SanguineSolitude Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 In this thread, Thedudeabides describes the hookahbar he went to on his birthday. He was kind enough to offer a sample of the homemade shisha this bar produces, and i was lucky enough to win it. You can read about it here [url="http://hookahforum.com/great-b-day-surprise-eh-t5527,highlight,bday.html"]http://hookahforum.com/great-b-day-surpris...light,bday.html[/url] [u][b]Hookah Cafe Apple shisha.[/b][/u] [b]Note:[/b] now this is the second time ive smoked this (he sent two bowls worth) so ive got heat management down and the variables worked out. Here goes [b]Setup:[/b] my SS egyptian, freshly cleaned specifically for this session (yeah it was that good the first time) Mya deluxe washable hose (also freshly cleaned) plain cold water, standard clay bowl, 3kings 40mm split in halves and quarters. foil, and a pot of moroccan mint tea for the drinking. ive also got a fresh apple from a local orchard to eat along with it. [b]Appearance:[/b] this shisha resembled havana with much less coloring. nice medium sized cut with few stems and plenty of leaves. A light reddish-orange coloring to the tobacco, very pretty looking made me eager to smoke it even before i got it out of the bag. plenty moist, not swimming in juice, but just the way i like it, sticky but moist enough to smoke perfectly. essentially this looked just how i want my shisha to look. very appealing indeed! I let it acclimate for about 4 hours just to be safe. 9.5/10 for a couple stems. picture taken from Tylers post (he didnt sent me that much... the bastard. joking:P ) [img]http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/6734/1001195se2.jpg[/img] [b]Smell (raw): [/b]WOW if youve ever had freshly pressed apple cider (as in youre the one turning the press) you know how this stuff smells. Delicious smelling. I also have a habit of eating a piece of tobacco when i get a new kind. this stuff was delicious it actually tasted like a fresh apple. God i cant wait to smoke it. 10/10 [b]Smoke quality:[/b] Beautiful puffy light blocking clouds. Perfect for blowing rings and generally fooling about with. perfect! 10/10 [b]Smell (smoke):[/b] delicious apple cider smell that fills the room. this stuff is damn good. 10/10 [b]Flavor:[/b] This literally couldnt be more spot on for flavor. if you take a big puff of this stuff and then take a bite of apple you have a tough time telling which was the apple and which the shisha. Its beautifully sweet without being too sweet, lovely sour fresh apple notes and a lingering taste in the mouth. I could smoke this for hours. Harshness? we dont need no stinkin harshness, and there is none. (harshness meaning not me sucking at heat management but rough feeling smoke like nakhla) flawless flavor! By far the best apple ive ever had 10/10 [b]Buzz:[/b] nice medium buzz, the kind that sinks you into your chair. Wonderful. not too much not too little. the guy who makes this stuff is good! 10/10 [b]Duration:[/b] ive been going for a good half hour and nothings changed. still wonderful. the first bowl i smoked lasted around and hour and a half (durn good for a standard clay sized bowl) 10/10 (wish it would last forever but thats asking too much) [b] Overall:[/b] well if my math isnt terrible 69.5/7 is a 9.92/10. this is easily one of the best smokes ive ever had. This is what apple should taste like. tart tangy and realistic. Wonderful Smoke. My only complaint is that i dont have a kilo bucket of the stuff. Thanks so much Tyler, i know it wasnt easy to part with this stuff. If you have a chance to get some of this stuff.... DO IT!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xpimpitox Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 awesome! im gonna have 2 hit tyler up for some of this stuff soon. the last apple i smoked was al fakher and it was wasnt so hot. this looks like it will hit the spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yashman19 Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Haven't been a big fan of apple flavors, because many of them tend to be anise based. Glad to see these guys being so sucessful with their own concoction. Very jealous over here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvansLight Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 im another jealous lil boy XD ive so gotta send him some money and get some shipped to me. Well worth the price from what ive heard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanguineSolitude Posted October 23, 2006 Author Share Posted October 23, 2006 oh dont know if i mentioned it but theres no anise in sight on this flavor. damn good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
web250 Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Ok, after this review, I *will* be visiting this place over the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uselessdreamer1 Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 gawd i want some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanguineSolitude Posted October 23, 2006 Author Share Posted October 23, 2006 i really want to try some of the other flavors this place offers. the apple was so phenomenal and apples arent even my favorite flavors (though i like them alot) a fabulous peach or apricot or such would be amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Abides Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 I'm glad you enjoyed it, Sang. I've been smoking a lot of the apple and liking it quite a bit, but the peach was reallllllly unbelievable, as is their canteloupe. Actually, I think it is a safe bet that all Hookah Cafe's homemade ma'assel flavors are exquisite. Its almost hard to believe such good stuff is actually even possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanguineSolitude Posted October 24, 2006 Author Share Posted October 24, 2006 i bet that peach is ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilqueToast Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 You'll have to hook me up when you get more and are back home. Freals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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