Random DIY mixing and More

[hittman]

The base is

7% cranberry
1% cactus
1% lemon

And on the last mix I added

3% pomegranate
2% Fuji
2% two apples

This time I did
1% pomegranate in two bottles and 1% juicy raspberry in two others. I did 2% each of two apples and Fuji in one each of the Pom and raspberry and 4% Fuji in one each of the Pom and raspberry. I just hadn’t decided if I liked it better with just the Fuji or the combination of it and two apples. I hope that’s not too confusing.

 

[FranC]

Mixed up 30ml of this today... Inspiration for the chocolate combination from a recipe by MECH_MOD_RN on ELR...

Cheesecake Wheel Slice 4 - Chocolate Hazelnut (WIP)
New York Cheesecake (PUR) 6%
Chocolate Mousse (VTA) 2%
Italian Cream (Hangsen) 1.5%
Hazelnut (FW) 1.25%
Biscuit (INW) 0.75%
Chocolate Chunks (WF) 0.5%
Australian Chocolate (Hangsen) 0.5%
Acetyl Pyrazine 5% (TPA) 0.5%

I strayed a bit from my typical cheesecake base on this one, so I'm a little concerned about the crust element. Would have liked to use a different flavoring for that but... One step at a time... lol.

Thanks. Making note of that,

 

[FranC]

Hubs CT scan done. The wait is on.

 

[PJReid]

The base is

7% cranberry
1% cactus
1% lemon

And on the last mix I added

3% pomegranate
2% Fuji
2% two apples

This time I did
1% pomegranate in two bottles and 1% juicy raspberry in two others. I did 2% each of two apples and Fuji in one each of the Pom and raspberry and 4% Fuji in one each of the Pom and raspberry. I just hadn’t decided if I liked it better with just the Fuji or the combination of it and two apples. I hope that’s not too confusing.

It isn't confusing at all. I played around with Cran-Apple quite a bit and settled on:

Apple, Fuji (FA) 2% (I might have used JF Fuji since I have both)
Cotton Candy (10% EM/Ethyl Maltol) (TPA) 1%
Cranberry (TPA) 7%
Lemon (FE) .25%
Shape Up Pear (Molinberry) .5%
Two Apples (INAWERA) 2%
WS-23 30% .75%

The WS-23 because I like my Cran-Apple well chilled. The EM might be unnecessary since TFA Cranberry has a fair amount of body to it. To me, this tastes great so I think I am finished playing with it. I haven't vaped any since I got on the gin kick but am going to vape it today to see if steeping changed anything. If you are looking for more tart in the mix, VTA Green Apple is reported to be tart. If you are interested, I can post the flavor notes on that one written by Liam Davey.

 

[FranC]

The INW White Grapefruit has lost most of it's sweetness and has a touch of tart. Can't complain on that. The FA Grapefruit will be next when I get to it.

 

[dc99]

The INW White Grapefruit has lost most of it's sweetness and has a touch of tart. Can't complain on that. The FA Grapefruit will be next when I get to it.

Let it go and it gets more tart

 

[FranC]

Let it go and it gets more tart

Ty. Good to know.Took a month and a half to lose the sweet though.

 

[Fidola13]

Hubs CT scan done. The wait is on.

I wish you the best to you and your husband Fran.

 

[Fidola13]

It isn't confusing at all. I played around with Cran-Apple quite a bit and settled on:

Apple, Fuji (FA) 2% (I might have used JF Fuji since I have both)
Cotton Candy (10% EM/Ethyl Maltol) (TPA) 1%
Cranberry (TPA) 7%
Lemon (FE) .25%
Shape Up Pear (Molinberry) .5%
Two Apples (INAWERA) 2%
WS-23 30% .75%

The WS-23 because I like my Cran-Apple well chilled. The EM might be unnecessary since TFA Cranberry has a fair amount of body to it. To me, this tastes great so I think I am finished playing with it. I haven't vaped any since I got on the gin kick but am going to vape it today to see if steeping changed anything. If you are looking for more tart in the mix, VTA Green Apple is reported to be tart. If you are interested, I can post the flavor notes on that one written by Liam Davey.

