Need Help Fast Re SG1792

papipeguy

Lifer

Jul 31, 2010

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Bethlehem, Pa.

• Sep 8, 2012

• #1

I just got this tin of SG1792 from a friend in Arizona. its a few years old and was unopened when I got it. I just popped the lid and noticed a brownis/grey powder on the flakes. Aging effect from being in Arizona or mold? I've smoked many tins of 1792 but have never encountered this. Advice will be appreciated.

 

sixmp

Can't Leave

Jan 19, 2012

420

0

• Sep 8, 2012

• #2

WOW that looks like it has been to see Tony Montana haha

looks kinda mouldy to me.

 

lazydog

Part of the Furniture Now

Apr 24, 2012

514

1

• Sep 8, 2012

• #3

if it doesn't kill ya itll make you stronger. Toss it.

 

gnatjulio

Lifer

Mar 22, 2012

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937

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New York

• Sep 8, 2012

• #4

Did the tin hiss when you cracked it?

 

judcole

Lifer

Sep 14, 2011

7,178

33,419

Detroit

• Sep 8, 2012

• #5

Sugar crystals from the baccy aging? If the tin was still sealed,shouldn't be any problems.

 

papipeguy

Lifer

Jul 31, 2010

15,778

35

Bethlehem, Pa.

• Sep 8, 2012

• #6

Yes, it was airtight. I've seen mold on tobacco before and this looks different but I'm not an expert on what, or how many, types there may be. I really want a bowl but being cautious.

 

sixmp

Can't Leave

Jan 19, 2012

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• Sep 8, 2012

• #7

Is it raised off the surface?... Mold grows away from the surface iirc.

 

papipeguy

Lifer

Jul 31, 2010

15,778

35

Bethlehem, Pa.

• Sep 8, 2012

• #8

It's powdery on the surface.

 

sixmp

Can't Leave

Jan 19, 2012

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• Sep 8, 2012

• #9

I found this snippit
It is pretty easy to tell the difference between mold and bloom once you know what you're looking for: bloom is always white or light grey, should rub off very easily, leave no stain, have crystals, and should have no odor. Mold, on the other hand, can be different colors, including yellow, will not contain crystals, will often be hairy, and will probably smell.
Looks like congrats are in order :D

 

garyovich

Starting to Get Obsessed

Jul 22, 2012

270

0

• Sep 8, 2012

• #10

If you rub your finger across the surface does the "powder" rub off or stay put?

 

papipeguy

Lifer

Jul 31, 2010

15,778

35

Bethlehem, Pa.

• Sep 8, 2012

• #11

The powder rubs off and feels slightly granular which is leading me to think its bloom.

 

mrgunnar177

Lifer

Apr 5, 2012

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0

United States

• Sep 8, 2012

• #12

I'd say it's smokable. Just my 2 cents

 

papipeguy

Lifer

Jul 31, 2010

15,778

35

Bethlehem, Pa.

• Sep 8, 2012

• #13

OK, I'm going to load a bowl and see what happens. If things turn bad I'll ask my wife to send an update and info on funeral arrangements.

 

philobeddoe

Lifer

Oct 31, 2011

7,433

11,713

East Indiana

• Sep 8, 2012

• #14

It'll either be the best bowl of 1792 you ever had, or your last!

 

lazydog

Part of the Furniture Now

Apr 24, 2012

514

1

• Sep 8, 2012

• #15

This is a very exciting real time thread. Good luck////.....

 

mrenglish

Lifer

Dec 25, 2010

2,220

72

Columbus, Ohio

• Sep 8, 2012

• #16

That looks like bloom. You should be in for a tasty smoke. If its mold, it will smell worse than 1792 normally does.

 

garyovich

Starting to Get Obsessed

Jul 22, 2012

270

0

• Sep 8, 2012

• #17

I got a new 1792 tin not long ago that had similar growth on it though nowhere near as developed as your picture. Smoked fine.

 

martiniman

Part of the Furniture Now

Apr 6, 2012

885

2

• Sep 8, 2012

• #18

OK, I'm going to load a bowl and see what happens. If things turn bad I'll ask my wife to send an update and info on funeral arrangements.

Click to expand...

Can I have your pipes?..... :lol:

 

mrgunnar177

Lifer

Apr 5, 2012

1,086

0

United States

• Sep 8, 2012

• #19

damn martiniman beat me to it :D. keep us informed! ( it is exciting to be real time)

 

cigrmaster

Lifer

May 26, 2012

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57,280

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Sarasota Florida

• Sep 8, 2012

• #20

That is bloom. It appears on aged tobacco. I recently bought a few pounds of SG St James Flake and FVF that had bloom all over it. I was shocked because of the high demand on both those blends and never thought I would get aged stuff. It must have been sitting for a long time at this tobacconists shop. He has little on line presence and is old school b/m. You should be very happy with the results of your first bowl.