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[Heartsdelight]

Is Koolada similar to WS-23 or is WS-23 better?

 

[dc99]

Is Koolada similar to WS-23 or is WS-23 better?

koolada or ws3 is similar but a lot of people can taste it. WS23 is way stronger and to me has no taste whatsoever. If you use 1% koolada start with .5% ws23

 

[Heartsdelight]

koolada or ws3 is similar but a lot of people can taste it. WS23 is way stronger and to me has no taste whatsoever. If you use 1% koolada start with .5% ws23

Thanks!

 

[NolaMel]

Hopefully you'll like the cookie

That I think I will, definitely! It’s the unknown creations that may not make the trip back . A couple are restructured remixes. If they don’t work this time, I’m moving on. Taking them out of town forces me to focus on them instead of shelving it and pulling out an adv.

 

[dc99]

NR has 20% off everything "newyear"

 

[FranC]

That I think I will, definitely! It’s the unknown creations that may not make the trip back . A couple are restructured remixes. If they don’t work this time, I’m moving on. Taking them out of town forces me to focus on them instead of shelving it and pulling out an adv.

Good plan.

 

[FranC]

BCF order for Saturday if the icy weather doesn't cause any delays.

 

[FranC]

I'm really going to town putting recipes in my binder. I have a whole one recipe in there. I can be excused by the almost all day company here yesterday.

 

[hittman]

Fran, one is a good start. It’s more than I’ve gotten done since I’ve been off work. I haven’t mixed one thing or tried anything new since I’ve been off.

 

[dc99]

I'm really going to town putting recipes in my binder. I have a whole one recipe in there. I can be excused by the almost all day company here yesterday.

Well, thats one more than you had in there.

 

[FranC]

Well, thats one more than you had in there.

2 now.......wow

 

[FranC]

Fran, one is a good start. It’s more than I’ve gotten done since I’ve been off work. I haven’t mixed one thing or tried anything new since I’ve been off.

I've got you beat. Had to mix one of my old ADV's yesterday and I have tried 1 new mix.

 

[NolaMel]

Fran, one is a good start. It’s more than I’ve gotten done since I’ve been off work. I haven’t mixed one thing or tried anything new since I’ve been off.

You’ve not been feeling well either. I think the holidays in general are a hard time to get things done. Too much else going on. I’m just happy I had enough juice to get through, and some new ones ready to try for the new year. @FranC, don’t put pressure on yourself. You have a lot on your plate right now. That binder will get organized when the mood strikes you.

 

[Heartsdelight]

Has anyone mixed anything with FA’s newer flavors like, FA Bavarian Cream, N.Y. cheesecake, Graham Cracker & Vanilla Gelato Ice Cream?

 

[NolaMel]

Has anyone mixed anything with FA’s newer flavors like, FA Bavarian Cream, N.Y. cheesecake, Graham Cracker & Vanilla Gelato Ice Cream?

They all sound good. I need to get a graham only for the stash

 

[WhiteHighlights]

Here are HIC's notes from the other forum. I think they're spot on for Bavarian Cream and Vanilla Gelato. I haven't tried the cheesecake yet.

Quick descriptions for some of them, beginning with the two I'm most impressed with. Finally - FA makes creamy, sweet vanillas!

Crema Bavarese (Bavarian Cream): I'd happily vape this one standalone, which isn't something I say about many FA flavors. They could have named this one Vanilla Custard. It's smooth, creamy, lush, nicely sweet vanilla - you could say French vanilla. I'm so pleased there's no sour/lemon note, no spice, no "bakery notes," no caramel, no fruit - nothing but creamy (French?) vanilla. It's tasty standalone, blends well with bold flavors as a main ingredient, and works GREAT as minor addition of creamy vanilla in recipes. In my opinion, this is #1 most useful of the bunch, and I think it'll prove to be the most popular one.

Gelato Vaniglia (Vanilla Gelato): Sweet, lightly creamy, fruity vanilla. I swear I taste pear in this; it's excellent with fruity mixes. It's a brighter, sharper vanilla flavor than Crema Bavarese. It is tasty standalone, though I personally prefer Crema Bavarese for that. Also no sour/lemon flavor or spice here. If you like recipes with fruit+creamy vanilla, this should be your #1 choice of FA's new flavors.