I’m interested in any notes! Thanks!

 

[dc99]

Ty. Good to know.Took a month and a half to lose the sweet though.

At that age you may have maxed it out Fran.

 

[DaveP]

As we roll closer to the next holiday,I have a whole 6 flavors on my BCF wishlist.

I need to mix up more of my older flavors before I buy anything that's not just a replacement for an empty. Now that I've said that some gotta have flavors will come along and I'll buy more.

 

[IDJoel]

I got my new Stixx Mixx flavors so they are definitely on the agenda.

I am interested to hear your impressions on the Stixx. I am on my third round of testing (just shy of three weeks), and I gotta say; I'm still not impressed.

I don't know if it is my expectations, my flavor choices, my hardware, my taste buds, or any combination thereof. But, even though I mixed at max mfg. recommended percentage; I find them to be mostly just plain sweet, with little to no flavor or character. It is difficult to tell which is pipe, which is cigar, and which is plain tobacco. So far, the only one that has a discernible profile, is the Turner's Tea.

At this point, I prefer my synthetic HS, SC, and INW concentrates much better.

I guess, looking on the bright side; those are all significantly cheaper. And, if the results remain the same, I will be saving myself a bit of money.

 

[PJReid]

I’m interested in any notes! Thanks!

If you join the Chefs Flavours-The Kitchen FB page, there is SO much info there on VTA flavors, among others. Liam uploaded a file that contains tasting note on almost all of the Vape Train flavors. I believe the files are only accessible if you join the page but it pays off with member's only discounts and flash sales. Chefs is a fun company!

VTA Flavour Notes By Liam Davey
*This flavour was provided to me by Chefs Flavours for the purposes of testing
This is only what I taste, as taste is subjective your experience and usage may differ.

Green Apple
Tested @ 2% Diluted in 70/30 0 Nicotine
Tested on a RX200s with a Bonza 0.14 ohm dual coil Flaptons @ 130w.

Manufacturers description “A slightly sour green apple with a fresh crisp taste, which can be used in many recipes from candy to fruit blended e-liquid recipes. Ideal mixer and standalone flavour.”

SnV
Slightly juicy fresh apple with a light tartness and an earthy note at the end of the vape.
The tartness at the end gives this concentrate a light candy like taste

7 Day steep
No change.

12 Day steep
The tartness has increased, this is now a tart juicy apple with a little peel like note at the end of the vape fairly authentic to a Tart green apple, as the wicks dry off it gains a slight cider like taste.

19 Day Steep
No change

Suggested Usage
I’d use as a main note at 3%-5%, Background 2%-3%, Accent 0.5%-2% and standalone at 5%-9% Use with other apples, fruits, candies, Lemonades, Gin, Bakery, Cereal.

VTA recommend in a mix: 4%-8% and Standalone 6%-12%.

 

[FranC]

I am interested to hear your impressions on the Stixx. I am on my third round of testing (just shy of three weeks), and I gotta say; I'm still not impressed.

I don't know if it is my expectations, my flavor choices, my hardware, my taste buds, or any combination thereof. But, even though I mixed at max mfg. recommended percentage; I find them to be mostly just plain sweet, with little to no flavor or character. It is difficult to tell which is pipe, which is cigar, and which is plain tobacco. So far, the only one that has a discernible profile, is the Turner's Tea.

At this point, I prefer my synthetic HS, SC, and INW concentrates much better.

I guess, looking on the bright side; those are all significantly cheaper. And, if the results remain the same, I will be saving myself a bit of money.

So far I feel the same.As I've said I have had several NET's over the years and none of them clear.

 

[FranC]

If you join the Chefs Flavours-The Kitchen FB page, there is SO much info there on VTA flavors, among others. Liam uploaded a file that contains tasting note on almost all of the Vape Train flavors. I believe the files are only accessible if you join the page but it pays off with member's only discounts and flash sales. Chefs is a fun company!

