EP Carrillo New Wave Connecticut Divinos and Einbecker Ur-Bock Dunkel: Pairing

The Beer

Einbecker Ur-Bock Dunkel

Einbecker Brauhaus AG

Einbeck, Germany

6.5% abv

11.2 oz stubby green bottle

Appearance: deep copper, used penny colored body with a slightly dirty white head that was thin and leaves no lacing on the glass.  With an aggressive pour on the second one the head was closer to a two finger. 

Aroma: oh, the malts are coming through here.  Toasted caramel with a touch of molasses, light rye bread,

Flavors: pretty much like the nose.  Slightly burnt caramel with a hint of molasses, light rye bread and roasted grains. 

Mouthfeel: mild carbonation, lightly burnt malts, just a hint of bitterness on the aftertaste, 

To the Point: I am no Dunkel expert but, I do like one once in a while.  This dunkel is pretty tasty and seems true to its style.  I would buy this again. 

My Strength Rating: 6 – on the light side of medium-full.  Good body and a pleasing aftertaste.  For some reason I want to have a Rubin sandwich with this dunkel. 

The Cigar

EP Carrillo New Wave Connecticut Divinos

Wrapper: Ecuador Connecticut Shade

Binder: Nicaraguan

Fillers: Nicaraguan and Dominican

Size: 6 x 52

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$7.49 Smoky’s of Northville Michigan

Here are the different sizes:

Stellas: 5 1/8 x 42

Brillantes: 5 x 50

Divinos: 6 x 52

El Decano: 6 x 60

Gran Via: 7 x 49

Flavor Profile: overall, this is a boring smoke.  The flavor is one dimensional – toasted white bread.  It is almost almond milk creamy and smooth.  This is mild smoke.  I do like mild smokes but, I need something to hang my hat on and this comes up empty to me. 

To the Point: for those of you who like mild with very little flavor, well this is it.  Next time at the store I’ll have to by Mark a stick and see what he thinks.  I think it is right up his alley. 

My Strength Rating: 2.5

Pairings: I think this stick would go very well with a lot of white wines and I am going to plan to do just that.  Just thinking of that – I like this cigar a little more now that I am thinking about it.  This stick should pair well with a lot of different beers. 

Thinking of different beers – how about a Dunkel.  I smoked this cigar the other day and I think it might go with this beer. 

The Pairing

The rich toasted malts of the Ur-Bock mix well with this mild bodied smoke.  Now that I am experiencing this I think a bolder cigar may take away from this tasty dunkel.  I get to taste all the flavors this beer has to offer and the beer also makes this cigar a little tastier.  This is a good example of how a beverage can impact the cigar you are smoking.  Okay, the word ‘impact’ might be too strong in this situation.  How about the word - influence. 

I have to admit that I think differently about this cigar from this pairing.  When I review this cigar I thought it was too boring by itself and now I see that it does serve a purpose.  I think I’ll buy a couple more to pair it with some white wines.    


Add on: I just finished this stick with a Short's Brew Pontius Road Pilsner and the pairing was as boring as it could get.  But, those that don't like flavor - this could work for you.