Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Cigars and Beer

Yes it's true they can taste great together! I have explored some of my favorite cigars and paired them nicely to beer. A general rule which is obvious is light beer is good with a sweeter cigars and dark sweeter beer go great with a lot of different types. Here's a rundown of a few I love.

Basic Smooth Brown
Cigar: AVO #2 tubos (It has a rich flavor and balances nicely with a brown ale)

Light and Hoppy
Cigar: Rocky Patel The Edge Light (Very light, very smoky actually works well with sweet IPAs or Pale Ales)

Bold and Spicy
Cigar: AVO moduro (Spicy and very consistent, it delivers lots of flavor from beginning to end)

Sweet and Crisp
Cigar: Acid 1400cc (Flavored and very sweet to the lip)
and Schlitz (Yes it's cheap and damn good on a summer day they have changed the recipe back to the 1960's).

That's my round up and suggestions that have many many flavor notes. I have many other favorites but I just wanted to list a few that remain first on my list. Please add to the list or give me some of your favorites. Or try them out and tell me what you think.

Cheers! And Smoke 'em if you got 'em.