Enjoyed it here too.

 

[gl_az]

Woot! Second set made it!

Same here, just hit the mailbox today. Gotta say I am impressed.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

Same here, just hit the mailbox today. Gotta say I am impressed.

They smell amazing. Couldn't resist and had to smoke a PL at lunch. Descriptions from here are consistent but I am going to let these rest a few months before I start with another.

 

[Sprouthog]

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[TwistedHops]

Do i need a box?
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Hell yeah, they're real good

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[BrewinHooligan]

If you like salted caramel these may be for you
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[GilaMinumBeer]

If you like salted caramel these may be for you
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You stop it right there! I have NO MORE ROOM for more cigars.


Now what's it called? Can't quite make out the label.

 

[Jaybird]

Loving this new hobby. It's like when I first got into craft beer, I had no idea what anything tasted like so I tasted everything

OUTSTANDING!

Cheers
Jay

 

[BrewinHooligan]

You stop it right there! I have NO MORE ROOM for more cigars.





Now what's it called? Can't quite make out the label.

Walmart has 48qt igloo coolers for like $15 that make great coolerdors. Just sayin... Its a Caldwell The King is Dead. They tend to smoke better for me on the dry side, closer to 60%rh and Caldwell has been known to have some construction issues, but when they are on, they are pretty damn tasty.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

Its a Caldwell The King is Dead.

Okay. I see the chair now. Totally missed it the fist time and was looking for letters in the halves.

 

[Jaybird]

If you like salted caramel these may be for you
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Great minds and all!

Cheers
Jay

 

[Sprouthog]

Do i need a box?
...
Hell yeah, they're real good

CS? At COH $173.

 

[Sprouthog]

Great minds and all!

Cheers
Jay

Speidel gasket? You can pm me with the info. Thx

 

[Sprouthog]

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[Jaybird]

I have had the Honduras version of this CC original and was not at all impressed. Had a buddy tell me I NEED to try the CC version! It doesn't disappoint he said....You will LOVE it, he said!

OK he was right. Not disappointed at all. "LOVE IT"? Well lets just say LIKED IT A LOT.... The draw is a tad tight but I am down with that. Flavor ROTT is outstanding. The box is from 2013 so I think aged enough. They just need a little RH rest time in my humidor. I only bought a 12 ct box but I am ordering another tonight.

Cheers
Jay

 

[Sprouthog]

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[Moebbels]

Went for a walk in the woods the other day.

 

[Sprouthog]

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[Sprouthog]

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[TwistedHops]

CS? At COH $173.

I saw them, i got 2

Connecticut broadleaf blend
Chocolate and leather, might need to buy more CBL...

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[Sprouthog]

Can't go wrong with cbl. View attachment ImageUploadedByHome Brew1492816311.346259.jpg

 

[TwistedHops]

Can't go wrong with cbl. View attachment 397453

Just wish it was easier to roll with!

 

[Sprouthog]

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[TheDudeLebowski]

Break out the big stick

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[Jaybird]

Finally took an afternoon away for myself! At Grindstone yesterday.

Cheers
Jay

 

[Sprouthog]

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[TwistedHops]

A brother's homeroll, and rolling on the porch. Sorry if it's upside-down!

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[Jaybird]

Break out the big stick

Drive for show....Putt for $$$$

Big stick normally stays in my bag..LOL That looks like it could be a local course around here..

Cheers
Jay

 

[Moebbels]

Doing my first boil in the back yard for this year. With very unstable weather, hail and sunny at the same time.

 

[TheDudeLebowski]

Brunch

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[Jaybird]

Doing my first boil in the back yard for this year. With very unstable weather, hail and sunny at the same time.

I can't get enough of those! I am on my 3rd box and out of all of them I think I have found 2 duds! One of my favorite CC's out there for sure!

Cheers
Jay

 

[motobrewer]

haven't had a stogie for a year. no real reason. lit up a angel's anvil 2016 that's been sitting in my humidor since Sprout sent them to me almost exactly a year ago today.

pretty disappointed actually. great burn, draw, tons of smoke. just not much going on.

also....anyone figure out what happened to the last thread?

 

[Jaybird]

Getting set up to start working on and brewing a new IIPA recipe. Wish me luck. Pushing the boundaries for me... I have never developed any kind of IIPA myself so this will be fun!

Cheers
Jay.

 

[Jaybird]

anyone figure out what happened to the last thread?

I dont think we will ever know...

Cheers
Jay

 

[Jaybird]

New self portrait....

Cheers
Jay

 

[Sprouthog]

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[TwistedHops]

Jay, first half was promising, earthy, rich caramel, little pepper, but the last half felt very spicy and untamed.

More sleep for these angry bad boys!

 

[TwistedHops]

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[TheDudeLebowski]

I like these

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