The Ale
Rodenbach Ale Anno 1821
Sour Ale
Flemish Red Brown
Brewery Rodenbach
Roeselare, Belgium
75% ‘young” Ale, 25% Ale matured for two years
1 pt 9.4 oz bottle
$9.99 a bottle
5.2% abv
Appearance: cordovan body with a tan head
Aroma: light bouquet with a touch of apple mash
Flavors: over-ripened apples, cola, muted tart tone,
Mouthfeel: moderate
carbonation, muted notes, low sour, light-moderate tart,
To the Point: I liked the Grand Cru, I would skip this one, and
it is okay
Read the Rodenbach Grand Cru Review
The Cigar
San Lotano Oval Pyramid
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano 2000
Binder: Nicaragua
Fillers: Nicaragua, Honduras & a secret
Size: 6.5 x 54
$12.99 at Smoky’s of Northville Michigan
I have smoked a couple of the other sizes and have enjoyed
them. They are not the most interesting
cigar out there but, they have a good overall impression. They are a good medium to medium-full smoke. Knock about three bucks off the price and
they would be worth smoking now and then.
Good ol’ Michigan 32% cigar tobacco tax.
Flavor Profile: the main focus is soil earthy tones,
hardwood, and a hint of dusty white pepper.
Along the way a cedary note appears and dry coffee grounds. The mouthfeel is dry and a little flannel
like in texture.
These San Lotano Ovals should pair well with most
beverages.
The Pairing
Not the most interesting pairing I have had. There does not seem to be too much interplay
between the two. The best exchange seems
to be having a few puffs of the cigar and then a good sip of the Ale. That cola like style seems to refresh the
palate and makes me want another puff of the stogie. The other way; drinking the Ale first and
then a few puffs of the cigar seems to dampen the flavors of the cigar – in other
words … ‘boring’.
This cigar needs a more interesting beverage.
