The Cigar
Gurkha Empire Series IV
Wrapper: Brazilian Arapiraca
Fillers: Nicaraguan, Dominican ligero tobaccos
Size: 5.5 x 52
$3.00 a stick on sale
My Strength Rating: 5
Off the Light: this cigar has some nice roasted notes working right off the bat. Wood and earth notes mixed with some spice. I thought it started off on the full side of medium and then after that first inch it started to move toward medium.
Mid-point: toasted oak, slightly roasted notes of forest floor and the spice has dissipated. The mouthfeel is right around a 4 or 5 on my strength rating. Not a complex flavor profile but, it is only $3 a stick. I would not pay any more than three for this cigar.
Down the Strecth: The Wife is calling – shit – I have to go. No real loss with this cigar.
The Beer
Wellington Arkell Best Bitter
4% abv
341 ml bottle
Wellington County Brewery, Inc.
Guelph, Ontario, Canada
On the six pack it says, “A refreshing Ale described as ‘the most flavourful light beer in Ontario.’”
Appearance: copper colored body with an egg-shell colored head.
Aroma: very faint grains and yeast
Flavors: grainy, grassy, dried floral, sourdough, stone mineral,
I have to say on my first few sips I was not impressed. Then, I had to start thinking about what are the notes and the more I sampled it the more I started to like it. It does not have the run of the mill flavors – oops, sorry that is flavours in Canadian.
Mouthfeel: almost moderate carbonation, light off-dry feel, light watery edge, and very easy to drink. This would be great to pair with a quality burger or my favorite a cigar. This ale should have some good range to pair up any strength cigar and has some interesting flavors that should work with most cigars.
My Strength Rating: 4
If you want something different it is an okay pick-up. It is nothing to go out of your way to find.
Let me grab a stogie because I am ready for the second beer. I selected the Gurkha Empire IV. I think the woody and earthy style should mingle well with this ale.
The Pairing
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