Calling all DIY'ers

[Rob Fisher]

Oh for the love of all things sweet don't use Stevia. This stuff if ok if you were brought up on artificial sweeteners but for anyone that wasn't raised on Canderel this leaves the nastiest bitter aftertaste

Stevia should not be called a sweetener! People selling this as a replacement for sugar should go to JAIL for lying so badly! Stevia tastes just bloody awful...

 

[MoneymanVape]

Baverian cream and greek yogurt goes good with fruits?
And cotton candy what taste does it add or is it more of an additive?

 

[MoneymanVape]

Hi need some help. Does baverian cream and greek yoghurt and cotton candy add any flavour or is it more of an additive??

 

[rogue zombie]

Hi need some help. Does baverian cream and greek yoghurt and cotton candy add any flavour or is it more of an additive??

They all flavours on their own. But Cotton Candy is Ethyl Maltol so it can be used as a Sweetener.

Bav Cream goes well with fruits.

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[Effjh]

@method1 Ok yeah you were right about the Koolada, it feels like I've been chewing on snow cones the whole evening. Definitely need to drop that stuff a bit. My mix also hasn't improved much, tastes like watered down XXX...so might be on to something, but needs some revision when I can taste anything but ice again.

 

[method1]

@method1 Ok yeah you were right about the Koolada, it feels like I've been chewing on snow cones the whole evening. Definitely need to drop that stuff a bit. My mix also hasn't improved much, tastes like watered down XXX...so might be on to something, but needs some revision when I can taste anything but ice again.

I still reckon it's too soon to tell.. give it a week at least
My usual starting point with koolada is around 0.25-0.5%

 

[kyle_redbull]

@method1 Ok yeah you were right about the Koolada, it feels like I've been chewing on snow cones the whole evening. Definitely need to drop that stuff a bit. My mix also hasn't improved much, tastes like watered down XXX...so might be on to something, but needs some revision when I can taste anything but ice again.

What recipe you using?

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[JW Flynn]

So me and the wife made some joose on Sunday.....

 

[Effjh]

Lastly, if you can puzzle out the flavour profile of cream soda, you'll win all respect forever. Cream soda (TFA) or any of the vanilla flavours I own doesn't work.

Haven't had much luck either with TFA Cream soda or other vanilla's by them selves, so decided to dig around for a real Creamsoda drink recipe to get some ideas and stumbled across this: https://lowcarbafrica.wordpress.com...am-soda-diy-lekker-suikervrye-groen-ambulans/

It looks like the SA version contains some rose extract/ rose water, this is what differentiates it from the rest. Now to find a rose/rose water concentrate.. know of any available locally? Or similar flavour profile?

 

[method1]

Haven't had much luck either with TFA Cream soda or other vanilla's by them selves, so decided to dig around for a real Creamsoda drink recipe to get some ideas and stumbled across this: https://lowcarbafrica.wordpress.com...am-soda-diy-lekker-suikervrye-groen-ambulans/

It looks like the SA version contains some rose extract/ rose water, this is what differentiates it from the rest. Now to find a rose/rose water concentrate.. know of any available locally? Or similar flavour profile?

TFA rose candy.

**EDIT**

I haven't had cream soda in ages, but I don't recall it having any rose flavouring in it.
Time to get a can of sparletta

 

[Effjh]

TFA rose candy.

I saw that, have you tried it? Didn't think it would be close enough to actual "rose" flavour and more candy, but obviously have no experience with it. Worth a shot I guess. I see FA has a rose concentrate, but couldn't find it anywhere locally.

 

[method1]

I saw that, have you tried it? Didn't think it would be close enough to actual "rose" flavour and more candy, but obviously have no experience with it. Worth a shot I guess. I see FA has a rose concentrate, but couldn't find it anywhere locally.

Yeah it reminds me of turkish delight. Haven't tried the FA myself, might get some with my next FA order.

 

[Effjh]

Yeah it reminds me of turkish delight. Haven't tried the FA myself, might get some with my next FA order.

Okay well I like Turkish Delight, so if it doesn't work out at least it wont go to waste. Going into my next order, thanks for suggestion!

