Random DIY mixing and More

[DaveP]

You guys have some interesting flavors. I tend to pick things I like to eat or drink or (once upon a time) smoke.

Like they say, you never know until you try it! Small batches rule in those circumstances.

 

[Sugar_and_Spice]

@hittman and @Sugar_and_Spice I wonder if some Pom mixed into the cran-apple just might "fix" it. I am still enjoying the recipe I posted but the Fuji is strong and the mix is more apple than cranberry though I do taste both. I am also going to try mixing Fuji and INW Two Apples to see what happens. You never know what might make magic!

Pam, Pom may well offset the Fuji depending on what % were used initially.
I think Fuji and INW 2 Apples mixed together would be great, so really easy on both.....


Also, been meaning to ask if you have done any mixes with Nectarin? I love a good peach flavor and it seem TPA is about the only one that has a decent one. I have yet to try that one. The flavorah got terrible reviews.
I was making more of my fav peach juice last night and wondered if I could somehow improve on it. I have a very simple recipe for mine. I use 6 different peaches all at 2% each. Takes from about 3 weeks to 6 weeks to steep but it is worth the wait to me. Luckily I still have enough from last 240ml bottle to make it through.....lol

I have a sample bottle steeping right now with the following

10% TFA cranberry
4% Fuji
2% two apples
1% FE lemon
1% inw cactus

I seriously suggest starting FA Fuji @ .5-1%, especially in mixes. Fuji just keeps getting stronger. It is a great flavor taste wise but wants to be boss......lol

 

[PJReid]

I have a sample bottle steeping right now with the following

10% TFA cranberry
4% Fuji
2% two apples
1% FE lemon
1% inw cactus

I seriously suggest starting FA Fuji @ .5-1%, especially in mixes. Fuji just keeps getting stronger. It is a great flavor taste wise but wants to be boss......lol

I like strong flavors and am still playing with the Fuji so am not sure where I will land. I was thinking of trying 2% Fuji and 1.5% INW Two Apples. That might be too high on both, esp. if I want to highlight the cranberry. I suspect that is the problem that some are having with Fuji drowning out the cranberry. Maybe I will try going lower on both and keeping the cranberry at 7% and see how that turns out. If I want more apple, I can always add it later. Thanks!

 

[DaveP]

The other day I was surfing sites looking for suggested percentages and found some people who were referring to FA as Flavor Apprentice, but using FA in their percentage lists. I've always abbreviated The Flavor Apprentice as TFA and FA for Flavourart. There's quite a difference in mix strengths between the two. Anyone seen that? If you're not paying attention the percentages you pick up from some sites could ruin a mix. FA is usually pretty highly concentrated compared to most.

 

[Sugar_and_Spice]

I like strong flavors and am still playing with the Fuji so am not sure where I will land. I was thinking of trying 2% Fuji and 1.5% INW Two Apples. That might be too high on both, esp. if I want to highlight the cranberry. I suspect that is the problem that some are having with Fuji drowning out the cranberry. Maybe I will try going lower on both and keeping the cranberry at 7% and see how that turns out. If I want more apple, I can always add it later. Thanks!

Pam,
I added additional info on my last post........just wanted to be sure you see it...

 

[Sugar_and_Spice]

The other day I was surfing sites looking for suggested percentages and found some people who were referring to FA as Flavor Apprentice. I've always abbreviated The Flavor Apprentice as TFA and FA for Flavourart. There's quite a difference in mix strengths between the two. Anyone seen that? If you're not paying attention the percentages you pick up from some sites could ruin a mix. FA is usually pretty highly concentrated compared to most.

Yes, and I think NR started that stuff. I had ordered flavors from them from TPA and the bottles are marked as Fa. Talk about confusing......don't know who really started this but I think it was totally unnecessary......and not funny in the least.

