CAO L X 2 Toro and Alimony Ale IPA

The Ale

Alimony Ale IPA

India Pale Ale

Buffalo Bill’s Brewery

Hayward, California, USA

Brewed by: Independent Brewers United

Seattle, Washington, USA or Portland or Berkeley

6.8% abv

Appearance: somewhat clear amber body with a one finger head that dissipates quickly and leaves little lacing on the glass.

Aroma: not much to talk about here; little grassy hops

Flavors: hoppyful – floral, pine, little peppery, hint of pineapple with some undertones of malts,

Mouthfeel: low carbonation, little wool like texture,

My Strength Rating: 6.5 – medium-full bodied

To the Point: a good tasting IPA, probably not a beginner or introductory IPA but, the next step up so let’s call it intermediate level. 

The Second Pairing (day two)

CAO L X 2 Toro

Ligero Tobaccos times 2

100% Ligero

Wrapper: Nicaraguan

Fillers: Dominican and Nicaraguan

Size: 6 x 50

The flavor profile of this cigar is not as bold as one might expect from a 100% ligero cigar.  While it does have a nice spicy style the spice is on the finish and the aftertaste.  I don’t think it is too strong so, it should not clash with an IPA.  There is a good smooth earthy style with some light grassy notes and a sweet tobacco style that one would not expect. 

Paired with the Alimony Ale; this matched up well too.  I think I enjoyed this cigar better than the Montecristo.  It was the sweet tobacco style of the cigar that add a nice contrast to the ales hoppy style.