Do you freeze your cigars?

Sonic04GT · 10-03-2012, 09:38 AM

Just curious what the general consensus is. Temperatures can get into the upper 70s-80 here in S. Fla so I freeze everything if it is going to enter the humidor. It seems like such an inconvenience, especially if it's only one cigar, but it's worth it I guess.

Just a general poll, nothing fancy, unless you feel inclined to elaborate.

LostAbbott · 10-03-2012, 09:40 AM

I live in the PNW so my basement never sees above 70 and is typically locked it at 60 all year round. So I do not freeze anything. I try to keep an eye out for mold as a good deep freeze can kill a lot of spores, but bugs are never a problem.

10-03-2012, 09:42 AM

I never had a reason to freeze, but I guess that's a good thing.

Sonic04GT · 10-03-2012, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by LostAbbott

I live in the PNW so my basement never sees above 70 and is typically locked it at 60 all year round. So I do not freeze anything. I try to keep an eye out for mold as a good deep freeze can kill a lot of spores, but bugs are never a problem.

Lucky. I have one room in the house (guest room downstairs) that maintains cooler than 75 degrees. It's normally around 80 upstairs, which doesn't bother me as far as comfortability, but it sucks not being able to store my humidors on display on my desk upstairs.

14holestogie · 10-03-2012, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Justinphilly

I never had a reason to freeze, but I guess that's a good thing.

But when you do, then you will.

10-03-2012, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 14holestogie

But when you do, then you will.

I can't argue with that statement. But, I'm not sure I don't know when freezing would be needed with my cigars. I guess if they took awhile in transit, or if I saw or noticed a beetle issue??

14holestogie · 10-03-2012, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Justinphilly

I can't argue with that statement. But, I'm not sure I don't know when freezing would be needed with my cigars. I guess if they took awhile in transit, or if I saw or noticed a beetle issue??

This is usually the reason. I freeze, even though my sticks are all stored in the basement around 60 degrees. I've seen the damage those little bastages can do and take a pro-active stance.

jjirons69 · 10-03-2012, 10:24 AM

Deep freeze -10F for minimum 48 hours regardless of number or where they come from. I don't use cool storage and the room my cooler/humidors are in is on the SW side of the house, so it can get to 75F in the summer. Had a few creatures in the past, won't again.

Brlesq · 10-03-2012, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by jjirons69

Deep freeze -10F for minimum 48 hours regardless of number or where they come from. I don't use cool storage...

I don't have cool storage either, and this is my practice as well (no matter where or whom they came from). Those little buggers could be there from as far back as the the factory. I've got too much invested in my collection to risk it. Have had friends with beetles, and its an expensive disaster waiting to happen. Fortunately I've never had an outbreak (knock on wood) so the slight inconvenience is worth it.

bobarian · 10-03-2012, 11:49 AM

I use a lighter.

icehog3 · 10-03-2012, 12:23 PM

I did for a while, but haven't frozen anything for years. Keep my house at 71-72* tops, and have never had an issue.

CigarNut · 10-03-2012, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I did for a while, but haven't frozen anything for years. Keep my house at 71-72* tops, and have never had an issue.

Apoco · 10-03-2012, 12:43 PM

I freeze everything that enters my house - regardless of where they come from.

I recently moved into a condo that is single story. I like keeping my energy bill low - so this summer has been a bit warmer in my condo. No worries about beetles for me

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srduggins · 10-03-2012, 01:21 PM

I found a beetle hole in one stick that was in the wine frig. When I noticed two more in another stick about 6 months later, everything got frozen. Unless I'm planning on smoking it within a month or two, everything that comes in gets frozen. I have a separate humi for those short-timers. No beetle holes since, except for one tubo that may have been impacted prior to freezing.

joeobx · 10-03-2012, 01:55 PM

I freeze everthing. Better safe than sorry.

RevSmoke · 10-03-2012, 02:19 PM

I have been freezing every cigar I receive upon arrival at my home for the last 25+ years. I had beetles once, never had them since then. I keep them in a cool place, but they may have hatched before I get them. If they travel in for two or more days and the temp is above 75, there is always a possibility that they could hatch enroute and then appear after that.

I take no chances.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

68TriShield · 10-03-2012, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I did for a while, but haven't frozen anything for years. Keep my house at 71-72* tops, and have never had an issue.

Same except I only froze maybe three shipments a few years ago.

