Which Beverage with which Tobacco?
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Well, all I drink is coffee and Mountain Dew. And all I smoke is burley. They all go good together. But I prefer my dew with Briar Fox, and coffee with Pegasus. 
. That's all I got.
. That's all I got.
I don't.
I often have adult beverages in association, but no pairing. And in fact, some of those stronger beverages will actually diminish the tobacco profile, I've found for myself.
I found that coffee, teas, and lighter drinks like a white wine will "pair" better, but no specifics here.
However, based on some other threads from tea aficionados and similar, you'll likely get some good input.
Cheers.
I often have adult beverages in association, but no pairing. And in fact, some of those stronger beverages will actually diminish the tobacco profile, I've found for myself.
I found that coffee, teas, and lighter drinks like a white wine will "pair" better, but no specifics here.
However, based on some other threads from tea aficionados and similar, you'll likely get some good input.
Cheers.
Latakia/English/Scottish = Red Wine
Va/Vaper = Iced Tea/Pilsner
Burley/DarkFired/VaBur/VaBurPur = Coffee/IPA/Burbon
Oriental (sans Latakia) = Hot Teas
Lakelands = Lager/English Draught
YMMV
Va/Vaper = Iced Tea/Pilsner
Burley/DarkFired/VaBur/VaBurPur = Coffee/IPA/Burbon
Oriental (sans Latakia) = Hot Teas
Lakelands = Lager/English Draught
YMMV
To me, any quality beer or liquor enhances both the flavor and enjoyment of tobacco. Alcohol and tobacco is a classic pair for a reason. Also, coffee or tea are a just as great pairing with a pipe, but for in the morning. I try not to over think it and go with whatever I'm in the mood for.
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You could get many different opinions on this one. And since everyone's tastes are different, I can only speak for myself:
Burley - ABF/Pegasus/HH Burley Flake - coffee
Light latakia - Chelsea Morning/EMP - coffee
Heavier latakia - Quiet Nights/Pirate Kake - coffee/Pepsi (when in a soda mood)/bourbon/stouts
Va/VaPer - Peterson Flake/LTF/CRF 2023/Rattray's OG - water/iced tea/any type of pilsner beer, but really love Summer Shandy with these
Aromatics - coffee/water
That said, water works for all.
Burley - ABF/Pegasus/HH Burley Flake - coffee
Light latakia - Chelsea Morning/EMP - coffee
Heavier latakia - Quiet Nights/Pirate Kake - coffee/Pepsi (when in a soda mood)/bourbon/stouts
Va/VaPer - Peterson Flake/LTF/CRF 2023/Rattray's OG - water/iced tea/any type of pilsner beer, but really love Summer Shandy with these
Aromatics - coffee/water
That said, water works for all.
No matter what I am smoking, it's always paired with black coffee (or water if it's after 7 pm).
Though I never understood any of that pairing, even with food, and I've had legit 5-star restaurant food before. I can't even stand beer with burgers. To me, nothing "pairs well" with anything else, not that stuff is bad with other stuff. I also hate wine. I also have a decently sophisticated palate.
But I have never found any food or drink experience to be enhanced by a particular pairing of the other. Now obviously some stuff just doesn't go together, like scones and cake donuts pair well with coffee, but wouldn't pair well with like wine or something. But beyond trying to pair some off-the-wall stuff together, I think a lot of that pairing stuff is nonsense at least with regard to "enhancing the experience"—either the two are fine together or they're bad together, but neither enhanced by the other. I find the same to be true with tobacco.
Though I never understood any of that pairing, even with food, and I've had legit 5-star restaurant food before. I can't even stand beer with burgers. To me, nothing "pairs well" with anything else, not that stuff is bad with other stuff. I also hate wine. I also have a decently sophisticated palate.
But I have never found any food or drink experience to be enhanced by a particular pairing of the other. Now obviously some stuff just doesn't go together, like scones and cake donuts pair well with coffee, but wouldn't pair well with like wine or something. But beyond trying to pair some off-the-wall stuff together, I think a lot of that pairing stuff is nonsense at least with regard to "enhancing the experience"—either the two are fine together or they're bad together, but neither enhanced by the other. I find the same to be true with tobacco.
To my taste & as I mainly smoke Burley, Virginias & VaPers…
️ has always been a very tasty combination & is my main drink of choice . However, in the warmer months I do like pairing the 
with either an iced tea with lots of 
& sugar OR I’m partial to Arizona Green Tea w/ 
.I pair coffee with cream with Peterson EMP and Standard Mix in the morning. Light beer or tea with Country Lawyer, Nightcap, 965 and Quiet Nights.
I usually just smoke with water or coffee.
Always black coffee or tea for me (no sugar), either hot or iced depending on my mood and weather.
Coffee in the mornings and Single Malt (Islay mainly) in the evening's.
Coffee with a good burley is sublime.
This is one of those no wrong or right answer posts...so for me:
Burley: Any Beer or Stout
English/Oriental: Whiskey/Whisky/Scotch
Virginia: Tea/Coffee
Aromatic: Toss Up
Best answer...Light a bowl...drink something. If it tastes great together...that's a winner! If it doesn't, that's a learning experience.
Burley: Any Beer or Stout
English/Oriental: Whiskey/Whisky/Scotch
Virginia: Tea/Coffee
Aromatic: Toss Up
Best answer...Light a bowl...drink something. If it tastes great together...that's a winner! If it doesn't, that's a learning experience.
Since I've quit booze it's Coffe (and espresso), tea, and water. Different teas and different roasts per blend, for me at least. A medium roast with burleys, anaerobic with VaPers, straight VA's I prefer a tea with - milk Oolong, puerh, black, chai, etc...
Water with anything with a top note. If the top note is like a chocolate or something, I'll do a coffee or milk basic espresso drink.
I don't put any thought into it really. All I drink is coffee/espressi, tea, and water (and sparkling water). I just pick what I'm in the mood for, both drink and smoke. Clean light roast is my go to that pairs with everything. Always an enjoyable pairing.
Water with anything with a top note. If the top note is like a chocolate or something, I'll do a coffee or milk basic espresso drink.
I don't put any thought into it really. All I drink is coffee/espressi, tea, and water (and sparkling water). I just pick what I'm in the mood for, both drink and smoke. Clean light roast is my go to that pairs with everything. Always an enjoyable pairing.
Seltzer or coffee in the afternoon, tea in the evening during cold months. I love my beer and I love my pipe, just not together.
Always a great conversation. Even after countless same topic. It just goes to show how tolerant the members are.
Only diet Pepsi will do the right justice to a pipe smoke. Mtn Dew and Dr. Pepper come close second.
Only diet Pepsi will do the right justice to a pipe smoke. Mtn Dew and Dr. Pepper come close second.