I know how you feel. We’re on the banned list because of where Himself works. Lots of FaceTime with the grands. And yesterday was my youngest baby’s 26th birthday. First birthday I haven’t seen her. But, the office she works at has primarily elderly patients, so she can’t take a chance either.
My Piña Colada recipe is based on Dave Bellows' (ID10-T) "If You Like Piña Coladas" which is posted on All The Flavors. I made a few small changes that were Dave approved and it is, to my taste, better. This is in @Zazie 's Blog already but reading your post reminded me of the Piña Colada recipes so I thought I would share it again. To my tastes, no single pineapple flavor is complete so I usually use CAP Golden, INW, and VTA Sugarloaf whenever I make anything that needs pineapple flavor.
My Piña Coladas
FA Coconut 2.5%
FA Cream Fresh 2% (you could sub FLV Cream, VTA Sweet Cream, or a mix of Cream Fresh and a heavier cream)
CAP Golden Pineapple .80%
VTA Light Rum 1%
FA Jamaican Special (Jamaican Rum) 1%
FA Lime Tahiti (Distilled) .25%
INW Pineapple 3%
CAP Supersweet or SugarDaddy Sweetener (or whatever you like) .5% (optional, but this one is slightly less sweet than Dave's without the Coconut Candy)
VTA Sugarloaf Pineapple 3%
FLV Sweet Coconut 2%
WS-23 30% or Koolada (I use .5% WS-23)
Shake and vape but better with a 3 day steep to let it settle.
I’m the one making notes on your floral finds as possibles to try. For years, Virgin Vapors Jasmine was my adv. It was a best seller for them for years long ago, so I know I wasn’t the only one buying it....but I never had anyone who tried mine that didn’t gag and cough. And I’ve bought some widely touted “must have” flavors that to me were just MEH.
What’s the difference between it and the other INW? I just ordered the WG rasp. and I can’t find my note on it. I’m doing great getting my gear and mixing stuff organized. My mixing binder though is a hot mess of pages stuffed in
The Malina is concentratedWhat’s the difference between it and the other INW? I just ordered the WG rasp. and I can’t find my note on it. I’m doing great getting my gear and mixing stuff organized. My mixing binder though is a hot mess of pages stuffed in
I’m just jealous of your fancy chart. Mine are hand scribbled notes on the paper recipe. I’ve made short +/- notes on a flavor on the bottle label as I test it. It’s cryptically organized lolSee, it's people like you who I would like to slap.No, not really. Just kidding. But I do envy you and others like you who can vape a wide variety of things and be perfectly happy. Sadly, I am in that group of persnickety, finicky, snobby vapers who are extremely hard to please so I have to do tons and tons of experimenting. If I don't organize it, I will waste a whole lot of time, money, and effort. I could get away with no notes back some 30 or 40 squares ago but my memory does not work that well anymore. Not even close. So if I don't document it then it is lost forever.
@*RJ* - These are my tasting notes for pineapple flavors I have tried. Maybe it will help, maybe not but I figured it can't hurt to share.
PINEAPPLE
CAPELLA
INAWERA
PURILUM
TFA
VAPE TRAIN
PINEAPPLE
CAPELLA
- Golden Pineapple
INAWERA
- Pineapple
PURILUM
- Golden Pineapple
TFA
- Pineapple
VAPE TRAIN
- Sugarloaf Pineapple
I just posted my latest review here Aegis Pod System 18w review by hittman and in the geekvape forum if anyone would like to take a look.
Like red licorice, or the black jelly bean kind?
Acai.... I’m awful at descriptors, but to me it’s a not too sweet, maybe a touch tart, wet, red/blue berry taste.
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I think the level of detail correlates with the level of finickyness.
Black licorice. But it isn’t the primary flavor. Just a trace left on the tongue. Acai cannot be mistaken for anything but a berry flavor. Unique, but berry to be sure. It does cut through other flavors so if your blending with multiple flavors you’ll want to go a little easy with it.
