Maple >:\

[Vapenstein]

I've literally vaped a GVC clone and nothing else for years. I was in Quebec recently and fell in love with a regional dessert, pouding chômeur. I've been making it in the kitchen, and I want to come up with a recipe for a juice. In the meantime, I ordered a bottle of Cap Maple Syrup and added some to my GVC clone. Don't like it. Tastes like corn syrup and margarine, not maple.

Maple is such a fantastic and unique flavor. It has to be right or it sticks out like a sore thumb. The Cap is a little off putting. I've read enough to disqualify FA and LA, and my history with NF has been more miss than hit so I wasn't going to bother. I just ordered a bottle of TFA Maple Deluxe, but in case that is not it do you guys have any suggestions? I want a maple that tastes like 100% maple syrup, which I am going to have to alter with small amounts of other flavorings for the maple caramel in the pouding chômeur, but I like the idea of a light touch of plain natural maple flavor in my everyday custard vape too. I can only think of FW and FLV as possible alternatives, and I have no experience with FLV and have only used a couple FW flavors with good result in the past. Appreciate your help

 

[Shadav]

I've been using TFA Maple Syrup, haven't tried it on it's own but it seems to be spot on in the waffle mixes I've been making

 

[BrotherBob]

I want to come up with a recipe for a juice.

Could try something close to these descriptions to make pouding chomeur:
Cream and maple syrup over a simple cake batter.
Vanilla cake cooked in its very own creamy maple sauce.
For sauce effect, might look at known any pudding/sauce recipe base to extrapolate.
Examp:
CAP Vanilla Custard 4.50%
Flavorah Vanilla Pudding 1.50%
FA Custard Premium 1.50%
CAP Sugar Cookie 0.75%
As to finding the possible maples:
re: DIY Vapor Supply
If I where you, I"d give up trying to find a perfect clone, it will drive you crazy.

 

[GOMuniEsq]

I have a feeling that none of the artificial flavor makers will hold a candle to Quebec Maple Syrup. Now what if you bought a bottle of Quebec Maple Extract distilled from real sap and used it in a DIY e-juice recipe?

 

[Vapenstein]

Thanks for the advice but I know where to go with flavorings to make this juice. I just want a good maple flavoring to work with, sorry if I wasn't clear.

 

[smacuser]

Welcome back to the forum @Vapenstein , it's been a minute.

 

[Vapenstein]

yes

 

[Vapenstein]

I am going to break down and get the NF and LA along with the TFA so I've exhausted all the options. I'll post what I think after working with them.

The Cap is a bust, can't recommend it.

 

[BrotherBob]

Thanks for the advice but I know where to go with flavorings to make this juice. I just want a good maple flavoring to work with, sorry if I wasn't clear.

DIY Vapor Supply

 

[Vapenstein]

is that an ad for your favorite vendor? lol

 

[Dougiestyle]

I use TFA Maple Syrup. It is STRONG. A small percentage is all that's needed, but with the correct mix, it is spot on. Good luck with your mix!

 

[sonicbomb]

 

[Vapenstein]

I'll add to these as I get new flavors in.

Capella Maple Syrup (2%)
Doesn't taste like maple, it tastes like bad store brand pancake syrup and margarine. Seems abnormally strong for a Cap and takes over your recipe. Gunks up coils pretty quick which is a dealbreaker for me also.

TFA Maple Deluxe (2%)
This is a big step in the right direction. Tastes and smells good if not overwhelmingly like 100% real maple. Next batch I make I am increasing to 3% to see what that does and whether it presents more maple or not. Not quite what I was looking for in a maple, but a very good flavor and one I am pretty sure I am going to start adding to my vanilla custard recipe. Light in color and doesn't seem to gunk up coils at all.

 

[Millions81]

I've been on a maple kick lately. Have heard nothing but bad about the cap. Tpa maple syrup is what I've been using but just got in: tpa maple (assume this is same as deluxe, got this from gremlin), fw maple & will be ordering fa maple syrup this weekend as I see that used more & more, it's very powerful from everything I've seen.
The tpa maple syrup definitely grows a bit. I look forward to putting them all side x side hopefully by the end of next week
I'll let you know what I think & would love to hear any updates on your testing as well.

 

[IDJoel]

TFA'a comments on their two offerings:

(Source)

 

[muth]

Could try something close to these descriptions to make pouding chomeur:
Cream and maple syrup over a simple cake batter.
Vanilla cake cooked in its very own creamy maple sauce.
For sauce effect, might look at known any pudding/sauce recipe base to extrapolate.
Examp:
CAP Vanilla Custard 4.50%
Flavorah Vanilla Pudding 1.50%
FA Custard Premium 1.50%
CAP Sugar Cookie 0.75%
As to finding the possible maples:
re: DIY Vapor Supply
If I where you, I"d give up trying to find a perfect clone, it will drive you crazy.

Where did you find the Custard Premium (FA)?

 

[muth]

I am going to break down and get the NF and LA along with the TFA so I've exhausted all the options. I'll post what I think after working with them.

The Cap is a bust, can't recommend it.

May I ask what percentage you used the FA Maple? It can be a nuclear experience if you use even a tad too much. I found it to be the closest to real maple syrup when I used it at tiny percentages, 0.25 or less.

 

[BrotherBob]

Where did you find the Custard Premium (FA)?

Sorry, might have to go with other premium (old recipe).
re: Advanced search :: Search results
DIY Vapor Supply

 

[muth]

Sorry, might have to go with other premium (old recipe).
re: Advanced search :: Search results
DIY Vapor Supply

Whaddya mean old recipe? I didn't see the FA Premium at DIYVS, only the regular. Is it only available from FA's website?

 

[muth]

I've literally vaped a GVC clone and nothing else for years. I was in Quebec recently and fell in love with a regional dessert, pouding chômeur. I've been making it in the kitchen, and I want to come up with a recipe for a juice. In the meantime, I ordered a bottle of Cap Maple Syrup and added some to my GVC clone. Don't like it. Tastes like corn syrup and margarine, not maple.

Maple is such a fantastic and unique flavor. It has to be right or it sticks out like a sore thumb. The Cap is a little off putting. I've read enough to disqualify FA and LA, and my history with NF has been more miss than hit so I wasn't going to bother. I just ordered a bottle of TFA Maple Deluxe, but in case that is not it do you guys have any suggestions? I want a maple that tastes like 100% maple syrup, which I am going to have to alter with small amounts of other flavorings for the maple caramel in the pouding chômeur, but I like the idea of a light touch of plain natural maple flavor in my everyday custard vape too. I can only think of FW and FLV as possible alternatives, and I have no experience with FLV and have only used a couple FW flavors with good result in the past. Appreciate your help

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