The Ale
Allagash Tripel Reserve
Batch #152
9% abv
750ml bottle
$9.00
Allagash Brewing
Portland, Maine, USA
Appearance: what a beautiful beer once it is poured into the chalice. A perfect two finger, shaving cream white, head on top of a spectacular neon golden body. Nice white sticky lacing on the side of the glass.
Aroma: light herbal biscuit, yeast, and crisp fruity notes.
Flavors: Red banana, light pineapple juice, Jazz apple, honeysuckle, and earthy yeast to bring it all together.
Mouthfeel: medium body on delivery with a tingling tropical fruit sensation. On the finish there is a warm alcohol and dry texture that gives this ale a medium-full feel on the back of the palate.
My Strength Rating: 5.5
The Cigar
Camacho Corojo 10 Anniversary 11/18
Corojo wrapper, binder, and filler
Jamastran Valley of Honduran tobaccos
Size: 6 x 54 slight tapering on both ends
The 10 year Anniversary Edicion Limitada
$14.95 in Michigan
Off the Light: white mushroom and a dusting of chopped pecan nuts.
Right where it is natural to place my thumb on the side of this cigar there is a big soft spot. Feels like some tobacco beetles may have been busy on the inside or just a roller issue.
As the cigar continues there is a light dusty earth, mushroom, and the pecan nut is still noticeable.
Mid-Point: mineral earthy notes develop, toasted grains and nuts. This cigar has a smooth and sophisticated mouthfeel.
Down the Stretch: The strength builds just a little (maybe a six rating). Pretty much the same notes as the mid-point.
My Strength Rating: 5.5 all the way through.
The Pairing
The earthy notes of white mushroom and mineral soil along with the toasted grains and pecan nuts mingle extremely well with the tropical fruity notes of the ale.
After one chalice of this ale I thought this cigar would be perfect so I made my way to my humidor to find this baby and I am not disappointed.
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