Calling all DIY'ers

[Andre]

Hi All

I haven't yet experimented with Menthol concentrates. Looking for recommendations on a good menthol concentrate to buy? One that pairs well with fruits preferably.

Thanks

For some or other reason I prefer TFA Menthol, but the differences between brands are slight. Consider getting FA Polar Blast (or TFA Koolada) too to combine with the menthol - then you get cool on the inhale as well as the exhale. If you do not like the taste of menthol you can use Polar Blast only - it is neutral. I usually add menthol around 0.5 % and Polar Blast between 0.5 and 1.0 %, but experiment to find your own sweet spot.

 

[Faheem777]

For some or other reason I prefer TFA Menthol, but the differences between brands are slight. Consider getting FA Polar Blast (or TFA Koolada) too to combine with the menthol - then you get cool on the inhale as well as the exhale. If you do not like the taste of menthol you can use Polar Blast only - it is neutral. I usually add menthol around 0.5 % and Polar Blast between 0.5 and 1.0 %, but experiment to find your own sweet spot.

Thanks @Andre. Percentage wise would FA be more concentrated than TFA in a mix? (Like with most of FA concentrates)

 

[Andre]

Thanks @Andre. Percentage wise would FA be more concentrated than TFA in a mix? (Like with most of FA concentrates)

No, they are used at the same percentages.

 

[Raindance]

Hi all.

Been mixing up a rather acceptable Cream Soda using CLY CS at 5.5% with a little TFA Marshmallow at 1%. Not spot on Cream Soda like the cooldrink but acceptable as a cost effective and enjoyable DIY ADV mix.

Thought I would try TFA Cream Soda. At 6% without MM it tastes like slightly sweet cardboard. Raised to 8% I am getting something similar to that pink mouth rinse you get at the dentist.

Can anyone give me pointers at what level this mix actually resembles something remotely like Cream Soda?

Much Appreciated, thanks

 

[KZOR]

I enjoy the taste of this one. Give it a go.

 

[Effjh]

Hi all.

Been mixing up a rather acceptable Cream Soda using CLY CS at 5.5% with a little TFA Marshmallow at 1%. Not spot on Cream Soda like the cooldrink but acceptable as a cost effective and enjoyable DIY ADV mix.

Thought I would try TFA Cream Soda. At 6% without MM it tastes like slightly sweet cardboard. Raised to 8% I am getting something similar to that pink mouth rinse you get at the dentist.

Can anyone give me pointers at what level this mix actually resembles something remotely like Cream Soda?

Much Appreciated, thanks

It doesn't and never will. TFA Cream Soda is nothing like the CS we know. CS in South Africa is also completely different from CS in other countries, ours is a floral rose based flavour. For a good alternative to CLY CS, try Cloudburst CS concentrate.

 

[Raindance]

It doesn't and never will. TFA Cream Soda is nothing like the CS we know. CS in South Africa is also completely different from CS in other countries, ours is a floral rose based flavour. For a good alternative to CLY CS, try Cloudburst CS concentrate.

Thanks

Damn, another one for the "maybe one day" box. Should just have stuck with the CLY one. Time to do some shopping.

Regards

 

[RichJB]

Manson has a new recipe out called Notorious. It looks great but First Rule abounds. I'd need to get FA Apricot (fair enough, I want that anyway), TFA Papaya (will sub with FA, which I also need to get) and everybody's favourite new flavour which nobody here can get: Hangsen French Vanilla Ice Cream. I'll just sub with VBIC. It won't be the same but what the hey, pawpaw and pepper is a good mix.

 

[method1]

Manson has a new recipe out called Notorious. It looks great but First Rule abounds. I'd need to get FA Apricot (fair enough, I want that anyway), TFA Papaya (will sub with FA, which I also need to get) and everybody's favourite new flavour which nobody here can get: Hangsen French Vanilla Ice Cream. I'll just sub with VBIC. It won't be the same but what the hey, pawpaw and pepper is a good mix.

One thing you absolutely can't sub in this recipe is the TFA papaya. It's the whole base of the recipe.
TFA vbic will work fine at 1-1.5% as the HS is stronger.

 

[RichJB]

Thanks @method1.

I wouldn't mind getting the TFA Papaya instead if it's good. It's also good to know that HS French Vanilla Ice Cream isn't off the charts unsubbable. I was starting to despair at how many recipes are using it now.

 

[method1]

Thanks @method1.

I wouldn't mind getting the TFA Papaya instead if it's good. It's also good to know that HS French Vanilla Ice Cream isn't off the charts unsubbable. I was starting to despair at how many recipes are using it now.

That HS is pretty good, but ultimately just another vanilla cream, I have subbed TFA in this recipe as well as used the HS and it's not a big difference at all. Manson told me he gets the pepper note badly which is why he opted for HS. I also get the pepper note but usually only at 4% or higher.

 

[RichJB]

Eish, pepper notes must suck for those unfortunate enough to get it. I'm mixing up Pistachio Kit Kat later this week. 4.5% TFA White Choc, yummy. You just know I'm gonna chuck some VBIC in there too for extra throat flameage.

 

[Silver]

Eish, pepper notes must suck for those unfortunate enough to get it. I'm mixing up Pistachio Kit Kat later this week. 4.5% TFA White Choc, yummy. You just know I'm gonna chuck some VBIC in there too for extra throat flameage.

"throat flameage" ?