10-03-2012, 07:28 PM

my bed room gets hot in the summer, but i try too keep mu humi at 75 deg. give or take 5 deg, and at 75% humidity

pnoon · 10-03-2012, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by NeonNut

my bed room gets hot in the summer, but i try too keep mu humi at 75 deg. give or take 5 deg, and at 75% humidity

75% RH is way too wet.

SvilleKid · 10-03-2012, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

75% RH is way too wet.

Troublemaker!!!

View Poll Results: Do you freeze?
Yes, I store my cigars in a warm climate.	10	11.36%
Yes, I store my cigars in a cool climate but do it to be safe.	21	23.86%
No, I confidently store them in a cool area.	41	46.59%
No, it's warm and I don't care.	13	14.77%
No, freezing has adverse effects.	2	2.27%
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10-03-2012, 09:38 AM	#1
Sonic04GT Feeling at Home Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Chris Location: South Florida Posts: 643 Trading: (0)	Do you freeze your cigars? Just curious what the general consensus is. Temperatures can get into the upper 70s-80 here in S. Fla so I freeze everything if it is going to enter the humidor. It seems like such an inconvenience, especially if it's only one cigar, but it's worth it I guess. Just a general poll, nothing fancy, unless you feel inclined to elaborate.

10-03-2012, 09:40 AM	#2
LostAbbott Have My Own Room Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Mychal Location: Seattle Posts: 1,165 Trading: (23)	Re: Do you freeze your cigars? I live in the PNW so my basement never sees above 70 and is typically locked it at 60 all year round. So I do not freeze anything. I try to keep an eye out for mold as a good deep freeze can kill a lot of spores, but bugs are never a problem. __________________ Damn I got a lot of smokes I need to try.

10-03-2012, 09:42 AM	#3
Justinphilly Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Do you freeze your cigars? I never had a reason to freeze, but I guess that's a good thing.

10-03-2012, 10:24 AM	#8
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: Do you freeze your cigars? Deep freeze -10F for minimum 48 hours regardless of number or where they come from. I don't use cool storage and the room my cooler/humidors are in is on the SW side of the house, so it can get to 75F in the summer. Had a few creatures in the past, won't again. __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes

10-03-2012, 11:49 AM	#10
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Do you freeze your cigars? I use a lighter.

10-03-2012, 12:23 PM	#11
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,558 Trading: (60)	Re: Do you freeze your cigars? I did for a while, but haven't frozen anything for years. Keep my house at 71-72* tops, and have never had an issue. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

10-03-2012, 12:43 PM	#13
Apoco Nerd with social skills Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Alex Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,286 Trading: (37)	Re: Do you freeze your cigars? I freeze everything that enters my house - regardless of where they come from. I recently moved into a condo that is single story. I like keeping my energy bill low - so this summer has been a bit warmer in my condo. No worries about beetles for me Posted via Mobile Device

10-03-2012, 01:21 PM	#14
srduggins Feeling at Home Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: steve Location: So. Cal. No More Posts: 504 Trading: (37)	Re: Do you freeze your cigars? I found a beetle hole in one stick that was in the wine frig. When I noticed two more in another stick about 6 months later, everything got frozen. Unless I'm planning on smoking it within a month or two, everything that comes in gets frozen. I have a separate humi for those short-timers. No beetle holes since, except for one tubo that may have been impacted prior to freezing. __________________ ". . . but it's good, I guess, that you have the entire asylum to query, but you'll never get a straight answer out of any of us." - OLS

10-03-2012, 01:55 PM	#15
joeobx just playing in the storm Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: Joe Location: Fredericksburg. VA VCM Country Posts: 1,117 Trading: (4)	Re: Do you freeze your cigars? I freeze everthing. Better safe than sorry. __________________ it's all fun and games till the flying monkeys show up

10-03-2012, 02:19 PM	#16
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,808 Trading: (51)	Re: Do you freeze your cigars? I have been freezing every cigar I receive upon arrival at my home for the last 25+ years. I had beetles once, never had them since then. I keep them in a cool place, but they may have hatched before I get them. If they travel in for two or more days and the temp is above 75, there is always a possibility that they could hatch enroute and then appear after that. I take no chances. Peace of the Lord be with you. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

10-03-2012, 07:28 PM	#18
NeonNut Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Do you freeze your cigars? my bed room gets hot in the summer, but i try too keep mu humi at 75 deg. give or take 5 deg, and at 75% humidity