HoN: Byron from United Cigars and Rhuby Social from Upstreet Brewing

So this was my birthday present to me! Pairing two new to me's that I have been saving for a special occasion. I have read a little bit on the Byron from United Cigars, and gleaned enough to know this was something special. When looking at options, my initial instinct was to pair this with a scotch, but to be honest I just finished mowing the lawn and was thirsting for a beer. I wanted something fruity that would add give a good sweet and sour flavor with the cigar. Upon careful inspection of the beverages chilling in our beer fridge I landed on the Rhuby Social. This beer boasts a slightly tart, fruity summer witbier with strawberry and rhubarb notes. I was a little suprised to see it pour as more of an orange color then reddish. The Byron had a great hay, ceder vibe out of the humidor, so I was excited to see how these two would match up:

Pairing Hots: 

• Fantastic blending of flavors with the cigar notes of nuts, spice and cedar really played off the sweet and tart notes of the beer
• Cigar had a clear burn line, medium draw and excellent construction ( one small tear near my cut, my fault not the cigar)
• The beer was an excellent companion for a hot day with or without a cigar. Really enjoyed that tart strawberry/rhubarb combo on the back end of the profile.

Pairing Nots:

• Hard to find these cigars in Canada, and wouldnt have even had the opportunity to try one without winning a contest ( so worth it)
• One relight for the cigar, but that is not that big of a deal in my opinion.

Was very impressed with both the cigar and the beer. I would reach for both again for sure, and would find it hard to walk by either in my continual search for new cigars and beverages. 
If you would like to know more about either, please check out their websites with the link below!
Send along any pairings you think I should try, until next time!
http://www.upstreetcraftbrewing.com/
http://unitedcigargroup.com/byron-cigars/

Until next time!
Sean "BigBoyRunning" Ryan