Sour PS LBF!!!

[f(x)]

Hi All! I had purchased and jarred up 1.5 pounds of PS LBF back in October 2020, and decided to sample some for aging, etc. Now, this is not my only batch of this tobacco. I also have in the cellar batches that are 2, 4, and 5 years old. Love this stuff!

Well, I cracked open a jar and was welcomed with a sour smell! There is no evidence of mold, and the appearance is normal compared to other batches. I grabbed a few flakes, set them to the side to dry for a bit, loaded the pipe and got a very unpleasant smoke! SOUR! I was hoping that the drying time would maybe alleviate it, but no. When it was airing it stunk. All jars from this batch are the same, so it’s not just the jar. Has anyone else experienced this?

I’m debating whether I’ll just let it age for a few more years, with the hope that things will get better (it’s highly doubtful), or I’m also considering stoving it. I really would like to avoid throwing it out! What do you think?

Thanks!

 

[anotherbob]

Hi All! I had purchased and jarred up 1.5 pounds of PS LBF back in October 2020, and decided to sample some for aging, etc. Now, this is not my only batch of this tobacco. I also have in the cellar batches that are 2, 4, and 5 years old. Love this stuff!

Well, I cracked open a jar and was welcomed with a sour smell! There is no evidence of mold, and the appearance is normal compared to other batches. I grabbed a few flakes, set them to the side to dry for a bit, loaded the pipe and got a very unpleasant smoke! SOUR! I was hoping that the drying time would maybe alleviate it, but no. When it was airing it stunk. All jars from this batch are the same, so it’s not just the jar. Has anyone else experienced this?

I’m debating whether I’ll just let it age for a few more years, with the hope that things will get better (it’s highly doubtful), or I’m also considering stoving it. I really would like to avoid throwing it out! What do you think?

Thanks!

sort of. I've had some burlys that got a slight sour note when jarred. No clue why but I imagine that it's from acids introduced or brought out by bacterial actions. But the ones I experienced sort of aired out and actually worked well with the particular tobaccos.

 

[Mortamyhr]

Sour like vinegar? Noticed that as well recently…

 

[Peter Turbo]

I have some LBF from November 2020 and no sour odor is detected.

 

[JimRoseLV]

LBF can be a harsh mistress.

 

[mso489]

If space isn't a problem, I'd just jar it up and assess it again in several years whenever you decide to try to smoke it. Be prepared to pitch it if it is still sour, but there's an even chance (I surmise) it will be fine.

Be sure to label it clearly with a brief explanation, so you'll know it is the suspect batch. Give dates and symptoms.

 

[f(x)]

If space isn't a problem, I'd just jar it up and assess it again in several years whenever you decide to try to smoke it. Be prepared to pitch it if it is still sour, but there's an even chance (I surmise) it will be fine.

Be sure to label it clearly with a brief explanation, so you'll know it is the suspect batch. Give dates and symptoms.

I like that idea! I was kind of thinking along the same line. Have plenty of room so it can sit for a few years and if it's still crappy I'll stove it, try it and throw it out