5 Must-Try Winter Ale & Cigar Pairings
Seasonal beverages come and go. But, if there’s one time period that the Cigar World team gets excited for as cigar smokers, it’s winter. The air is cool, there’s a little more time for relaxation, and of course, winter ales are aplenty.
That’s why we’ve scoured the web for the best-rated winter ales and paired them with premium cigars that blend perfectly for a winter wonderland of flavors. Enjoy the list and let us know your favorite winter beverages in the comments!
#5: Odell Isolation Ale
Why it’s a must-try: It’s 6% ABV, chalk full of sweet malts and crips hops, and is sure to make any snow day, Holiday or you-day enjoyable.
Pair With: Punch Knuckle Buster
#4: Boulevard Nutcracker Ale
About It: Bold, rich and loaded with caramel and vanilla flavors, Nutcracker Ale starts sweet and then shakes you out of your Holiday daze with its hoppy finish.
Pair With: La Gloria Cubana Serie R Esteli
#3: Deschutes Jubelale
About It: Perfect for a season of celebration, Jubelale is spicy, malty and has all the hops present, to be well, more than enough of a Holiday present.
Pair With: Macanudo M Coffee
#2: Samuel Smith Winter Welcome
About It: Sammies were meant for the winter, and Winter Welcome’s combination of caramel and toffee malts pretty much make you feel like you’re draping yourself in soft, comfy fleece.
Pair With: Sancho Panza Double Maduro
#1: pFriem Winter Ale
About It: It’s a winter ale with some weird up in it. Faint floral notes mingle with a bit of bitterness, but the slight Christmas spice at the end brings it all together.
Pair With: Camacho Triple Maduro
What’s your favorite cold-weather drink with a cigar? Let us know!
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Comments
3 strickque
(17 months ago)Pairing a cigar is all about individual taste. My normal beverages include bourbon, cognac, beer or tea.
5 Loz
(17 months ago)Funny I always find myself reaching for a bourbon or coffee with a cigar… Not sure why I have never really tried a good beer…
This has inspired me to start making a list of beers with cigars I enjoy now!
6 Smokie Robinson
(17 months ago)Winter ales are great with cigars. I'm keen on coffee and cigars during the winter.
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