Nice but simple strawberry milk?

[anon4]

Just got into diy and managed to clone 3 flavors I like already. I'm struggling for a good strawberry milkshake though, my attempts seem to lack depth? I think custard or vanilla would help, any thoughts or recipes appreciated

[chykensa]

Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, that's what will make the difference - I am currently vaping a Strawberry Milkshake with the aforementioned, and it's very tasty!

[Perpetua]

It isn't really a milkshake as such anon4 . . . . but very tasty all the same, though I just go a straight 10% on both flavours:

allaboute-cigarettes.proboards.com/thread/57069/hands-best-strawberry-milk?page=1

Strawberry has a tendency to ' peak off ' in flavour, so don't leave it too long before using . . . . or even steep the VBIC for a couple of weeks ( as that definitely improves given time ) then add the fruit.

[chykensa]

Good advice ^^^ - my SM is losing it's identity a bit, and it was mixed about 3 months ago. I'm using the same recipe as Perpetua posted as well . . .

[Perpetua]

Apricot at a low percentage, 1-2% is brilliant for enhancing a Strawberry flavour I've found Andy chykensa - though I've not tried it in this particular mix, it's worked very well in my Strawberry/Yoghurt stuff.

[Get Off My Cloud]

Mar 6, 2016 0:20:01 GMT Perpetua said:

It isn't really a milkshake as such anon4 . . . . but very tasty all the same, though I just go a straight 10% on both flavours:

allaboute-cigarettes.proboards.com/thread/57069/hands-best-strawberry-milk?page=1

Strawberry has a tendency to ' peak off ' in flavour, so don't leave it too long before using . . . . or even steep the VBIC for a couple of weeks ( as that definitely improves given time ) then add the fruit.

I think Strawberry Ripe works better than regular TFA Strawberry, the VB still overpowers a little bit over time but not as much.

[chykensa]

Mar 6, 2016 0:41:39 GMT Perpetua said:

Apricot at a low percentage, 1-2% is brilliant for enhancing a Strawberry flavour I've found Andy chykensa - though I've not tried it in this particular mix, it's worked very well in my Strawberry/Yoghurt stuff.

Ooo, that's useful Perpetua, thanks for that tip!

[reefcat]

I use that mix as a stand alone, but also as a base for adding other flavours. TPA Blueberry at 2%, or 3% TPA Banana is lovely. Will try some other "sweet" fruits when I get some, apricot sounds good as would peach I suspect.

[anon4]

OK i really don't get on with vbic I get the pepper taste from it. Playing around with strawberry ripe, whipped cream and capella custard v1 but it's too custardy. I'm looking for that custard note in big mamas milk without the sickly. Apparently it's a blend of 4 creams and strawberry

[RangersBillyBoy]

Recipe as per Perpetua but I add 2% Bavarian cream on a 50/50 PG/VG base.

Outlandishly good.

You're very welcome.

[anon4]

Mar 13, 2016 7:24:04 GMT RangersBillyBoy said:

Recipe as per Perpetua but I add 2% Bavarian cream on a 50/50 PG/VG base.

Outlandishly good.

You're very welcome.

What kind of taste does the bavarian cream bring?

[spacey]

Mar 13, 2016 1:06:18 GMT anon4 said:

OK i really don't get on with vbic I get the pepper taste from it. Playing around with strawberry ripe, whipped cream and capella custard v1 but it's too custardy. I'm looking for that custard note in big mamas milk without the sickly. Apparently it's a blend of 4 creams and strawberry

Capella have a VBIC now that seems to be preferred by the many people who get a peppery taste from the TFA version.

Luckily I don't get the pepperiness and love TFA VBIC

[RangersBillyBoy]

Mar 13, 2016 18:53:13 GMT anon4 said:

Mar 13, 2016 7:24:04 GMT RangersBillyBoy said:

Recipe as per Perpetua but I add 2% Bavarian cream on a 50/50 PG/VG base.

Outlandishly good.

You're very welcome.

What kind of taste does the bavarian cream bring?

Well I could flippantly say that it brings a creamy flavour from a region of Germany.

That description wouldn't be far wrong. It gives it a good body, depth, smoothness, creaminess and a sweetness.

[spacey]

Mar 13, 2016 19:03:03 GMT RangersBillyBoy said:

Mar 13, 2016 18:53:13 GMT anon4 said:

What kind of taste does the bavarian cream bring?

Well I could flippantly say that it brings a creamy flavour from a region of Germany.

That description wouldn't be far wrong. It gives it a good body, depth, smoothness, creaminess and a sweetness.

As above - it's an excellent blender when your other ingredients just don't seem to be doing what you want. It doesn't make things taste 'dairy cream'.

[car147]

Dragonfruit used at 1-2% is another that will enhance the Strawberry flavour, and help prevent VBIC from smothering it.