PSA: Mixing a big batch of a base that you like to let it age

submitted over 9 years ago by JohnLaCuenta

Just thought I'd share this thing I've been doing lately. I mix 50-100mL of custard at my usual 70VG 2mg/mL and let it sit for at least a month. Then I'll pour some in a 10mL bottle, add whatever I feel like to it that doesn't need to age, and I'm good for the day.

This is what I like to mix:

Vanilla Custard (CAP) 6%
Shisha Vanilla (INW) 0.5%
Dulce de Leche (TFA) 1%

I like to add FLV Boysenberry, CAP Sugar Cookie, INW Spicy Biscuit... This way you always have some fully aged custard on hand and can add in whatever you're in the mood for. It'll slightly skew the PG/VG ratio and nic content but I personally don't care.

Comments

1 points

by Vurveover 9 years agoMixologist

Yup, good idea. This is kind of the idea behind stones (ie. Milkstone). Build a base so you have it on hand. Minimizes hassle when mixing, and you get the benefit of an aged base.

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by SevenFriesover 9 years ago

I can buy into this. I shake and vaped some Cap Vanilla Custard last night, and I 'made that face'.

I was seriously considering binning it, but I'm going to follow your suggestion. Good looking out man.

2 points

by JohnLaCuentaover 9 years ago

Maybe CAP's custard just isn't for you? I don't know what you were expecting but if what you want is a milder, lighter custard I'd suggest Flavorah Vanilla Custard at 4-5%. It's still tasty, just not all thick and goopy like Capella.

0 points

by skomlykeover 9 years ago

I made bases for a few juices and I just don't think aging a "base" helps with quick steeping a juice... at least from my experience. I've done this quite often and have the same results on a fresh mixed without base and a fresh mixed with base.

I dont think the steeping process begins until its mixed with pg/vg. Maybe some of the vet mixers will chime in though and let us know their experience.

5 points

by Mill3niaover 9 years ago

I'm 99% sure he is mixing his flavorings in with nic/pg/vg and letting it sit for > a month. not just combining the flavorings.

1 points

by JohnLaCuentaover 9 years ago

Yep

1 points

by puttehiover 9 years ago

OP makes complete juice, takes a small batch of it and adds a flavor that doesn't need steeping, while his "base juice" needs it.

Say, you like custard juices, you make custard juice and let it steep, then you put 10ml of it in a bottle and add some strawberry flavoring since you feel like strawberry that day.

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by JohnLaCuentaover 9 years ago

Late reply but that's it, and this method is especially useful when you have a recipe with flavors that need to age and flavors that fade over time. This way the ones that need to age are ready and the ones that are better fresh are added at the last minute.