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10-28-2009, 09:21 PM | #101 |
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Re: How to Freeze and the Science behind it. Long
Oh, I'm new to this site and posting, so I'm not sure how to get feedback on my last post from SilverFox. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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10-29-2009, 10:36 AM | #103 | |
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I don't know if there are any other issues with regard to slightly higher temperature storage. I know that mold spores grow better in warmer situations so that may be a concern even if maintaining 65% RH. Also based on reading it seems there is common conjecture that higher temperatures accelerate the ageing process of a cigar (the ongoing fermentation of the leaves). This is more the case in Cuban cigars but I am sure can be an issue in Non Cubans as well. I am not sure if accelerated ageing (especially in the small increment that would occur due to that temperature variant) would be negative. In my opinion (nothing really factual) your cigar storage is similar to wine storage. If you are in the range of acceptability then you are ok, it is large fluctuations in both RH and Temperature that cause issues. On the freezing, given that that your storage conditions are a little warmer it wouldn't hurt to extend your freezing times slightly to ensure full mortality of any beetle eggs, larvae, pupae etc. As I have mentioned before I freeze everything in my collection and have had no beetles since taking on this practice and had zero impact on my cigars. Hope that helps |
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10-29-2009, 03:14 PM | #104 |
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Yes.....I think freezing is just a good insurance policy on my sticks. I really appreciate the feedback man.
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10-29-2009, 05:15 PM | #105 |
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Drop me a PM anytime I am more than happy to help
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10-29-2009, 06:26 PM | #106 |
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if you want you can just ship them to me... everything freezes up here
I freeze everything I get, it is a bit easier for me but after seeing a bug (yuck) I don't play around anymore. Thanks shawn for this thread |
11-15-2009, 05:23 PM | #107 |
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OK!
Through the freezer they go! Told the wife to work around them & don't set the Xmas ham on them. So glad to learn this the easy way and not the 'hard' way. Thanks for all the great info! Tim L. |
11-15-2009, 05:54 PM | #108 |
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Re: How to Freeze and the Science behind it. Long
your outside is one big freezer!!
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12-07-2009, 03:43 PM | #109 |
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I didnt see this asked in the thread so if I missed it sorry.
After you freeze how long til they are smokable? I froze my collection almost three weeks ago after I saw some holes looking similar to the ones on here and some of them still feel wet or moist. Humidity is bordering around 68-70 |
12-07-2009, 03:47 PM | #110 | |
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12-07-2009, 04:41 PM | #111 |
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Yep, me too.
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12-07-2009, 04:53 PM | #112 |
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As a test I actually smoked one directly from the the freezer and found no ill effects.
Typically I will let it come back to temp, then I they are full game. |
12-07-2009, 05:04 PM | #113 |
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I don't think it would make much difference straight out of the freezer. I have gone for walks with a cigar in my pocket in -20C or so... then smoked it on the way home.
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12-13-2009, 08:56 PM | #114 |
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OK...after reading everything here I have a question about not freezing that I didn't see covered. If it was covered, sorry, here's the question anyway.
I have always been aware of the beetle thing but have never froze....yet. I do segregate all my new stuff for a period of time before I let them mingle with the crowd and allow them to get up close and personal and talk to other sticks. Maybe I've just been lucky so far......... What would one suggest the allotted time be to keep them segregated to see if there are going to any hatching? Thanks for the input........
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12-14-2009, 03:21 AM | #115 | |
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As the eggs can lay dormant for some time until the conditions are right, I'm not sure any length of time segregated can insure non-infestation. Take out the insurance policy and freeze and have some peace of mind.
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12-14-2009, 08:09 AM | #116 | |
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puff on..........Dave
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12-14-2009, 08:47 AM | #117 | |
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They can continue to flourish even below 70*, although at a slower rate. Two days in the freezer would seem to be a better option.
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12-14-2009, 09:50 AM | #118 | |
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How long can the eggs lay dormant? Thanks again..................Dave
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12-14-2009, 10:00 AM | #119 |
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Perhaps this'll help, Dave.
Some biology paragraph. http://www.thefinerlife.com/smokers_...gar_beetle.htm
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Now remember that is only the eggs, the larvae have between 5 to 10 weeks and then move on to the the pupal and prepupal stages can take up to 3 weeks and then on to adult hood which adds another potential 4 weeks. Assuming maximum range on all life stages it seems reasonable to assume that it could be 6 months of time that could pass before you could be sure of total mortality. That assumes of course that a female does not lay more eggs. |
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