 

[NnoS]

TFA honey is straight unusable imo

Disheartening, seeing as I recently acquired this flavour. It does have a rather sharp, urine like scent to it. I was thinking of diluting it, say around 10%. Do you think this would make a difference? I am aiming for a milky honey type mix; I have a few creams that I thought might pair well... Is FLV milk and honey a viable option or is FA honey the way to go? If so, where can I get my hands on some?

 

[method1]

Disheartening, seeing as I recently acquired this flavour. It does have a rather sharp, urine like scent to it. I was thinking of diluting it, say around 10%. Do you think this would make a difference? I am aiming for a milky honey type mix; I have a few creams that I thought might pair well... Is FLV milk and honey a viable option or is FA honey the way to go? If so, where can I get my hands on some?

Look, TFA Honey is just BAD imo.
Urine is the correct word.
CAT urine specifically.
Some people say it works at very low percentages, like 0.00001
But seriously - maybe 0.25 - 0.5 with a sweetener could work.

FLV milk and honey is tasty but not really a honey flavour, FLV Honey Bee is more authentic, more along the lines of FA honey.
This is a very difficult flavour profile. I've been chasing it for months, good luck!

 

[NnoS]

Look, TFA Honey is just BAD imo.
Urine is the correct word.
CAT urine specifically.
Some people say it works at very low percentages, like 0.00001
But seriously - maybe 0.25 - 0.5 with a sweetener could work.

FLV milk and honey is tasty but not really a honey flavour, FLV Honey Bee is more authentic, more along the lines of FA honey.
This is a very difficult flavour profile. I've been chasing it for months, good luck!

Thanks. I've just started on the DIY mission. Mixing up clones to get a feel for it. This one grabbed my attention http://e-liquid-recipes.com/recipe/188940/Cosmic+Fog+Milk+and+Honey+Clone I haven't tried the original so I can't speak for how much it tastes like honey, but the ingredients don't seem to recreate honey that much. Am I missing something?

 

[method1]

Thanks. I've just started on the DIY mission. Mixing up clones to get a feel for it. This one grabbed my attention http://e-liquid-recipes.com/recipe/188940/Cosmic+Fog+Milk+and+Honey+Clone I haven't tried the original so I can't speak for how much it tastes like honey, but the ingredients don't seem to recreate honey that much. Am I missing something?

Yeah - Cosmic Fog Milk 'n Honey doesn't taste like honey, they just named it that

 

[NnoS]

Yeah - Cosmic Fog Milk 'n Honey doesn't taste like honey, they just named it that

Thought as much.

Any recipes that could point me in the right direction? Without divulging yours of course

 

[method1]

I posted something a few posts back that I believe is a good starting point - it's very simple and will give you a feel for the flavours without overcomplicating things. I do also like to add a bit of nut to that base, almond or toasted almond goes well.

FA Honey 0.25 - 0.5%
FA Caramel 1%
FA Fresh Cream 1-2% or TFA Bavarian Cream 1-2% (has a bit of a maple undertone)
optional Sucralose 0.5-1%

 

[Dirge]

Hey fellas. Anybody know a good alternative too Flavor West Butterscotch Ripple? Can't seem to find it from any vendors.

 

[method1]

Hey fellas. Anybody know a good alternative too Flavor West Butterscotch Ripple? Can't seem to find it from any vendors.

FW butterscotch or butterscotch natural is pretty close, similar strengths too.

 

[Dirge]

FW butterscotch or butterscotch natural is pretty close, similar strengths too.

Thanks @method1 I want to try Wayne's pistachio ry4.

I'm actually listening to hardwicks radio atm

 

[method1]

Thanks @method1 I want to try Wayne's pistachio ry4.

I'm actually listening to hardwicks radio atm

It'll work with FW butterscotch at the same %
However, sugar cookie V2 which is all we have available in SA, really does not do this recipe justice.

 

[Dirge]

It'll work with FW butterscotch at the same %
However, sugar cookie V2 which is all we have available in SA, really does not do this recipe justice.

Yeah I was wondering about that, so not worth it then? Yay SA.

 

[method1]

Yeah I was wondering about that, so not worth it then? Yay SA.

Well - it's ok but not nearly as good.
We can't get V1 at the moment because it's a hazardous material (flammable)