Granger Burn?

[kurtbob]

Was wondering if anyone else had this issue? I have smoked hundreds of all kinds of blends over the years. Never experienced tongue bite, some tingle with certain blends but never bite. Bought a tub of Granger and popped it open. Loved the tin note and cut. Loaded a pipe and fired it up. Immediately on initial light, it started....a painful chemical burn! I thought the flavor was awesome so I kept on with the rest of the bowl. It was a painful experience to say the least! Tried everything with following bowls, drying overnight, super slow smoking, looser pack, tighter pack, spinning in a circle 3 times, shooting in the air, lighting prayer candlesand of course different pipes. Each time the same result, the sensation of eating a whole Carolina Reaper! As with eating a Reaper....the chemical burn subsides after a few hours. I’m sure it’s just a body chemistry thing but damn!

 

[BROBS]

@Richmond B. Funkenhouser

 

[BROBS]

I'm gonna pull mine out and try it

 

[kurtbob]

@Richmond B. Funkenhouser

Does he have the answer to the life lesson of which I seek?

 

[BROBS]

Does he have the answer to the life lesson of which I seek?

He said the same thing about it.
Pussies.

? j/k

 

[kurtbob]

He said the same thing about it.
Pussies.

? j/k

A true constant of the universe you are brother

 

[Country Bladesmith]

“Granger danger!”

 

[BROBS]

A true constant of the universe you are brother

U KNOW I JUS PLAYIN

I think Richmond described it as a swarm of yellowjackets stinging the inside of his mouth. But I believe you guys are on the same page.

I’ve got some drying now on my tray. Smella good!!

 

[kurtbob]

He said the same thing about it.
Pussies.

? j/k

Damn man......you saying that makes me wanna load up 3 pipes with it and smoke em at the same time! Start a Tik Tok challenge

 

[kurtbob]

U KNOW I JUS PLAYIN

I think Richmond described it as a swarm of yellowjackets stinging the inside of his mouth. But I believe you guys are on the same page.

I’ve got some drying now on my tray. Smella good!!

Dude, love the flavor! Other than the pain, could be an all day smoke

 

[BROBS]

Do you rub it out from the huge chunks it comes in?

 

[kurtbob]

Do you rub it out from the huge chunks it comes in?

Tried it chunky and smooth, for me no different.

 

[Country Bladesmith]

I guess I’ll be that guy: did you dry it out as dry as you can get it?

 

[kurtbob]

I guess I’ll be that guy: did you dry it out as dry as you can get it?

Yessir! Even several days worth of dry time and it still brought the pain

 

[Country Bladesmith]

Yessir! Even several days worth of dry time and it still brought the pain

Well damn. May be a chemistry thing? Sounds like you gave it an honest shot.

 

[kurtbob]

Tried cutting it with 1/2 Prince Albert......it just took it from a Carolina Reaper to a Jalapeño

 

[mso489]

It's been a while since I've smoked Granger, though I have an unopened tub for any pipe tobacco shortages. My last bowl, I found it a sturdy blend but not a harsh one. No chemical burn, though I've had that with a few premium aromatics, notably holiday blends. I did find my last Half & Half harsh, not tormenting, but not an easy burley/Virginia blend either. I hope my batch of Granger, by vintage or by aging, is smoother than what you describe. It has always been sold as a pleasant "all day" smoke.

 

[Country Bladesmith]

In all honesty I’ve never tried it, but I usually don’t have any issues with Burley/Virginia blends. Any advisements I could give have already been heeded it seems. ?‍

 

[mso489]

It is Half & Half that is a Bur/Va blend. Granger is all rough cut Kentucky burley with molasses flavoring, and is sometimes billed as a non-aromatic and other times as an aromatic, which technically it is. No Virginia leaf in Granger.

 

[Country Bladesmith]

It is Half & Half that is a Bur/Va blend. Granger is all rough cut Kentucky burley with molasses flavoring, and is sometimes billed as a non-aromatic and other times as an aromatic, which technically it is. No Virginia leaf in Granger.

Gotcha.