Guy's Night Cigar and Beer

[Indyhp]

keep it simple and dont get lost in the details because you wont have any fun. grab a 6 pack pick whatever cigar grabs your interst and enjoy your time. i would go with a Illusione Epernay or Ajs New world and you cant go wrong with Padron

I agree with this. I would add a Flor de las Antillas or an Arturo Fuente Don Carlos to the cigar choices, and choose a craft beer that's not too hoppy. I like ales and shy away from stouts and porters anyway, so our tastes in beer are different.

[garublador]

I agree with this. I would add a Flor de las Antillas or an Arturo Fuente Don Carlos to the cigar choices, and choose a craft beer that's not too hoppy. I like ales and shy away from stouts and porters anyway, so our tastes in beer are different.

Unfortunately the Flor de las Antillas is actually one I forgot that I not only have, but have smoked several of. It's actually my friend's go-to cigar. Just as an aside, the last time we did this he asked the guy at the store for a suggestion similar to the FdlA and the guy gave him the Epernay. The Don Carlos is a good suggestion. I might try to steer us both towards the AF section because of the impending trip.

I tend to try to stay away from beers that are too hoppy when smoking cigars, too. I've been on a stout and porter kick lately, but there are some winter ales that I really like. I think I've only ever smoked one cigar when I wasn't drinking some sort of alcohol and that was the Virtue and I had it with coffee. I think that pairing was as least as good as any beer, whisky or wine pairing I've ever had, but I also usually smoke at night and don't want the caffeine (and do want the alcohol).

I can also guarantee that I won't take this too seriously. I smoke to relax and obsessing over the details is the opposite of relaxing for me. A "less than optimal" pairing has never upset me. I just thought it would be fun to get some suggestions.

I appreciate all of the suggestions! I'll be sure to update with what we both ended up with.