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Best Vape Juice and Beer Pairings for Oktoberfest Season

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Whether or not it’s actually Oktoberfest, fall is Oktoberfest season, and that’s reason enough to drink some delicious beers. As amazing as beer is, pairing it with the right flavors can enhance the experience. Have you thought about picking your fall e-juice flavors specifically to complement your favorite beers? You can create pairings with flavor profiles that blend beautifully. The following represents some examples of those pairings. Dark Irish Stouts: German Chocolate Cake Vape Juice There are some pairings that benefit from the opposition of their flavors (a sweet vape to counterbalance a dry beer, for example), and then those that work due to their similarity. This one is an example of the latter. Those dark Irish stouts are hearty, robust beers generally featuring notes of coffee and chocolate. German chocolate cake complements those flavors with rich chocolate and frosting, finished off by the sublime touch of sweet, toasted coconut. Hefeweizens: Apple ...

The Etiquette for Vaping on a Date

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There’s not much in life more exhilarating, exciting, and anxiety-inducing than going on a first date. It’s one of those situations where first impressions make all the difference. Unfortunately, people react differently to vaping and vapers. However delicious and delightfully aromatic you may find your vaping juice , there’s no guarantee your date is going to react the same way. That’s why, for the sake of your date and any relationship that might follow, it’s always a good idea to be considerate. Abide by the following tips for vaping etiquette while on a date. And who knows, maybe you’ll be on a date with a fellow vaper (or vaper-to-be as you gave such a nice introduction to the pastime). Be Up-Front This may seem like a no-brainer but it’s tempting to conceal your vaping at first and approach the topic later. That’s a bad move. Whoever you’re on the date with, if they have a negative opinion of vaping, that’s not going to change between the first date and when ...

Hacks to Avoid or Fix a Leaky Vape

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There’s nothing guaranteed to make vaping unpleasant more quickly than a leaky vape. While e-juice flavors may taste and smell terrific when actually being vaped, they can prove a little less pleasing, for both you and those around you, when soaking through your pocket. Also, it’s never fun to reach for your favorite vape juice and discover it’s all been wasted! Thankfully, leaky vape hardware is a problem that can usually be avoided and fixed fairly simply. Avoiding Leaks Keep It Tight and Screwed Down An issue with a vape device’s tightness is one of the most common culprits when a device is leaking. It’s also one of the most commonly overlooked. Under-tightening can cause a screw-seal to fail, which is one of the most common causes of leaks. If a seal isn’t tight, leaking is pretty much inevitable. On the other hand, over-tightening can also cause a leak. Tightening too much can damage a device’s seal, causing leaks, as can bad threading or “cross-threading.” S...

National and International Travel Tips for Vapers

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Traveling can complicate vaping. Packing vape juice flavors , vape hardware, and everything else vape related can be tricky. Many of the world’s governments are banning or restricting vaping, which can further complicate matters. That’s obviously a consideration every vaper planning on international travel (or airline travel within the country) should bear in mind. Hopefully, some of the following hints and tips will help.  Vapes on a Plane: Nope You are not allowed to vape on a commercial airliner. Often, you’re allowed a vape device and vape juice in your carry-on baggage (more on that later), but it’s not OK to use them. However, different airlines have different rules. Some are very particular about the kinds of batteries your vape hardware uses. As such, it makes sense to look up the rules enforced by the airline you’re going to be flying beforehand to avoid any unfortunate issues. Prepping for a Long Trip If you’re just into vaping for the vape flavor...

