##TFA Ginger Ale##
Summary
Tested at 5%
The flavor reminds me of like a mix between Vernor's and store brand ginger ale syrup. It's not thick or dense, but almost a little "sticky" or "viscous" if that makes sense. I get little to no effervescence, which I was hoping would be present. Overall I enjoy the flavor, but it misses the mark to be an all inclusive ginger ale, so things like liquor, champagne, spices, etc. may be desired in a mix. Slightly sweet, not so much so that additional sweeteners would be unwarranted. Although the flavor is prominent, it is slightly in the back, so if you want it to be more present you may need to use a higher % in a mix.
On the Nose
Mostly very sweet ginger, slight hint of spice
Recommended Usage
Stand alone: 4-8%
In a mix: 2-6%.
Throat
Mild, very mildly effervescent feeling
Ideal Pairings
Citrus, other spices, liquors/cocktails, menthol/cool, dark berries
Avoid
I would think like melons probably.
Steep
Pretty Good right away. I don't notice much of a difference from 1 day - 2 week steep
Recipe Idea: Spiked Ginger Ale
Steep: S&V
Ratio: 20PG/80VG
- TFA Ginger Ale @ 4%
- (Insert Desired Liquor here at appropriate %) FA Jamaican Rum @ 1.5%
- TFA Champagne @ 3%
- TFA Koolada @ 0.75% (to taste)
So here I think the Ginger Ale is definitely the star of the show, getting a little boost from your desired liquor and benefitting from the sort of "watered-down" effect from the champagne as well as a slightly more present illusion of effervescence. I like the Koolada to add "ice" to the drink which I feel is necessary. You should be able to use just about any liquor here that you like (bourbon, brandy, whiskey, etc.) and have good results; I went with Jamaican Rum since I wanted the ginger ale to be a little spicier and have that boozy tone to it.
Please if your opinion differs, or you have another review for this post it in the comments. Will help the master list with multiple reviews in one spot.
Thanks for the review. Interesting that you reviewed this flavour now - I was thinking only yesterday about a cocktail from the early 90's that I read about and made - cubes of watermelon, chopped crystallised ginger and (I think) Curacao. Put them all together for a day or so, strain and refrigerate, and voila! It was excellent and should make a good vape. Your recipe suggestion just needs watermelon...
I am glad you posted this! I have been on a ginger ale kick as of late, and I had a few that were really tasty. One was a pomegranate-ginger-ale (soda), another was a ginger ale with Meyer lemon (soda), and recently I had a ginger-infused ale (beer). The two sodas were quite sweet, and the ale was dry and crisp. These beverages might be good starting points for ejuice flavor profiles. You've got me thinking!
>effervescence
Is there a flavor that actually tastes fizzy/bubbly?
I get a decent amount from FA Cola and TFA cola syrup. I think there are others that are good on the fizz but I haven't tried them all
How does that even work? I mean, the bubbles (physical objects) are what give the texture and therefor sensation of fizzyness. So how does that translate to vapor? I'll have to give FA Cola/TFA Cola Syrup a try. Which one do you recommend?
I think there's a compound that simulates effervescence with a tingly sensation on the tongue. They're both good; I use more TFA Cola Syrup, but FA cola will probably give you more of that effervescence. TFA is more sweet and kind of like Pepsi, FA is spicier, less sweet, and more like coke.
If you need some reference recipes I would look at my Cherry Cola or Shaner's Irish Thunder
I wonder how a Whiskey flavoring would mix with this.
I would imagine very well. I was going to mix up some TFA kentucky bourbon with it, but was enjoying the rum so much I didn't feel like it =P I usually enjoy my ginger ale with whiskey