Can’t Enjoy My Pipe Without Alcohol

[vink]

Title says it all, it seems I can’t enjoy my pipe as much without a beer or a glass of wine or whatever alcoholic drink . I don’t get as much sweetness, flavours seems muted, taste seems stronger and heavier. Only time it’s seems ok is after diner the weekend when I walk the dog but prior to that I usually drink like 4-5 glasses of wine during diner . I also usually smoke before diner with a glass of wine but anytime I tried to smoke let’s say after lunch with a glass of water it sucks! Anyone in the same boat? Any non alcoholic drink that pairs well with a bowl? I thought maybe something sweet could help?

 

[NomadOrb]

Nope, I actually find that alcohol hinders my experience when I'm smoking. I like to enjoy them separately.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

I don't find many alcoholic beverages compliment pipe smoking well. Personal taste prevails though.

 

[kg.legat0]

For me, black coffee contrasts with the sweetness of the tobacco -I like that interplay.

 

[crashthegrey]

I usually have water with a pipe. I do like tea, like brewed loose leaf tea, not sweet tea, with my pipe. But alcohol usually detracts from my enjoyment of the tobacco, tbh.

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

Title says it all, it seems I can’t enjoy my pipe as much without a beer or a glass of wine or whatever alcoholic drink . I don’t get as much sweetness, flavours seems muted, taste seems stronger and heavier. Only time it’s seems ok is after diner the weekend when I walk the dog but prior to that I usually drink like 4-5 glasses of wine during diner . I also usually smoke before diner with a glass of wine but anytime I tried to smoke let’s say after lunch with a glass of water it sucks! Anyone in the same boat? Any non alcoholic drink that pairs well with a bowl? I thought maybe something sweet could help?

Sweet iced tea?

I have a iced tea maker and use a variety of hibiscus and mint with Green teas. No sugar needed necessarily.

 

[JOHN72]

When I enjoy it the most, it's with a good, wine, brandy, whisky or rum, in general alcohol drinks...............but not only when I smoke. Question of tastes of course..........

 

[cosmicfolklore]

4 - 5 glasses of wine with dinner? Ha ha! My wife would have to drag me out of the shrubs if I did that.
One glass of an excellent wine hits all my buttons for me. Maybe a mead an hour after dinner for dessert.

I much prefer to have ice water by my side when smoking. Coffee or sweet tea works too. Maybe a Mt Dew occasionally, but as I get older the more sodas just taste like thick syrup to me.

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

4 - 5 glasses of wine with dinner? Ha ha! My wife would have to drag me out of the shrubs if I did that.
One glass of an excellent wine hits all my buttons for me. Maybe a mead an hour after dinner for dessert.

I much prefer to have ice water by my side when smoking. Coffee or sweet tea works too. Maybe a Mt Dew occasionally, but as I get older the more sodas just taste like thick syrup to me.

Lol! I’d be snookered as well.

Ive read about ice water and bergs. Any idea what it means?

 

[JOHN72]

Irish coffee, and tea generally. Something more special on the weekend. As I said before................The moderation is the key............of course........

 

[Kal]

I drink ice tea with lemon slice. No sugar. Or ? coffee. That's every day. But I do like a dark beer with a pipe. Ollie and myself sit out in the yard, she pops the top and dances to music.
Ollie is my 19 year old Macaw.

 

[bullet08]

Diet Pepsi. You are missing out in life!

 

[gatorhazard]

I smoke English blends, and enjoy a nice scotch some nights. When it’s not an alcoholic drink, I prefer a good loose leaf tea. Try some Golden Monkey, with a little honey and a dash of milk, pairs well with pipes in my opinion.

 

[Gabby Hayes]

I smoke English blends, and enjoy a nice scotch some nights. When it’s not an alcoholic drink, I prefer a good loose leaf tea. Try some Golden Monkey, with a little honey and a dash of milk, pairs well with pipes in my opinion.

Ditto. I like a bowl with my morning coffee and an English blend with a nice single malt Islay Scotch in the evening. The smokey peat of the Islay compliments an English blend quite well.

 

[spike]

I love my pipe and I love my beer. Just not together.

 

[Whiskey]

I really do enjoy whiskey with my pipe. Haven’t tried beer yet. Worst thing I’ve had was Sprite when I was first learning how to smoke a pipe. Wicked tongue bite along with the crisp carbonation from a Sprite was a terrible combo

 

[Sloopjohnbee]

yea, i used to do wine and a pipe - maybe a bourbon
not any more - just plain water or coffee for me
and coffee is a rarity due to the caffeine nic combo -> no bueno para mi corazon
You should ween away from making alcohol/pipe a habit - it will slowly destroy the mucosal lining of your oral cavity - leads to problems(all sorts)

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

I love my pipe and I love my beer. Just not together.

I feel strongly both ways…..??

 

[STP]

I only smoke when I have time to relax. On those occasions a beer pairs nicely… maybe even a White Russian or a glass of wine… and I like coffee too, but not all at the same time?

 

[Sweet Home Alabama]

I once asked a lady if she smoked after sex. She said “ I don’t know, I never looked”.?