 

[RichJB]

Lots of folks consider TFA White Chocolate to be the closest thing vaping has to a Mace flavour. TFA Juicy and most other peaches are renowned for throat harshness, and then Cap Choc Glazed Doughnut too. I dunno, they are fine for me. After 37 years of smoking, I guess my throat is accustomed to abuse.

 

[Silver]

Lots of folks consider TFA White Chocolate to be the closest thing vaping has to a Mace flavour. TFA Juicy and most other peaches are renowned for throat harshness, and then Cap Choc Glazed Doughnut too. I dunno, they are fine for me. After 37 years of smoking, I guess my throat is accustomed to abuse.

Thanks @RichJB
Am not afraid of harshness or throat hit
Give it to me baby!
I am taking notes...

 

[Rude Rudi]

I spotted this CRAZY Cream recipe - the mixer clearly took every cream out there and mixed them up...
Anyone brave enough to give this a go? I dare you...

CREAM
1% Bavarian Cream (TPA)
0.25% Butter Cream (CAP)
0.5% Catalan Cream (FA)
0.25% Cream (Hangsen)
0.5% Cream (LB)
0.5% Cream Fresh (FA)
0.5% Creme Brulee (INAWERA)
0.5% Creme Brulee (LB)
0.5% Dairy Milk (TPA)
0.5% Dulce de Leche (TPA)
0.15% Irish Cream (CAP)
0.15% Irish Cream (FA)
0.5% Meringue (FA)
2% Sweet Cream - (TPA)
0.15% Torrone (FA)
0.25% Vanilla Bean Ice Cream (CAP)
1% Vanilla Bean Ice Cream (TPA)
0.5% Vanilla Ice Cream (LB)
0.5% Vienna Cream (FA)
1% Whipped Cream (TPA)

"Lemony for the 1st week. Amazing after a month steep"

 

[Rude Rudi]

Hertzoggie

• Sweet Coconut (FLV) - 4 %
• Coconut Extra (TFA) (optional) - 0.4 %
• Cookie (FA) - 2 %
• Apricot (TFA) - 9 %
• Torrone (FA) (optional) - 0.5 %
• Oak Wood (FA) (optional) - 0.75 %
• Meringue (FA) - 1%
• Acetyl Pyrazine 5% - 0.5 %

I've played with this recipe for a long time. The basis is Apricot, Cookie and Sweet Coconut, and it works well with these. Everything else is additive.

I have been experimenting with a Hertzoggie a few days ago and just saw this version. I have gone a completely different route and will post my recipe in a couple of weeks (after a good steep, etc).

I am experimenting with different apricots at the moment, at much lower percentages. Strangely, I found that the CLY Apricot is just about spot on and found INW and FA not suitable as a "jammy" apricot, as per an authentic Hertzoggie.

I'm still deciding between FA Coconut and TFA Coconut - only time will tell which one works best.

I'm happy with my biscuit base - just refining the topping/filling - it sure smells good!!!

 

[spiv]

I am experimenting with different apricots at the moment

What's a good apricot to go with TFA Juicy Peach?

 

[StompieZA]

Has anyone made anything with TFA Guava, and TFA Peaches and Cream?

 

[DwaynePsytrooper]

Hi Guys back on the group, anyone have some nice recipies with capella chock brownie v2.

Thanks in advance

 

[DwaynePsytrooper]

Kiss the Ring

Vanilla Custard V2 (CAP): 6%

Banana Cream (LorAnn): 4%

Black Cherry (TFA): 1%

Blueberry Wild (TFA): 1%

Yellow Cake (FW): 1%

Tasty Juice

 

[Rude Rudi]

What's a good apricot to go with TFA Juicy Peach?

The Cly is very, very good but use in small %'s. i'd start with 1 as it will overpower quickly.

The INW apricot has more of a dried apricot vibe whereas the CLY is a pure apricot.

The FA is also fabulous at low percentages - 2 max.


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[spiv]

The Cly is very, very good but use in small %'s. i'd start with 1 as it will overpower quickly.

The INW apricot has more of a dried apricot vibe whereas the CLY is a pure apricot.

The FA is also fabulous at low percentages - 2 max.

Thanks! I'm trying to make a peaches and cream trype flavour.
I've got my cream base down and found that the peach needs something. I want to try some apricot. Maybe pear, maybe mango... But peach and apricot is a pretty popular flavour profile for juices and stuff, so figured I'll start there. I think a more candied apricot will do the trick. Like those apricot sweets you get at the shop. That would go great with a nice cream base.

 

[Silver]

I have been experimenting with a Hertzoggie a few days ago and just saw this version. I have gone a completely different route and will post my recipe in a couple of weeks (after a good steep, etc).

I am experimenting with different apricots at the moment, at much lower percentages. Strangely, I found that the CLY Apricot is just about spot on and found INW and FA not suitable as a "jammy" apricot, as per an authentic Hertzoggie.

I'm still deciding between FA Coconut and TFA Coconut - only time will tell which one works best.

I'm happy with my biscuit base - just refining the topping/filling - it sure smells good!!!

This is interesting @Rude Rudi
I enjoyed the Table Mountain commercial juice from World Wonders, which was supposed to taste like a Hertzoggie cookie. It was very nice but I havent tasted one of these cookies before.
I reviewed the Table Mountain juice here
Keen to hear what happens with your Hertzoggie DIY juice

 

[RichJB]

Fans of Inw Milk Chocolate, some bad news: Inawera has had to reformulate it and it's become another latex/chalky chocolate. Some other Inw flavours are also affected: Pear, Apricot, Smoked Plum, Lemon and Sesame among others. Details here.