Cigars and Alcohol Do Go Together.
For a long time cigars were viewed as something only the rich, powerful, or celebrities were able to get and smoke. The stigmatism that older men smoked cigars has been played over and over again in black and white movies, plays, and even more modern films. Many times these men smoked cigars and drank brandy. However, this is not the case any longer. If you have just started getting into and smoking cigars here are a few tips to get you started.
In the past cigars have always been paired with very strong alcohol, such as brandy, whisky, or rum. Many people enjoy smoking a cigar in this way, pairing a strong liqueur with a cigar is actually a very good combination. Mainly because the alcohol is only slightly sweet and balances the very strong taste of the cigar. Recently though, beer has become popular to have with a good cigar. In the past it was always overlooked as a beverage to have with a cigar. However, there are many beers that can be paired very well with cigars because of the varieties available and the different flavors that are offered. Especially now that cigars have entered the mainstream, may more people are looking to try cigars and the many ways to enjoy them.
Pairing cigars and beer is not as easy as it sounds, only because putting together your favorite beer and favorite cigar may not work together. Once you start finding combinations you look though, it will be well worth the time that was spent. The more experienced you become with cigars and which flavors you enjoy the easier it will be to know which beer to have with which cigar. When you are first starting out smoking cigars, picking a beer will be a little harder, however keep trying and you will find what you like over time.
One thing to always remember is that because cigars are so strong and flavorful picking a beer should complement the intensity that cigars offer. Picking a stronger beer to go with a lighter beer may work. Also, picking a beer with a fruity or interesting or unique flavor goes well with cigars that are lighter and not as strong. When having a very strong cigar choosing a lighter beer is always a better choice. Typically have imported beers, lagers, stouts, and beers with richer flavors work best. Extremely light beers or very pale beers do not go as well with cigars mainly because those types of beers are not as flavorful or have more of a bland taste.
Going through many cigars and beers to find just the right combination might not be such a bad way to spend an evening. Once you find the combinations you like, most likely you will not forget them and it will be worth it every time you smoke a cigar. Keep the tips above in mind and you will always be able to pick the beers and cigars that you like best and that will taste best together.
Darren Williger is a guitar playing, tea drinking, meditating, low carbohydrate eating, wine making sales maker who writes for CigarMaven.com, SmokersWebsite.com, and LiquorSnatch.com.