The Unique Appeal of Nicotine-Free Vape Juice

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When most people think of vaping, they virtually always associate it with vape juice that contains nicotine. It’s an understandable association, the great majority of vapers use vaping as an alternative to smoking, and so many of the most popular vape juices have nicotine content. However, most producers of vape juice offer nicotine-free formulations of their flavors. You might find it strange and ask why people are even bothering to vape if it’s not for the nicotine. Ask any nicotine-free vaper, and they’ll tell you there are tons of reasons! It’s Part of the Ritual Virtually anyone trying to quit smoking will tell you that the physical ritual associated with smoking can be tough to kick. Smokers (and vapers) often look forward to the smoke or vapor breaks, the interaction with fellow smokers/vapers during those breaks, and the physical process of inhaling smoke/vapor. With nicotine-free vape juice, that ritual doesn’t have to be left behind, but the nicotine can ...

College Vaping Etiquette: Better Manners for Higher Education

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The college years can be some of the most fun, exciting, fascinating, and formative of anyone’s life. You’ll never forget your experience at an institute of higher learning, so it’s important that the memories you make are good ones. In order to make the most of the experience, it’s important to keep a few rules and etiquette considerations in mind. That includes vaping etiquette. First, and most importantly, pay attention to the legal vaping age in your state. Don’t jump the gun! Whether you’re a beginner with a fresh, new vape starter kit , or an adult vape vet returning to college later in life, keep the law, and etiquette, in mind. Consider some of the following general university vaping etiquette guidelines and suggestions. Don’t Vape Underage You’ve got plenty of time to enjoy the vaping hobby, so wait until you’re the right age. Check your state’s laws about vaping ages, which commonly range from 18 to 21 years old. If you’re interested in vaping, you’ll lik...

Picking the Finest Fall Flavors of Vape Juice

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Fall is right around the corner and it’s a great time of year. The leaves are turning to beautiful sunset shades, the heat of summer is cooling down, and you can free your favorite sweaters from the back of closet. It’s a wonderful time, so celebrate fall with e-cig juice flavors that accentuate the best features of the season. Consider the following fall-friendly vape juice flavor profiles to pay proper homage to autumn.      A Spearmint Vape Juice Spearmint is a flavor that’s often added to other vape juices for minty combinations. That means it can be overlooked as a perfectly delicious vape option in its own right. The cool, smooth, minty freshness of a spearmint vape juice is the perfect flavor to complement the cool, crisp, brisk evenings that autumn delivers. That being said, spearmint is added to other flavor combination because it is such a reliably excellent enhancement. If you have a current favorite fall vape, or favorite vape in gene...

Haute Vaping: The Best Flavor Pairings for Foodie Vapers

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For some, vapers and foodies might seem worlds apart. However, they’ve actually got quite a bit in common. Members of both groups are often impassioned about their pastime. They’re risk-takers seeking out new sensory experiences, and they’re passionate about finding new flavors. That’s why it makes perfect sense that these two populations would benefit from some crossover. In that spirit of collaboration between these two camps, the following provides some basic, general suggestions for vape juice flavors that pair well with meals throughout the day, and coffee afterward. Keep in mind that as many restaurants forbid vaping, these combinations are best experimented with at home—perhaps with some vaping foodie friends! Breakfast Pairings The most important meal of the day deserves the enhancement of fine vape juice flavors. It’s also worth noting that these vape pairings don’t have to be an accent to the food you’re eating, they can be the addition of those you’re...

What Kind of Vaper Are You? The Perfect Gear and Vape Flavors for Your Vape Style

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There’s a committed community of vapers in this country, and around the world. But while they share a passion for vaping, the communities are diverse, dynamic, and no two vapers are the same. Whether you’re a newbie who’s found a terrific new hobby or an old-school vape vet who builds your own mods and gets your vape juice wholesale , welcome! Read on to find out what kind of vaper you are, and the best gear and vape juice flavors you should try.  The Newbie “Newbie” is the one class you’re guaranteed not to belong to for long. For newbies, the best bet for gear is finding a reputable online vape vendor and picking up a vape starter kit . Look through the vape juice options and select a variety of flavors that sound good to you. Make sure to try different flavor groupings. Try a tobacco flavor, a menthol or mint flavor, and a sweet or dessert-inspired e-juice flavor. You’ll also want to find a group, either locally or online, of experienced vapers to give you advi...

