Big puff from Belgium

[Dornak]

Greetings fellow cigar smokers,

Since a few years now, I also got the bug!
It started with (as I guess many of you) a few singles. then a small table humidor, then a 2nd, then a big cabinet, ... My wife said it went downhill from there, though I rather see it as going up
So this hobby - for me - is about enjoying many flavours, experimenting with new brands, finding new cigars which appeal to me and collect more brown gold.

I love Cubans of course, but I don't like to restrict myself to one region or country. A year or so ago I also ordered a sampler of cigars in the States which I absolutely loved. It had Man o War Armada, Ave Maria Reconquista, some Illusiones and some others. Awesome! Totally different from the usual smokes and I was immediately hooked. Tatuaje is now also amongst my favourite brands.

I look forward to reading and learning on this forum and hopefully sharing some experiences with you too.

Best regards,
Dornak

 

[jonesry09]

Welcome.

I'm currently working only 1.5 hours away in Köln!! Always make a trip or two a month to Belgium to get some of the good beer hahah

 

[Dornak]

Ahh, best pairing option for cigars is a good beer (preferably a stout for me).

 

[ChuckMejia]

Ahh, best pairing option for cigars is a good beer (preferably a stout for me).

I agree, welcome from Oceanside, CA, USA!

 

[Angry Bill]

Welcome to the madness from So Cal.

Take the time to read the attached thread and link. It explains who we are, our history, rules and other helpful info.
http://www.botl.org/threads/to-all-the-new-guys-please-read.75016/

 

[THEMISCHMAN]

Welcome from Texas.

 

[Daven]

Welcome from the southwestern region of the united states.

 

[Tennessee Dave]

Welcome from Eastern Tennessee

 

[ZippoGeek]

Welcome from Buffalo, New York!!

 

[CVAC085]

Welcome to BOTL from Long Island, NY, USA!! Nice to have you here with us!

 

[plumber1965]

Welcome from Utah in the good ol USA

 

[HIM*]

Welcome to BOTL from an avid Tatuaje whore

 

[eastcoast paul]

Welcome from the east coast of canada.

 

[eastsideinside]

Welcome from Connecticut USA

 

[squaresoft]

Welcome from NC my friend! Man o war sticks are really great IMHO. The ruination is still a favorite of mine, and aj Fernandez in general is a favorite blender.

 

[Dornak]

Thank you all for the warm welcome!

 

[jonesry09]

Ahh, best pairing option for cigars is a good beer (preferably a stout for me).

Agreed. Any good stouts for near by?

I mainly come to Belgium for the 3F and Cantillon!! Like many other tourists but I am really liking the trapist beer right now as well.

 

[Dornak]

Any good stouts for near by?

Definitely! One of my favourite breweries is 'Struise Brouwers' in Brugge.
They have a line which is called Black Damnation. Those are all excellent (and going up to 30+%).
The Black Albert, Pannepot and Cuvée Delphine is often available in stores. The others can be bought in Brugge in their shop.

Aside from stout, they also have strong dark beer like XXX Rye Tripel Ale or Quadrupel X. Both delicious.

 

[jonesry09]

Definitely! One of my favourite breweries is 'Struise Brouwers' in Brugge.
They have a line which is called Black Damnation. Those are all excellent (and going up to 30+%).
The Black Albert, Pannepot and Cuvée Delphine is often available in stores. The others can be bought in Brugge in their shop.

Aside from stout, they also have strong dark beer like XXX Rye Tripel Ale or Quadrupel X. Both delicious.

Perfect!!

Thanks for the heads up. I'll make sure to shoot you a message next time I am headed that way.

 

[Mr.Draned]

Welcome!