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Post by danbean on Aug 6, 2011 15:16:37 GMT
Hi- was wondering if anyone knew of a good bittering agent that could be used to balance flavours - I have tried Bitter Wizard from FA but didn't get much in terms of bitterness.
I know that increasing PG ratio can also lift bitterness but I want to find another additive that would be more effective for use with VG.
Cheers
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Post by Perpetua on Aug 6, 2011 15:36:17 GMT
I like my flavours on the sweet side Dan so can't be much help to you I'm afraid with 'bitter' . . . I'm sure if Griz looks in he'll be able to advise.
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Post by VE Jason on Aug 6, 2011 15:54:31 GMT
Malic Acid crystals are the one for creating a sour flavour.
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Post by Perpetua on Aug 6, 2011 16:08:59 GMT
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Post by danbean on Aug 6, 2011 16:29:14 GMT
cool- thanks. Anyone tried quinine or extract of citrus peel/hop extract for bitterness? I'm thinking these would work if water based.
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Post by danbean on Aug 6, 2011 16:48:35 GMT
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Post by grizwald56 on Aug 6, 2011 20:50:59 GMT
As Jason said Mallic Acid should definitely give you the bitterness your after. I havn't as yet used it myself, but will be trying some, however I will be using the crystals and dissolving some in PG myself, that way I can find my own sweetness.
Be careful when using sweeteners as sugar is not good for your equipment, or for that matter your lungs. TPA do a sweetner which you can get from LF that should be fine.
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Post by danbean on Aug 6, 2011 21:54:34 GMT
Cheers Grizwald- I've tried the LF sweetener which is pretty decent as you say, though I was hoping to avoid the high price - their base is sucralose too; I was hoping to find some that's undiluted and at a bulk (cheaper) price. Can't see any wholesalers that sell it yet, that's all. Still looking though....
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Post by danbean on Aug 7, 2011 19:23:26 GMT
Oh Lordy! Having just placed my order for hop extract as a bittering agent, I have just discovered that hop extract is a mild hallucinogen. Now I am wishing I had done my homework.
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Post by Clutter on Aug 7, 2011 23:11:59 GMT
Well if you want a stronger hallucinogen, just double the quantity  |
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Post by danbean on Aug 8, 2011 0:26:28 GMT
Might just try that!
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