Graham Crust Maybe graham crackers are a uniquely American thing. I don't think most Americans would identify FA Graham Crust as graham crackers in a blind taste test. I don't think it will replace [insert your favorite graham cracker flavoring] for many people. Not a plain graham, not a honey graham, not a cinnamon graham, and not one of FA's most concentrated flavors. BUT I have a feeling it'll be a key flavoring for a narrow range of mixes. I'm not trying to be mysterious here; I just haven't mixed enough with it to find its secrets.

NY Cheesecake - (even mixed with FA's new Graham Crust) is not a replacement for TFA Cheesecake Graham Crust. It IS accurate cheesecake flavor - this kind: Tall and Creamy New York Cheesecake | Art and the Kitchen. Note that recipe includes sour cream and a tiny bit of lemon. You can best get that mild "twang" when you vape this at higher power. Many will be tempted to start with NY Cheesecake and add to it. Mix the other way around for best results. Get your supporting flavors as the majority of the recipe, then gradually add NY Cheesecake (starting at 1-2%) to cheesecake-ify it. If you begin with it as the main ingredient, it's easy to overpower subtle flavors & end up with an over-flavored mess. Best steeped, by the way!

 

[NotSoMini]

From the creator of Sugar Daddy —

Hi Guys and Gals…
I’m the creator of this new Sugardday Sweetener…
I see there are questions about the ingredients of this stuff…
I’ll give ya the short list…
Sucralose
Stevia
Erythritol
EM
A small amount of distilled water (helps to dissolve the crystals)
That’s it…the secret is figuring out the proper % for each so there isn’t that nasty after taste like regular sweetener. It has an authentic taste of sugar…it gunks coils much less and it has the kick of CAP super sweet.
It was quite the challenge but the results came out better than I hoped.
If you have any questions…please don’t hesitate to send them my way.
rlaporte43@yahoo.ca
Or you can join my group on FB.
Canadian DIY Eliquid HQ.

Source: Link in a Reddit thread that I cannot copy for whatever reason.

 

[hittman]

You’ve not been feeling well either. I think the holidays in general are a hard time to get things done. Too much else going on. I’m just happy I had enough juice to get through, and some new ones ready to try for the new year. @FranC, don’t put pressure on yourself. You have a lot on your plate right now. That binder will get organized when the mood strikes you.

Speaking of too much going on, I picked up the mirror for my daughters car yesterday and need to get that installed today. Then the outlaws are coming over later this afternoon for gift exchange with my BiL who was out of town over Xmas. I also picked up some supplies at the hardware store for a couple projects I wanted to get done in our basement while I’m off.

 

[NotSoMini]

Has anyone mixed anything with FA’s newer flavors like, FA Bavarian Cream, N.Y. cheesecake, Graham Cracker & Vanilla Gelato Ice Cream?

I have but I am not a good person to ask because I cannot compare it to other brands that I cannot taste. I have used the Bavarian Cream the most replacing the TFA version. I use the Graham Cracker in my Goofy's Juice — there is so little used in the recipe. I keep forgetting to sub in Vanilla Gelato and NY Cheesecake.

In addition to HIC, ConcreteRiver has also reviewed these flavors along with other brands — Flavor Index

 

[NotSoMini]

It would be very helpful if they all listed that sort of info on their flavors

Because of my taste sensitive buds, I have found that most — not all flavor manufacturers will tell you if you ask. TFA is the only one I am aware of that has a website listing these muting ingredients. In addition to TFA, I know that I cannot vape LB, any of the WF flavors with SC in it, VT is iffy as they claim they do but was not specific other than sucralose in their LMP so I am holding my breath that I can taste Fizzy Sherbet. FW I ask only when I am considering one of their flavors which isn't often and they do respond. So far I do not have any issues with FA, INW, FE and JF. I think CAP may use Stevia in some of their flavors. As for stuff like EM they say they do not. I use so little of CAP flavorings and so far the ones I have used are not an issue.

Added: No issues with NF either plus a few others that escape my mind at the moment.