I may be the only one, and I’m not strawberry blind, but it’s not very “berry” to me. I’ll give it a second try. I may have gone too light, based on its purported strength
I’m plenty finicky, I’m just not organizedI think the level of detail correlates with the level of finickyness.
Black licorice. But it isn’t the primary flavor. Just a trace left on the tongue. Acai cannot be mistaken for anything but a berry flavor. Unique, but berry to be sure. It does cut through other flavors so if your blending with multiple flavors you’ll want to go a little easy with it.
. That, and I just prefer pen/paper over anything electronic. I love black licorice, but I don’t get that. Maybe it’s what I taste as a bite/tart? I also don’t get any licorice flavor out of the red candy irl. May be my taster’s off.
Wow! That is one complex recipe! Sounds great though. I watch those video all the time (love his user name
) I guess he does "bellow" a lot LOL.
So it's good to see so much DIY (random) discussion... we all seem to be in high gear (a good thing?) Maybe we are just sick of talking about TP and such things Peace out, Vape on! (mixing in the morning when I'm fresh/sober)
Peace out, Vape on! (mixing in the morning when I'm fresh/sober)
As always @PJReid I am amazed at your knowledge and notes. Just amazing! That first golden pineapple is what I ate yesterday. A slice of canned pineapple baked on top of ham slices. And your pina colada recipe sounds great. I need to check my stash to see what I need to buy as I want to use your recipe. It sounds delish. Thank you!@*RJ* - These are my tasting notes for pineapple flavors I have tried. Maybe it will help, maybe not but I figured it can't hurt to share.
PINEAPPLE
CAPELLA
Sweet canned pineapple flavor. There is a touch of tartness but just a touch. It is mostly a sweet, not very authentic fresh pineapple flavor. PERFECT for a Piña Colada! It isn’t juicy or fresh – more of a cooked pineapple flavor. Use at .75 to 3% for mixing, as high as 7.5% for a single flavor. Thin.
- Golden Pineapple
INAWERA
This is a fresh, juicy, authentic fresh pineapple flavor. It is juicy and sweet, like a fresh pineapple. It is weak for Inawera but a very good pineapple flavor. Use as high as 5% and maybe as high as 6 to 7%, even in a mix. This flavor is in a virtual tie with Vape Train’s Sugarloaf Pineapple for best pineapple flavor available. Thin.
- Pineapple
PURILUM
Lightly sweetened, cooked, canned pineapple. Like all pineapple flavors, it is weak. It is very similar to CAP’s Golden Pineapple but I pick up a bit of harshness (which will probably steep out) in the Purilum and the Purilum is a bit juicier than CAP Golden but the flavor is very, very similar. It is juicy and not acidic. People have reported flavor fading after steeping. In a fresh mix, you could use 3% if using other pineapples, as high as 8% if this is used without backup pineapple flavors. It wouldn’t be my go-to pineapple but I can see subbing it for CAP’s I if run low. It should be a fairly even trade-off unless the flavor does fade with a steep.
- Golden Pineapple
TFA
This is a sweet pineapple juice flavor. It is strong for TFA and can overpower your mix. It is a bit acidic. Keep it low. .5 to 1% can give a candied pineapple flavor to your mix. Even as high as 2% can be harsh and overpowering but it has it place for adding the sweet, candied pineapple to a mix. It is twice as strong as INW and not even close to natural pineapple.
- Pineapple
VAPE TRAIN
Sugarloaf pineapple is a pineapple variety that is white and even the core can be eaten. This is the Kauai Hawaiian pineapple and what you get if you get pineapple in Hawaii. The VT Sugarloaf Pineapple is a fresh, juicy, sweet, authentic pineapple. It is as good as Inawera’s pineapple and maybe even better, more authentic – I give it a slight edge to INW. It is sweet, it is juicy, it tastes as fresh as a bottled flavor can taste. Like other pineapple flavors, it is not strong. Rather thin on mouthfeel. Use it at 5% to 6% in a mix. Definitely a winner!
- Sugarloaf Pineapple
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