How to Freeze and the Science behind it. Long Post

MrClean · 10-21-2011, 05:48 PM

My vacuum sealer will smash the loose sticks so I just double bag them and try to get out as much air as possible, it has worked well for me so far.
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md4958 · 10-21-2011, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MrClean

My vacuum sealer will smash the loose sticks so I just double bag them and try to get out as much air as possible, it has worked well for me so far.
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Good advice if youre ever in Singapore also!!

Sonic04GT · 10-30-2011, 11:00 PM

Yeah I just double bag the gallon size Zip-locks with the double seal. I have those 2 bags set aside specifically for freezing my cigars. Granted I don't buy boxes so I'm only freezing a max of like 15 at a time. Usually 10 or less.

The straw method didn't work well for me so I just put my lips up to the small opening and suck away. (That's what she said)

Sonic04GT · 10-31-2011, 12:05 AM

Also, since I don't believe I ever posted in this thread, thanks to OP for the write-up. Ever since I read this thread a few weeks ago I have been freezing every single cigar. I live in FL and there's only one room in the house that maintains temps less than 75 degrees.

I like the added peace of mind.

Fridge for 12 hours
Freezer for 72 hours
Fridge for 12 hours
Overnight in the bag at room temperature.
Humidor for a couple weeks
Smoke

I used a very basic mercury thermometer which read about -13C. Figured 72hrs should be a safe bet since it only takes 48hrs at -10C.

T.G · 11-01-2011, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Sonic04GT

I used a very basic mercury thermometer which read about -13C. Figured 72hrs should be a safe bet since it only takes 48hrs at -10C.

You'll probably be ok, but something to keep in mind is that home refrigerator/freezers don't hold a constant temp. You might have read -13 at that point, but they can potentially cycle by quite a large range. 10 degrees is not uncommon, and some swing even more. The ideal under those circumstances would be to use a logging thermometer to find out what the highest temperature the freezer gets up to, and then use the recommended length of time for that temperature.

Sonic04GT · 11-01-2011, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by T.G

You'll probably be ok, but something to keep in mind is that home refrigerator/freezers don't hold a constant temp. You might have read -13 at that point, but they can potentially cycle by quite a large range. 10 degrees is not uncommon, and some swing even more. The ideal under those circumstances would be to use a logging thermometer to find out what the highest temperature the freezer gets up to, and then use the recommended length of time for that temperature.

Yeah one of these days I'll get a quality thermometer. To be honest though, I checked the freezer quite a few times throughout the day before I put any cigars in and nearly every time it read -13C. Could have been great timing haha

Even at -10 though, a little room for fluctuation, I still give it another 24hrs.

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MrClean Bald Man Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jeff Location: KC MO Posts: 2,229 Trading: (28)	Re: How to Freeze and the Science behind it. Long Post My vacuum sealer will smash the loose sticks so I just double bag them and try to get out as much air as possible, it has worked well for me so far. Posted via Mobile Device

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Sonic04GT Feeling at Home Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Chris Location: South Florida Posts: 643 Trading: (0)	Re: How to Freeze and the Science behind it. Long Post Yeah I just double bag the gallon size Zip-locks with the double seal. I have those 2 bags set aside specifically for freezing my cigars. Granted I don't buy boxes so I'm only freezing a max of like 15 at a time. Usually 10 or less. The straw method didn't work well for me so I just put my lips up to the small opening and suck away. (That's what she said) Last edited by Sonic04GT; 10-30-2011 at 11:06 PM.

10-31-2011, 12:05 AM	#4
Sonic04GT Feeling at Home Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Chris Location: South Florida Posts: 643 Trading: (0)	Re: How to Freeze and the Science behind it. Long Post Also, since I don't believe I ever posted in this thread, thanks to OP for the write-up. Ever since I read this thread a few weeks ago I have been freezing every single cigar. I live in FL and there's only one room in the house that maintains temps less than 75 degrees. I like the added peace of mind. Fridge for 12 hours Freezer for 72 hours Fridge for 12 hours Overnight in the bag at room temperature. Humidor for a couple weeks Smoke I used a very basic mercury thermometer which read about -13C. Figured 72hrs should be a safe bet since it only takes 48hrs at -10C.