Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican Ligero
Size: 6.25 x 54
Strength rating: 7.5/8
I really like this cigar. The Hoyo Legend is on the fuller side compared to their other cigars. My Hoyo Sultan with its coffee and roasty notes I love for its medium body taste. The Excalibur #1 is a very pleasing mild-medium treat. This Legend is a true bold beauty.
Bold spice and pepper greet the palate on the opening and continue throughout the experience. This Hoyo is complex. A solid woody (oak) character with a strong black walnut taste making this a fuller smoke than most Hoyos. The cigar gives off tons of smoke.
I love the look of this cigar.
The Grand Cru
The looks of this ale can be deceiving because, it has a light crystal golden color that makes you think it might be light in body.
According to michiganbrewing.com they say it is made with, ‘pilsen malts, Saaz Willamette hops, Curacau orange peel and select spices.’ And, the spices are plentiful from the coriander and clove along with some rose petals. I want to smell some rose petals while I drink this beer for some reason. If you are thinking rose petals in beer - yes, get this beer and smell that aroma. This ale also has some citrus zip to it. Orange and lemon smack the palate with each sip. The Celis Grand Cru would be nice to drink while dinning on seafood. This is a very nice ale.
For having an 8% abv it has a short aftertaste, maybe because of the watery feel during this pairing. This also gives it a refreshing mouthfeel while smoking this bold flavored cigar. I do not think this is the best pairing for this Belgian Style Ale. It is a bit too bold for the ale. I still get all the nice flavors from the ale but, the cigar with its black walnut and oaky taste is a bit too much. The cigar needs a heartier beer to complement its profile.
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