33 points

by cjinctalmost 7 years ago

I thought TFA said they were just getting it from a different supplier, which theoretically shouldn't mean any change in the flavor??

edit: TFA posted this on their FB page:

> RE: Strawberry (Ripe) Flavor confusion

TFA Strawberry (Ripe) is being made by a different flavor manufacturer than it had been previously. We are not discontinuing Strawberry (Ripe).

We lost our primary manufacturer for Strawberry (Ripe) in October and are simply having it made by a different company. To be transparent, we alerted many of our customers who would be affected the most by sending the flavor from the new manufacturer along with a letter explaining what was going on. Nearly all of our flavors are made by multiple manufacturers, so this is nothing new.

Strawberry (Ripe) from the new manufacturer has undergone thorough “triangle” flavor tests and passed. A Triangle test is where two samples of the original manufacturer’s product are compared with the new manufacturer’s product. If the taste tester cannot identify which sample is different, then the flavor is a match. We were completely satisfied with the results of our Strawberry (Ripe) testing.

3 points

by ID10-Talmost 7 years agoWinner of the 2nd DIYorDIE World Mixing Championship

^ why are there more comments on this post besides just this one.

1 points

by RinVapesalmost 7 years ago

My friend tried the new Strawberry and she said there is very little if any difference between new/old. She said if anything the new one may be slightly sweeter.

19 points

by Demizmeualmost 7 years ago

'People that can taste strawberry' problems...

2 points

by beercruiseralmost 7 years ago

this

9 points

by kindgroundalmost 7 years ago

His sources are full of shit. Straight from the TFA Facebook page:

RE: Strawberry (Ripe) Flavor confusion

TFA Strawberry (Ripe) is being made by a different flavor manufacturer than it had been previously. We are not discontinuing Strawberry (Ripe).

We lost our primary manufacturer for Strawberry (Ripe) in October and are simply having it made by a different company. To be transparent, we alerted many of our customers who would be affected the most by sending the flavor from the new manufacturer along with a letter explaining what was going on. Nearly all of our flavors are made by multiple manufacturers, so this is nothing new.

Strawberry (Ripe) from the new manufacturer has undergone thorough “triangle” flavor tests and passed. A Triangle test is where two samples of the original manufacturer’s product are compared with the new manufacturer’s product. If the taste tester cannot identify which sample is different, then the flavor is a match. We were completely satisfied with the results of our Strawberry (Ripe) testing.

If you have questions, we invite you to reach out to the owner directly via phone. (831) 345-8311

5 points

by TheMostSolidOfSnakesalmost 7 years agoDiketones, Schmiketones

Could be interesting. I can't taste it without the presence of TFA Strawberry (og). Maybe they'll fix it for us non tasters :)

2 points

by Sartzyyalmost 7 years agoFrugivore

Does it actually get better with the normal strawberry? I’ve got a few different strawberry’s in my basket just now, I’ve never been able to taste strawberry ripe.

2 points

by TheMostSolidOfSnakesalmost 7 years agoDiketones, Schmiketones

For me, but taste is subjective. Add half normal strawberry to your ripe, and it should pop

2 points

by Sartzyyalmost 7 years agoFrugivore

Sweet, I’ll give it a try., I’ve also got INW Shisha strawberry and FA Red touch in my basket so hopefully I’ll find something I can taste!

3 points

by TheFondleralmost 7 years ago

I wish I could, but SR absolutely desserts my lungs for some reason. Even one puff, and it feels like I just took a drag off an analog. I think I'm allergic or sensitive to something in it, which sucks because it's in so many great mixes.

2 points

by JohannesVanDerWhalesalmost 7 years ago

Might actually be a good thing, I started avoid TFA Strawberry ripe recipes because I feel like I get terrible vaper's tongue from it. Stop being able to taste it at all some days.

1 points

by debb222almost 7 years ago

Are you serious? I hate when companies do that! 😡....And that is in my top 3..!

-5 points

by PlasmaTunealmost 7 years ago

Exactly, which is why they should create a v2 such as Capella does.

1 points

by debb222almost 7 years ago

Yeah you're right but I wonder if it would taste as good... have you tried Pazzo Jack?

1 points

by saramon123almost 7 years ago

Hopefully it tastes the same and is more concentrated, sure do need a bit with the way it currently is...

1 points

by TheSpanishSteedalmost 7 years ago

Personally I feel like it's too overbearing for my taste buds. Even as far as 2% it takes over the entire flavor IMO. Am I not steeping long enough (1 week steep in most flavors minimum)

1 points

by St1llFrankalmost 7 years ago

Sorry for going off topic, but I noticed something last time at NicRiver. Capella has another vesion of their Strawberry Sweet. It has a "Reduced flashpoint" or whatever so it's safe to fly. The original isn't supposed to be flying around on airplanes? It's a flammability thing. My question is, who's tried it? Does it taste completely different?

1 points

by essellaralmost 7 years ago

It tastes identical to the original formulation, except that you don't have to breathe off the alcohol that isn't there (the RF is just a reduction in ethanol content).

1 points

by jtjohns56almost 7 years ago

Any ideas when this change is happening? I need to put in an order but was trying to wait on thanksgiving sales....

1 points

by imNAchogrlalmost 7 years agoKooky

Purilum Strawberry Ripe is great if anyone wants an alternative....;)