Cellaring pipe tobacco: Aging vs preserving
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- Опубліковано 27 лип 2024
- Me discussing the different types of container available for storing and cellaring your pipe tobacco, their pros and cons, and briefly discussing the difference between preserving and aging.
Thank you for posting this video. I am new to pipe smoking and wondered how to store it. I wasn’t sure if oxygen was bad or not. I own a freeze dryer and also a vacuum sealer. When I freeze dry food, it will last 25 years, so your tobacco would last probably indefinitely in a sealed mylar bag with the oxygen removed. The other option is a vacuum sealer that has the vacuum jar attachment. You can put your tobacco in the jar and attach the hose to the top and it forms a vacuum seal on the jar. Once again, thank you. Have a blessed day, my friend. John.
That’s a pretty good breakdown of the pros/cons of each.
Cheers, and thanks for stopping by
New at keeping some tobacco , as I like to try differnt kinds , I have some extras to save for later . I set ot to get 'Ball Style"Jars , but found the flip top lock containers t our local dollar store. I thoght they shold do the job , and easy to get in and out of when I feel like a bowl or two down the road.I know the new canning jar lids are available , i am certain if the seal ring on these others fail eventualy , that I have some easy ideas that will work fine.
Great video thank you for the tobacco storage information. Really enjoyed it
Job well done. Very informative. It's so nice to see you and the other 3 Gents Phil, Mark, & Cass doing reviews.
Thanks for sharing....Jose from Texas
Cheers Jose, thanks for stopping by
This is a great video for cellaring. You did an awesome job as usual. I think that your long term storage idea with thick mylar bags with leaving air with no oxygen eater is great. We all have our ways and I think that's fine as long as it's tins, jars, or thick mylar bags. I prefer tins, but for opened or bulk I prefer jars. I've never heated my jars and I'd say after around 2 weeks maybe a little more they all usually create a pressure seal themselves tough I don't personally think a negative pressure seal is too important as long as it's sealed. Be well.
Thanks for the thoughtful reply, you're probably right not to worry too much about it and it can definitely be subject to overthinking.. I also prefer tins, the tactile nature and artwork (although this is diminished somewhat by all the warnings these days). Mylar is useful but boy is it ugly. You can get the tin artwork stickers for them too, but I haven't bothered yet
Really good video, great information, thanks.
Very welcome, glad you found it useful
Aye love your channel brotha! First video I watched. Love your energy. You're a great presenter. 🎉❤
I enjoyed that. Really informative 👍🏻
Cheers, glad you found it useful. Thanks for stopping by
Good video. My opinion- you can't beat the classic Ball glass canning jars with the gasket screw lids. they're inexpensive and nothing comes close to working as well. I've been using them for 30 years. I label and store the jars in a cool, dark place. And I keep the tobacco on the dry side for storage. If I want more moisture for smoking it's easy to add it by putting some of the tobacco into a different or smaller jar with a humidity source made from a moistened postage stamp sized piece of folded paper napkin, or folded paper towel that sits on a small square piece of aluminum foil. The small foil holding the moist paper sits on top of the tobacco in the jar. In 2-3 days the tobacco moisture will come up a bit, and the moist paper will become dry. You can repeat, if needed. It's a gentle and easy way to add moisture to the tobacco or even revive crunchy tobacco.
Very useful survey of storage methods 👏👏
Cheers John, thanks for stopping by.
There is one more thing if you want to slow down the fermentation or for aromatics. Its deep freezing. Dan tobacco recomends that for thair 250g bags.
You know I thought of that earlier when I was musing over what to include in the video, I mean that'd certainly give you the most longevity, but I wasn't sure how it would affect the structure of the tobacco so I didn't mention it. You'd need to be careful to thaw slowly and bring up to room temp before opening to avoid condensation problems. Fascinating that Dan recommend it. Thanks for sharing.
10:00 min in: You talk about the jars. I have a vacuum sealer for which I bought a jar sealing attachment. I use it to store many dry goods that wont seal well in the vacuum bags. I think for those who can, it is a good option for making a seal of tobacco filled jars.
For my cigars i use rubbermaid brilliance airtight bpa free tupperware with 65% boveda packs. Absolute best way ive found over the years. No plastic tast either. Ive used airtight pyrex as well.
Good information there mate.
Cheers Tim, probably not a lot for anyone whose been around a bit like yourself, but I figured if I help anyone at all its worth doing.
Super intérréssant, salutation de Belgique
Quite a ;lot of considerations. A bit tricky . Absorber Packets remove oxygen from airtight containers to below 0.01%, that's quite a bit, probaly overkill, but if yoy want the most protection it is certainly a time tested effective option. Great comparisons and good information.
You're right lot of options, and probably overkill, I mix my approach and the mylar is generally reserved if I'm getting something in proper bulk quantities
Haven’t seen you in a while. Hope you had a great Christmas!
All good thanks, just the jolt I needed to get something out 😄
Thanks for sharing! I have been very curious about how aerobic vs anaerobic aging of tobacco and how it will effect the flavor.
Glad you found it useful. I'll have a proper side by side comparison in 5 years 😂
@@theprancingpiper2171 haha okay, I will be standing by!
cool, thanks... seems like if I'm improvising with what I've got on hand, for cellaring, a good rule of thumb might be: if I stored paint or solvents in it, would I expect it to stay the same or slowly dry out. I've done that a lot, learning just fastening doesn't mean air tight. Needs a seal.
Yo! Just discovered your channel, nice to see another piper from Ireland :) May I ask where you order your tobacco from? Have been considering ordering from the US to save, but fear being caught by import duties!
Cheers!
Hi! You can get from a number of sites, US etc. but import duties surely increase the cost!
Chris what are them bags called ?
Mylar bags, they are non-reactive and food grade. They come in different thickness, I like 7mm for security. You might find them very cheap on ebay or amazon but better to buy reputable, still inexpensive
@@theprancingpiper2171 brilliant buddy thank you
Well big man hope you’re well ,have you stopped with the content ?
Grand thanks, I've stopped "casual" content for want of a better word, but am planning a series of good stuff, there are a number of preparations that need to be made first, but it'll be worth it when done
@@theprancingpiper2171 nice one biglad, look forward to it 💨💨
Even if that 1 glassjar had a gasket on the lid...they are not airtight.