Bitter smoke...black ash

ApexAZ · 11-03-2011, 01:07 PM

So I just finished a GH #3 and it was very bitter, which hasn't been typical from the batch I've been smoking.

I noticed the wrapper seemed thicker than usual, and the ash was very black (carbon?). Is there any correlation to the black ash and bitterness?

I was hoping some of you more experienced smokers might be able to give me some insight.

Thanks!

Brian

NCRadioMan · 11-03-2011, 01:11 PM

No, not at all. Bitterness is usually associated with too much ammonia. When it goes on bitter side, purge.

ApexAZ · 11-03-2011, 01:26 PM

Purge means to blow the smoke out the foot?

chaase321 · 11-03-2011, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ApexAZ

Purge means to blow the smoke out the foot?

Yea...if you take like three breaths and blow through the cigar you will be amazed at how much better it draws and tastes afterwards. I usually do it 1-2 times per cigar depending...

ApexAZ · 11-06-2011, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by chaase321

Yea...if you take like three breaths and blow through the cigar you will be amazed at how much better it draws and tastes afterwards. I usually do it 1-2 times per cigar depending...

Cool, thanks!

Ratters · 11-07-2011, 12:46 AM

Also check to see you're not getting tar. It's bitter and burns a little bit. If you see it just clip it off, purge, and keep smoking.

Mattso3000 · 11-07-2011, 12:59 AM

Agreed, sometimes if I punch I get tar build-up so I keep the cutter on hand and re-cut if I start to get that bitter flavor to a cigar. Purge works to a point as well.

11-03-2011, 01:07 PM	#1
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Bitter smoke...black ash So I just finished a GH #3 and it was very bitter, which hasn't been typical from the batch I've been smoking. I noticed the wrapper seemed thicker than usual, and the ash was very black (carbon?). Is there any correlation to the black ash and bitterness? I was hoping some of you more experienced smokers might be able to give me some insight. Thanks! Brian

11-03-2011, 01:11 PM	#2
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,281 Trading: (66)	Re: Bitter smoke...black ash No, not at all. Bitterness is usually associated with too much ammonia. When it goes on bitter side, purge. __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

11-07-2011, 12:46 AM	#6
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: Bitter smoke...black ash Also check to see you're not getting tar. It's bitter and burns a little bit. If you see it just clip it off, purge, and keep smoking.

11-07-2011, 12:59 AM	#7
Mattso3000 Will ninja for beer Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Matt Location: Burnsville, MN Posts: 2,842 Trading: (20)	Re: Bitter smoke...black ash Agreed, sometimes if I punch I get tar build-up so I keep the cutter on hand and re-cut if I start to get that bitter flavor to a cigar. Purge works to a point as well. __________________ Please Support the Troop Support Contest!

11-03-2011, 01:26 PM	#3
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Re: Bitter smoke...black ash Purge means to blow the smoke out the foot?