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Stinky Cup Holder Ashtray

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Oct 26th, 2020 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

The cup holder ashtray from Stinky Cigar was something I purchased on a whim a while back. After losing more than one cigar off the table at the brewery when I went to refill my beverage, I ordered this to hopefully alleviate the issue. Designed for th…



A Fratello Morning by the Ocean

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Oct 24th, 2020 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

When my schedule allows, one of my favorite ways to kick off the day is with a cigar and coffee in the morning. During a week at the Outer Banks, I was able to have that pleasure on a number of occasions. The first few days of the trip, the winds were …



RoMa Craft CRAFT 2020

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Oct 21st, 2020 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

As handcrafted items, the skill that goes into creating a fine cigar should not be overlooked. The smoking experience is enhanced with an appreciation of the talent of the many hands that are part of the process. RoMa Craft’s CRAFT series was…



1781 Fimbulvinter Stout & Tatuaje "Karloff"

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Oct 18th, 2020 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I found time to spend an evening at the Olde Towne Tobacconist cigar lounge over at 1781 Brewing on Friday. I was taking a week off from work, and the lounge visit was just one of many activities planned for the break. It had been a month since I visit…



Blade and Bow Bourbon & LFD Double Ligero

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Oct 16th, 2020 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

It was an uncommon weekday evening when we ate an early dinner, probably because lunch was missed, which allowed for a slow drink and smoke in the early evening. I poured a bit of Blade and Bow Bourbon, and lit a La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero.I susp…



A Rainy Afternoon, a Pumpkin Ale, and a Cigar

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Oct 13th, 2020 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Several days of steady rain killed the idea of yard work or visits to enjoy the outdoors at a local brewery. Instead I passed time over the weekend relaxing on the porch, listening to the sounds of the rainfall, and enjoy cigars on the deck. For one su…



CAO Pilón and 1792 Small Batch

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Oct 10th, 2020 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I swear the last week lasted 10 days. On Friday, I finally had a chance to sit and relax with a drink and a cigar. And more importantly, sit for a couple of undistracted hours and chat with Colleen. It was the first real down time we’ve had since last …



LFD 50th Maduro & German Chocolate Cake Lager

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Oct 6th, 2020 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I’ve been eyeing a couple large vitola cigars in my humidor, waiting for the time to enjoy them. With no trips planned, no major errands lined up, and (sadly) no shooting last weekend, the opportunity arose to spend some time with some of those more ti…



Thirteen Years of Blogging

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Oct 6th, 2020 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

It’s been thirteen years since I started rambling in these Musings. That seems like forever in blog years. What started as Musings Over a Pint eventually expanded to include much more than just beer interests. It’s been a fun adventure, and r…



Sierra Nevada Bigfoot, Vintage 2007

By From http://www.musingsoverabarrel.com/ • Oct 3rd, 2020 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Friday evening I decided to treat myself to something from the “old stuff” stash in the basement. My choice, after much deliberation, was Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Barleywine Ale. This particular bottle was from the 2007 release. The beer poured a dee…