How to Help Friends and Family Members Switch From Smoking to Vaping

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Almost all of us have an impulse to share the things we appreciate and enjoy. It’s what makes it so satisfying to get someone into a band or recommend a movie or book they end up loving. When it comes to sharing something like vaping with friends and loved ones, though, that impulse can be even stronger. There are a lot of good reasons to switch to vaping—some people do it to quit smoking and some people just do it for the fun e cig flavors. For some tips on how to help friends and family members switch from smoking to  vaping, read on.  Why It’s Worth It As mentioned, there are a whole lot of reasons to switch over from smoking to vaping—finding vendors with delicious vape juice flavors being just one of them. One is also able to get rid of that stale smoker’s smell, enjoy the return of sharper senses of smell and taste, and much more.  Getting Them Started One of the most common barriers to vaping among even those who are open to switching over is simply commit...

A Vaping FAQ for Anyone Interested in Trying E Cigarettes

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When members of any group that shares a common interest write about that interest, there can be a tendency to assume a high level of reader knowledge. They might use lingo and phrases unfamiliar to the layman. The information available on vaping, the use of e cigarettes and e cig juice , can certainly be that way. One of the most basic assumptions a lot of the information out there takes for granted is that people know what vaping is! That’s not always the case. So if you’re unsure about what vaping is or have some questions about it generally, read on, the following covers some of the basics.  What is Vaping? What Are E Cigarettes? “Vaping” is the use of e cigarettes, and e cigarettes are devices (most of which don’t look like cigarettes, though some do) used for vaporizing e cigarette juice/vape juice. E cig juices are virtually always flavored blends of either propylene glycol or vegetable glycerin and nicotine in suspension. There are vape juices without flavor but with ni...

Unexpected Benefits of Switching From Smoking to Vaping

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People love vaping for all sorts of reasons. The variety of vape juice flavors is a common case for switching, replacing the smoking smell with much more pleasant aromas. Some people use vaping as a way to quit, or simply to more easily control their nicotine intake. There are a great many other benefits, too. It Can Change Your Entire Perspective This change isn’t a certainty, of course, but it can be the most profound and important benefit of switching over. Particularly when you’ve unsuccessfully tried quitting a number of times, smoking can become symbolic of features of a life you’d like to change but can’t. Quitting smoking by switching to vaping can be profound. Many find their senses are improved and the smoke smell is banished, among other benefits. It can also result in a change of perspective. Quitting smoking is not an insurmountable hurdle. With vaping, it’s achievable for many more people, and it can be extremely liberating. Switching to Vaping May Relieve Symptom...

How to Resolve Vape Juice-Related Issues

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In most ways, vaping is like any other activity that involves the use of a technological device. If you have a basic understanding of the device you’re using, practice consistent maintenance and upkeep of it, and use it in a responsible way, following directions, the use of that device will go a lot more smoothly. However, that obviously doesn’t mean that even if you do everything right, nothing will ever go wrong with your vape hardware. That’s why it’s important to be familiar with trouble shooting issues regardless of whether they’re the result of user error or device malfunction. There Are Flavor Problems Vape juice flavor issues are very often coil-related. Those issues almost always involve vape juice that tastes burnt or otherwise unpleasant. It may have too much of a chemical or alcohol flavor or simply taste bad or wrong. Worn out coils can be responsible for bad flavor, particularly a burnt flavor. However, new coils that have not been “primed” by soaking...

Burnt Taste and Harsh Hits: How to Deal with Common Vape Issues

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Regardless of someone’s reason for vaping, and there are a lot of good ones, there’s one thing no vaper ever wants to encounter—burnt-tasting hits. Even for those who aren’t flavor chasing, those not specifically there for the vape juice flavors , burnt hits will pretty much always ruin the experience. That’s why knowing how to prevent burnt taste and harsh hits, and how to deal with them if they’re experienced, is an important part of a satisfying vape experience. Some of the most common causes of burnt hits are covered below. Worn Out Coils Among the most common causes of burnt hits is a worn out coil that hasn’t been changed recently enough. If you’re getting burnt hits, replacing the coil is often the wisest and most effective first step. Hopefully, you have extra coils on hand. Having extra coils for your mod available, regardless of how hits are tasting, is a good idea for every vaper. New Coils, Unprimed While old, worn out coils can be the culprit when ...

