@SessionDrummer wrote:
Even though I'm full on DIY'ing, and have more mixes steeping in various levels of taste testing, I still like a few from Vendors. One in particular I had been buying for years, and loved it to death. MBV French Toast. Not overly complex, just plain good and simple. Have NOT been able to clone it despite having every cinnamon flavor made. Had no problems still buying from them, up until recently. They, like many other juice companies, are reacting to the FDA deeming regs. trying to stay ahead of the curve which is understandable. NO more big bottles, removing some underselling mixes, NO more extra flavor shots, etc. For some reason they've also forced PRE-steeping on all of their juices. NO more fresh mixed juices, period. Now as mixers we all know the value and benefits of steeping. My problem was that with my beloved FT, it was TOO steeped by the time I got it. Checked the date codes and they were 6-7 months steeped !!!!! I'll post a pic below to show how bad it was. I posted on their forums as a long time customer, clearly stating the problem, attached images, etc. The juices were very dark, and although had lots of flavor, they were almost bitter, and clogged up my setups. Ended up tossing new bottles, couldn't be vaped. I hounded them on the forums for a bit, and it seems they are dead set on forcing pre-steeped, which is when I logged out, and ended it. This isn't about bashing anyone, or railing against their product or decisions, as I/we are free to leave, and take our dollars with us. Even with my heavy custard/creme mixes I let them go for a month tops, and start vaping them. I hear tobacco mixes require quite a bit of steeping, but I don't mix those.
Realizing ELR is for DIY, I'm assuming many of you still have a few mixes that you still buy. I think most of us know BETTER about steeping than many of the juice makers. What do you think, steeping TOO much at 6-7 months before shipping ??
- Yes
- No
- Depends
- What's Steeping ?
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