FLV Yakima Hops

submitted about 9 years ago by CheebaSteebaFrugivore

##Yakima Hops##

Notes
Tested at 3%
Nice hops flavor. Earthy, somewhat dry (but that calms down with steep it seems), has floraly/citrusy notes about it. Provides an interesting body to the vape, considering it's bright and light. I can see this working itself in to a lot of different types of vapes, especially with florals, earthy notes, citrus. Overall I enjoy the vape it gives. With the body it gives this works great as a base flavor. I could see using it to accent other ingredients as well.

On the Nose
Dank, bright, non-aggressive

Recommended Usage
Stand alone: 2-5%

In a mix: 0.5-3%.

Throat
Mild, slightly dry

Ideal Pairings
Bright tropical fruits, florals, earthy flavors, citrus, bright fruits.

Steep
I'd give this one a good week or so to really develop the body and tone some of the dryness down.

Recipe Idea: Summer Guava
Steep: 1-2 Weeks Ratio: 12.5PG/87.5VG

Ingredient|%| :--|:--| FLV Yakima Hops|1%| FLV Elderflower|0.5%| FLV Pink Guava|0.25%|

Here the Yakima hops serve as a base flavor, providing body and being the main flavor the other notes sort of ride on. The Guava and Elderflower play off the of citrus and floral/earthy notes that you get from the hops. You can bring the Guava up to 0.5% to bring it more forward, it's really just accenting the Hops in this application.

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.

Comments

5 points

by tranceinateabout 9 years agoIn a good mood for now - don't piss me off.

> Dank

😏😥

5 points

by skiddlzninjaabout 9 years agoThat one moderator. You know, the honey guy.

I told you this shit was... Peculiar.

2 points

by Chrisdvr1about 9 years agoProud Sidebar Reader!

Just got this and now time to play around I wonder if pairing it with TFA Mary Jane is going to produce Dank

2 points

by skiddlzninjaabout 9 years agoThat one moderator. You know, the honey guy.

I don't even smoke anymore, but I'd kill for a lemondrop flavor... /u/tranceinate

1 points

by tranceinateabout 9 years agoIn a good mood for now - don't piss me off.

I've heard inw lemon mix or lemon concentrate is pretty close to a lemondrop. Don't have either, tho.

2 points

by contactclosureabout 9 years ago

I have them and I'm 90% sure it's lemon mix that tastes like lemonheads. I keep meaning to use it again.

1 points

by thewandererNickabout 9 years ago

Lemondrop candies? Or is this some kind of bud i never tried? fa Vienna cream 4% FE Lemon 4% For me its just like a great lemon drop

1 points

by skiddlzninjaabout 9 years agoThat one moderator. You know, the honey guy.

it's bud

1 points

by tranceinateabout 9 years agoIn a good mood for now - don't piss me off.

Doubt it. Mary Jane = weird ass lemongrass - it's nothing like FLV Lemongrass.

Although I've heard adding a drop of TFA Kona Coffee to TFA MJ makes it skunkier, but I haven't tried the Kona coffee & TFA MJ is still uber weird.

1 points

by CheebaSteebaabout 9 years agoFrugivore

Lol I haven't tried that one but it's worth a shot!

2 points

by wh1skeyk1ngabout 9 years agoDiketones, Schmiketones

I've been wanting to try this one out.. Do you know if it tastes anything like actual hops used in brewing?

1 points

by CheebaSteebaabout 9 years agoFrugivore

I'm not familiar with the raw product, but I'm a big fan of IPAs and I'd say it's got a similar brightness to what you'd see from an IPA, not quite as bitter though

1 points

by wh1skeyk1ngabout 9 years agoDiketones, Schmiketones

I freaking love IPAs. What are your 3 favorite? Here's mine:

Surly Abrasive
Oskar Blues Pinner (awesome for boating/camping)
Toppling Goliath Golden Nugget

Honorable Mentions: Evil Twin Molotov Cocktail, Founders Centennial, Alchemist Heady Topper, Summit Saga, Surly/Amager (collaboration) Todd the Axe Man, Deschutes Fresh Squeezed

1 points

by CheebaSteebaabout 9 years agoFrugivore

Hard to pick 3 lol. I'd say

1.) Dogfish Head 90 Minute
2.) Four Peaks Raj
3.) SanTan Hop Shock

Dogfish Head is easily my favorite brewery, and the other two are local but way good. I used to go down to the liquor store and spend like $20-$30 on new beer every payday but haven't really done that as much since I got hitched :( now that's been replaced by flavorings lol

2 points

by KrillinGetsOwnedabout 9 years ago

First time smelling this reminded me of a mix between an IPA beer and some fresh pine needles. Don't see using this myself unless I want to make something really off the wall

1 points

by thewandererNickabout 9 years ago

Wow this sounds just like something I need. Thanks for the info and keep up the good work.

1 points

by vapaioloabout 9 years ago

I've done a couple testers (different %'s and steep times), and this flavor just...doesn't sit well on my palate. But I'm also not a beer fan.

I read somewhere, a recipe/review, where someone was using it in bakeries/desserts in the same way as FA Joy at very low % (since Joy has been known to have a yeasty/hoppy/beer flavor at certain %'s). Who knows? I'm curious to try it out.

1 points

by CheebaSteebaabout 9 years agoFrugivore

Oh interesting, I hadn't thought about using it like that. I wonder what it's like in that application

1 points

by vapaioloabout 9 years ago

Right? It makes sense, I gotta try it. Lemme know if you do as well.