VTA Flavour Notes By Liam Davey
*This flavour was provided to me by Chefs Flavours for the purposes of testing
This is only what I taste, as taste is subjective your experience and usage may differ.

Green Apple
Tested @ 2% Diluted in 70/30 0 Nicotine
Tested on a RX200s with a Bonza 0.14 ohm dual coil Flaptons @ 130w.

Manufacturers description “A slightly sour green apple with a fresh crisp taste, which can be used in many recipes from candy to fruit blended e-liquid recipes. Ideal mixer and standalone flavour.”

SnV
Slightly juicy fresh apple with a light tartness and an earthy note at the end of the vape.
The tartness at the end gives this concentrate a light candy like taste

7 Day steep
No change.

12 Day steep
The tartness has increased, this is now a tart juicy apple with a little peel like note at the end of the vape fairly authentic to a Tart green apple, as the wicks dry off it gains a slight cider like taste.

19 Day Steep
No change

Suggested Usage
I’d use as a main note at 3%-5%, Background 2%-3%, Accent 0.5%-2% and standalone at 5%-9% Use with other apples, fruits, candies, Lemonades, Gin, Bakery, Cereal.

VTA recommend in a mix: 4%-8% and Standalone 6%-12%.

Makes me wish I could taste apple.

 

[ceeceeisme]

I am interested to hear your impressions on the Stixx. I am on my third round of testing (just shy of three weeks), and I gotta say; I'm still not impressed.

I don't know if it is my expectations, my flavor choices, my hardware, my taste buds, or any combination thereof. But, even though I mixed at max mfg. recommended percentage; I find them to be mostly just plain sweet, with little to no flavor or character. It is difficult to tell which is pipe, which is cigar, and which is plain tobacco. So far, the only one that has a discernible profile, is the Turner's Tea.

At this point, I prefer my synthetic HS, SC, and INW concentrates much better.

I guess, looking on the bright side; those are all significantly cheaper. And, if the results remain the same, I will be saving myself a bit of money.

I'll be mixing much lower than you did - I'll be trying all of mine at 5% and see what happens.

As previously mentioned, I've been using the A+ Blend at 5% to 6% but going forward I'll be dialing it back to 3% to 4%.

Going to mix tomorrow: Butter Rum Cavendish, Canadian Virginian and Whiskey Cavendish.

 

[PJReid]

@hittman - are you steeping your Cran-Apple mix at all? I would have thought it was a S&V but the cranberry becomes more tart and prominent, for me, with a steep. The mix I am vaping today is perfect for my tastes and has been steeping for a bit over two weeks. I do think that made a difference. I still taste the apple, but the cranberry is much more THERE!

 

[FranC]

I have to revisit the Stixx Whiskey Cavendish soon. First try it was kinda blah.

 

[IDJoel]

I'll be mixing much lower than you did - I'll be trying all of mine at 5% and see what happens.

As previously mentioned, I've been using the A+ Blend at 5% to 6% but going forward I'll be dialing it back to 3% to 4%.

That is one of my considerations. Did I mix too much? I am familiar with over-flavoring to the point of flavor loss; but I have not experienced it with tobacco flavors. Maybe, I will draw a bit off and dilute it down, and see if that offers any help.

At least I shouldn't have to wait for any additional aging.

 

[DaveP]

May not have looked at wireless routers recently? Most - from the last few years - will go at least 100, plenty fast for streaming vid

Best wireless routers 2018: the best routers for your home network | TechRadar

My Netgear Nighthawk R7000 AC1900 router streams wireless full speed (at 104.3 mbps) in 5G mode on a 100mbps cable connection through an Arris (Motorola) SB6183 modem. Not bragging, just listing a good performing combo that works at rated speed for reference.

It's in the list of top routers at the bottom of the linked page that DavidOck posted. Recommended.