 

[Sugar_and_Spice]

The other day I was surfing sites looking for suggested percentages and found some people who were referring to FA as Flavor Apprentice, but using FA in their percentage lists. I've always abbreviated The Flavor Apprentice as TFA and FA for Flavourart. There's quite a difference in mix strengths between the two. Anyone seen that? If you're not paying attention the percentages you pick up from some sites could ruin a mix. FA is usually pretty highly concentrated compared to most.

One more point FA(FlavourArt) with all caps and Fa(lowercase a) is what is being passed around as TFA. Kinda sneaky if you ask me....

 

[PJReid]

@Sugar_and_Spice - I don't have any nectarine flavors. I do have several peach flavors but haven't played with them much yet. I am a peach kind of girl, being born and raised in peach country. Nectarines are considered an inferior cousin in peachland.

 

[FranC]

Raisin Rum Bacco Cheez

FLV Raisin Rum 3 drops (30 ml)
TFA Vanilla Bourbon 1%
TFA Cheesecake/graham 2%
TFA Graham Clear 1%
HA Ry3 5%

This is very tasty though it was too sweet for me. My fix was successful however.

 

[classwife]

I used 1% in the Smokey Amber Plum and it's forward. In the Pornegranate it took 2% to make it noticeable.

dadgummit !

Pornegranate


You have had me thinking for quite some time that my eyes were getting goofy on me - till I copy/pasted and removed the letter before the first e

 

[Sugar_and_Spice]

@Sugar_and_Spice - I don't have any nectarine flavors. I do have several peach flavors but haven't played with them much yet. I am a peach kind of girl, being born and raised in peach country. Nectarines are considered an inferior cousin in peachland.

Thanks for that Pam. Did not know. I will just stick with my original 6 peach mix....

 

[Myk]

dadgummit !

Pornegranate


You have had me thinking for quite some time that my eyes were getting goofy on me - till I copy/pasted and removed the letter before the first e

That's how I got the name, my eyes were goofy and you all were talking about Pom but I saw different. It was a day of double takes and squinting.

 

[Sugar_and_Spice]

Raisin Rum Bacco Cheez

FLV Raisin Rum 3 drops (30 ml)
TFA Vanilla Bourbon 1%
TFA Cheesecake/graham 2%
TFA Graham Clear 1%
HA Ry3 5%

This is very tasty though it was too sweet for me. My fix was successful however.

sooo.......awaiting the fix....lol
I have raisin rum and mixed it up a while ago. Still not sure what to do with it. Maybe I will follow your cheesecake mix, just leave out the HA as I don't have that flavor.

 

[FranC]

sooo.......awaiting the fix....lol
I have raising rum and mixed it up a while ago. Still not sure what to do with it. Maybe I will follow your cheesecake mix, just leave out the HA as I don't have that flavor.

The fix for me was 1.5% plain Cheesecake. Brought the sweet down to a reasonable level. The Raisin Rum is powerful stuff. Next mix I will use only 2 drops in 30ml.

 

[FranC]

sooo.......awaiting the fix....lol
I have raising rum and mixed it up a while ago. Still not sure what to do with it. Maybe I will follow your cheesecake mix, just leave out the HA as I don't have that flavor.

Oh,if you are dropping the HA then you should up the Cheesecake graham to 5% and The Graham Clear to 2%

 

[FranC]

I did get one small mix done today. Still haven't come up with a final mix for the second one.

 

[FranC]

Awful quiet in here. You all mixing juice?

Ok,I have the start of TFA White Chocolate and WF Hazelnut and Cream. Don't know if I should go in the direction of a cheesecake or a baccy blend. Can use some fresh ideas.

 

[hittman]

Go for the cheesecake so I can copy it.

 

[FranC]

Go for the cheesecake so I can copy it.

I'll try but I think my thinker is broke.

 

[PJReid]

I tweaked my back yesterday and haven't felt like doing much of anything today. I am feeding the kids hot dogs for dinner and made a salad for Brit and me. What I really need is a nap.

If I feel like it tomorrow, I want to try the recipe I have come up with for Iced Tea with Fuji and Ginger and a remix on the Cran-Apple. *fingers crossed*