Getting My Grape Just Right... Recipe help?!

[frosting]

Okay grape is one of my favorites, so I've been trying to nail down the perfect recipe. I think I might be having a case of over-flavoring? Not entirely sure.

1st go- The grape was okay, but the DIYflavorshack grape taste i felt was coming on too strong. Its good, but reminiscent of grape benedryl. Love the taste of that but not for vaping. TPA/TFA perfumer's grape is awesome but it wasn't quite strong enough for me yet. The taste was great just wanted it stronger. I love a "Ka-pow" in your face flavor. So here's the way I made this one----

DIYshackgrape- 10%
TPA grape- 10%
DIYshack grapple-5%
Sour Flavor- 3%

2nd go- I wanted more of a pucker sour effect, more of the TPA grape. The grapple gave it a nice feel. The 1st round I felt like it needed a touch of DIYshack grape just not as much as the 1st go. Added maybe 4% after I mixed it. However, the bigger deal here is that my TPA grape its there but not at all in my face after upping the flavor percentage which brings me to maybe I over-did it? Not sure... But, here's my notes on round two.

TPA grape- 15%
DIYshack grapple- 8%
Sour flavor- 5%

DIYshack grape-- About 3-4%(? not positive how much)

The DIY shack defiantly helped the liquid have more "body" but the TPA flavor is still lacking. I KNOW this is the flavor a vendor of mine uses so I'm wondering what the heck I'm doing wrong. Maybe they used an additive of some sort for more pop? Maybe they used more flavor?? I was surprised just how much flavor I ended up using to make 15ml. Its vape-able, I'll end up using it, I just want it to become bolder.

 

[my4jewels]

Sounds like a lot of flavoring to me. 28% and up is too much for most folks. I like about TPA 15% grape juice, 5% TPA champagne, and a little cotton candy(ethyl maltol). I have been adding some champagne to all of my fruits lately, and, even tohugh you can't really taste it, it adds a little kick and fizziness.

 

[frosting]

Hmmmm.... Thanks for that idea! I do happen to have champagne and ethol malthol. Defiantly something to consider.

 

[bamsbbq]

your taste buds could be going crazy... thats alot of flavor percentage wise..lol
none of those vendor liquids are known for weak flavors IMHO

you may need to try a little bit of flavor enhancer...i cant think of the name of it right now but that may help as well

 

[Jimi D.]

If you want the grape to pop, add some TPA Strawberry to the TPA Grape..

 

[bamsbbq]

maybe some vape wizard is what i was thinking about...tired took me a bit to think of it..lol

 

[my4jewels]

Ooh, that sounds good!

If you want the grape to pop, add some TPA Strawberry to the TPA Grape..

 

[frosting]

Ahh okay.. so some TPA strawberry, vape wizard, a drizzle of champagne and I should be rockin

 

[Seabrook]

Why don't you switch that Vape Wizard for Magic Mask. Magic Mask is for the delicate and fruited flavorings while Vape Wizard is for the tobaccos, savories and a few strong mints.

 

[AzPlumber]

Just might need a little time also. Lots of flavorings need a little time to develop. If you are trying this stuff right after it's mixed, you might wait a few days before making a decision on the outcome. Some flavors can take a few weeks to fully develop, I haven't mixed alot of grape but FA's white grape takes about a week. One trick that alot of folks are doing is a hot water bath for 10 to 15 minutes, it seems to speed the process up a bit.

 

[minigoat]

hooking up to this thread, sorry for the non-contributory post, wish subscribe to thread worked as I think it should

Oh yeah, I love grape and I have some on order (diyfs)

 

[Uselessdreamer1]

I cant find a grape that has a good flavor at all and i LOVE grape. Good luck on your grape juice journey!

 

[zoiDman]

If you want the grape to pop, add some TPA Strawberry to the TPA Grape..

I find this to be True with most Fruit Flavors.

Most DIY taste better when a Second or Third Flavor is Added to the Base Flavor. Things like a Drop or Two of Cherry in Watermelon. Or a Drop of Pineapple in Cherry.

Your just going to have to do some Experimenting to find the Flavor Blend your looking for.

BTW - You Total Flavoring Percentage sounds Very High. How long are you letting your Mixes sit before trying them?

 

[Jimi D.]

I find this to be True with most Fruit Flavors.

Most DIY taste better when a Second or Third Flavor is Added to the Base Flavor. Things like a Drop or Two of Cherry in Watermelon. Or a Drop of Pineapple in Cherry.

Your just going to have to do some Experimenting to find the Flavor Blend your looking for.

BTW - You Total Flavoring Percentage sounds Very High. How long are you letting your Mixes sit before trying them?[/QUOTE Ahh yes my flavor percentages were high at the time, thats because I was using a cheap nic. base.. Now I pretty much cut it in half..Take a look at my Chiquita Banana Cookies recipe.. It's much lower now..lol

 

[Rule62]

If you want the grape to pop, add some TPA Strawberry to the TPA Grape..

I like adding pomegranite to grape.

 

[zoiDman]

I like adding pomegranite to grape.

Hmmm... That sounds Tasty.

 

[Jimi D.]

That does sound really good...

 

[djbishybish]

Picked up Capella's Grape and awaiting it's arrival. Hopefully it's tasty.

 

[Rule62]

Cranberry goes well with grape too. Kinda tastes like an e juice version of the Ocean Spray juice you get at the grocery.

 

[Jimi D.]

Picked up Capella's Grape and awaiting it's arrival. Hopefully it's tasty.

Let us know how it tastes.. I tried FA Concord Grape and it was like Grape Soap...YEEEEEUCK!!