4 Common Misconceptions About Vaping

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Vaping is, as societal trends go, a pretty new one, only having been widely practiced since the mid-2000s. And anything new can draw controversy. Additionally, vaping also involves the inhalation of a substance, vape juice in a variety of e juice flavors , which often contain nicotine.  However, controversy is not always a bad thing. It can help raise awareness of issues, result in the study and discussion of said issues, and is often a necessary societal step before something is generally accepted. What is bad, however, is when that controversy is tainted by inaccurate information and misconceptions. What follows are four common misconceptions about vaping.  Misconception #1: Nobody Knows What’s in Vape Juice That vape juices are full of mystery chemicals is often accepted as a simple reality by those not real familiar with the production of those vape juices. Some of the ingredients you’re typically going to find in most mass-produced vape juices are ve...

Six Things You Should Know Before You Get Into Vaping

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For those considering vaping, it can seem a little bit intimidating. The hardware is unfamiliar, there’s often a huge selection of both devices and juices, there are different nicotine levels… Some would-be vapers decide it’s simply not worth it. The huge majority of vapers, however, would tell you that’s a mistake. Vaping is as popular as it is because millions enjoy it and recognize how user-friendly it is, particularly with a good vape starter kit and a little bit of information. You’ll have to get the starter kit, but some of that information can be handled here. Nicotine Content Matters Vape juice is produced with a range of nicotine content. The more common nicotine content ratios include 3mg/mL, 6mg/mL, 12mg/mL, and 18mg/mL. Although there are nicotine-free flavored juices and nicotine content as high as 24mg/mL and even 36mg/mL available. Without a doubt, the best way to introduce yourself to vaping is to ease into it, particularly in regard to nicotine conte...

Is It Necessary to Steep Commercial Vape Juice?

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In case anyone reading this isn’t that familiar with steeping, here’s quick breakdown: First off, the word “steeping” is an imperfect one to describe the process. As technically , steeping is soaking something like tea, coffee grinds, or spice in (generally hot) liquid to extract flavor from it—and that’s not how vape juice is steeped. The process of steeping vape juice is more like “aging” or “mellowing.” It also often involves several processes, like shaking, breathing, and “streathing,” collectively referred to as steeping. It is a process, or series of them, intended to improve the flavor of the vape juice.  Why Steep? As mentioned, the majority opinion among vapers is that steeping improves flavor. It not only brings flavors out more vividly, but it also seems to have a mixing and mellowing effect. This makes it so the flavor is more evenly distributed through the VG (vegetable glycerin) or PG (propylene glycol) base. This improvement is accomplished by oxidation and ...

How to Optimize Your Vape Hardware and E Juice for the Best Experience Possible

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People vape for a variety of reasons. Many switch over from smoking and some like chasing the biggest clouds. Then there are the vaper techies with advanced mods tweaking ohms, amperage, wattage, and temperature for the ultimate vaping experience whereas some just like the flavor and variety of vape juice available. But, whether you’re an old pro buying your vape juice wholesale and building your own mods, or a newcomer to the world of vaping, everyone wants the best vape they can get. To that end, the following tips can improve anyone’s vaping experience. Although it’s worth keeping in mind that some of these tips are anecdotal and based on the preferences of many vapers. However, they are worth trying so you can decide the vaping setup you like best. Coils, Wicks, and Airflow Some of the most practical steps that can be taken to improve the flavor, airflow, evenness of the hit, and everything else that can improve vaping involve optimizing your hardware. Consider...