Pipe smoking, a lost art.

[GilaMinumBeer]

And one of the whole churchwarden.

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I'll admit, seeing the raw images of the CW had me struggling to keep my mouth shut. But the final images show better, umm, symmetry and gorgeous grain.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

Those are really nice looking! I've been thinking of getting a churchwarden, I love the look of those. I also heard they're very cool smokes because of the longer stem.

They can be. They can also be prone to gurgle and cause the user to feel as if they are smoking through a water whistle/bong.

 

[Ace_Club]

I'll admit, seeing the raw images of the CW had me struggling to keep my mouth shut. But the final images show better, umm, symmetry and gorgeous grain.

Yes. I'm finding that it is really hard to judge the final product right up until it hits the buffing wheel.

 

[BrewingTravisty]

Out of curiosity, I've read a lot about aging tobacco. Who here ages their tobacco and what is the oldest tobacco that you've smoked?

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

Out of curiosity, I've read a lot about aging tobacco. Who here ages their tobacco and what is the oldest tobacco that you've smoked?

I have inadvertenly. 3 years from date of purchase.

Do keep in mind that most/many tobaccos are aged a year or two before even seeing a package.

 

[BadDeacon]

I have inadvertenly. 3 years from date of purchase.



Do keep in mind that most/many tobaccos are aged a year or two before even seeing a package.

A coworker gave me a tin of tobacco he found in an old shed of his fathers. His dad has been dead for over 20 years and didn't smoke for 15 years before then. So, I'm guessing 35-40 years.

It was/ is in a non descript blue tin.

 

[burninator]

Post video of the first time you smoke it, please.

 

[BrewingTravisty]

A coworker gave me a tin of tobacco he found in an old shed of his fathers. His dad has been dead for over 20 years and didn't smoke for 15 years before then. So, I'm guessing 35-40 years.

It was/ is in a non descript blue tin.

Is it still sealed? Lol I was reading that some people had aged their tobacco around 30 years for some tins. I'm sure that that tin was in less controlled conditions though lol I agree that if you smoke it you should post a video xD

 

[BrewingTravisty]

I have inadvertenly. 3 years from date of purchase.

Do keep in mind that most/many tobaccos are aged a year or two before even seeing a package.

Oh ok, I didn't realize they were aged that much before packaging.

 

[BadDeacon]

Is it still sealed? Lol I was reading that some people had aged their tobacco around 30 years for some tins. I'm sure that that tin was in less controlled conditions though lol I agree that if you smoke it you should post a video xD

I'll post some pics tomorrow.

It was not unbroken., but hadn't been opened in at least 30 years. Probably a drugstore brand. It smoked nice though. Just a hint metallic.

 

[BadDeacon]

I'll post some pics tomorrow.

It was not unbroken., but hadn't been opened in at least 30 years. Probably a drugstore brand. It smoked nice though. Just a hint metallic.

Here y'all go!
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[Ace_Club]

Looks pretty dry. You may want to try rehydrating it a bit.

 

[BadDeacon]

It is. It also gives me a bit of a headache. So, I don't smoke it. I keep it around as a good story.

 

[Beersnob16]

Found some lane bca today and picked up a missouri meerschaum cob, great smoking pipe and tobacco.

 

[Ace_Club]

FYI, International Pipe Smoking Day is coming up (2/20/15), and I've heard that smoking pipes.com offers 10-20% off everything on that day.

Just in case any of you were planning on buying anything in the near future.

 

[BrewingTravisty]

FYI, International Pipe Smoking Day is coming up (2/20/15), and I've heard that smoking pipes.com offers 10-20% off everything on that day.

Just in case any of you were planning on buying anything in the near future.

Just gonna put this out there, the 24th is my birthday... So you know, just in case xP

 

[Billy-Klubb]

I think in a few weeks I'm gonna order some pipe making supplies from Vermont Freehand.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

Found some lane bca today and picked up a missouri meerschaum cob, great smoking pipe and tobacco.

Lane BCA is good. I really like it blended in equal portions with Lane 1Q.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

FYI, International Pipe Smoking Day is coming up (2/20/15), and I've heard that smoking pipes.com offers 10-20% off everything on that day.

Just in case any of you were planning on buying anything in the near future.

Too late for me. Recently ordered 7oz of Iwan Ries Three Star Bronze. Loved that blend.

I iz hoardr too.

 

[TheMadKing]

A bit late in posting, but I got this nice little meerschaum for Christmas and 3 different lat heavy English blends. Great for cold days. My favorite of the 3 is Hearth and Home: Larry's Blend, delicious.

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[BrewingTravisty]

I finally got my pipe in! Currently smoking a cherry blend from the tobacco shop, which is nice. Very smooth and has a wonderful sweet room note. I also picked up some Lane 1Q.

The pipe definitely needs breaking in but it's a nice cheap pipe until I can afford a new one.

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[Billy-Klubb]

my order from Pipes & Cigars came in today. Tsuge's First Days of Spring, Tsuge's Gunjin, Molto Dolce, and a 14oz can of Chatham Manor. the Molto Dolce and First Days went right into the basement beer room.

 

[BrewinHooligan]

my order from Pipes & Cigars came in today. Tsuge's First Days of Spring, Tsuge's Gunjin, Molto Dolce, and a 14oz can of Chatham Manor. the Molto Dolce and First Days went right into the basement beer room.

I could just about eat molto dolce with a spoon. I'm not usually big on aromatics but that's one I always have on hand.

 

[Billy-Klubb]

I could just about eat molto dolce with a spoon. I'm not usually big on aromatics but that's one I always have on hand.

I haven't opened it yet. I'm thinking about getting another can. one to smoke now and another to age.

 

[BrewinHooligan]

I personally prefer that one fresh as opposed to age. It seems to lose a little something over time in my opinion but my experience there was after the tin was opened and stored in a sealed jar

 

[Billy-Klubb]

I personally prefer that one fresh as opposed to age. It seems to lose a little something over time in my opinion but my experience there was after the tin was opened and stored in a sealed jar

maybe I'll try this can fresh and see how I like it.

 

[Billy-Klubb]

so I just had a bowl of the Molto Dolce (couldn't help myself) in my fancy pants Churchwarden. it was floccing awesome! it was like I soaked a Creme Brulee in Creme Brulee Stout and smoked it! Lane's 1Q got bumped down a notch. I can see why you could about eat it with a spoon!

 

[BrewinHooligan]

so I just had a bowl of the Molto Dolce (couldn't help myself) in my fancy pants Churchwarden. it was floccing awesome! it was like I soaked a Creme Brulee in Creme Brulee Stout and smoked it! Lane's 1Q got bumped down a notch. I can see why you could about eat it with a spoon!

Yeah buddy!!

 

[BrerRabbitBrew]

What is this spring in January? Taking the opportunity to smoke a English blend my tobacconist recomended.

It's kinda dumb that in Washington state I can buy marijuana but I can't buy pipe tobacco off the internet...

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[Billy-Klubb]

What is this spring in January? Taking the opportunity to smoke a English blend my tobacconist recomended.

It's kinda dumb that in Washington state I can buy marijuana but I can't buy pipe tobacco off the internet...

kinda silly, innit?