<h3>🔵 Blue Raspberry: A Fan Favorite! (TBD Liquids)</h3><h4>Description</h4>## **The Unlikely Journey**

So, blue raspberry, huh? I've always had a love-hate relationship with this flavor. It's like that one song you skip nine times out of ten, but then there's that one day you let it play and think, "Not bad." That's this flavor for me. I dove into creating it with a vision—those blue raspberry sour patch kids that are so good they get sold in their own solo pack.

## **Trial and (Many) Errors**

This one was a beast. Three months and about 90 versions later, I still wasn't sold on it. It's funny; sometimes what you create for others ends up not being for you. But then, your reactions started rolling in. Some of you loved it for the very reasons I was unsure about. “Best thing since sliced bread,” you said, while I was over here thinking it was just... fine. I had made other recipes throughout my trials that I enjoyed quite more, but the problem I kept running into was how quickly my pods died with those recipes. My goal was always to make flavors that were so smooth on coils that you could run them everyday for 2 weeks without them burning out. That's truly what made this such a challenging flavor, anytime I found a flavoring that hit just right on the taste buds, it would burn out my pod within in a couple of days.

## **A Surprise Hit**

Despite my reservations, you folks made it clear this was a winner. From "not a fruity fan" to "this tastes like the entrance to Target" _(which, by the way, is an oddly specific and awesome compliment)_, your feedback was a bright spot on some dreary days.

## **The Recipe**

- [**Blue Raspberry (LB)**](https://www.liquidbarn.com/products/blue-raspberry-flavor-extract)**: 8%** - The backbone of the whole operation. A unique flavoring for its usage of VG as a carrier. This one is a very popular Blue Raspberry flavoring in the DIY scene for good reason, it's something special.
- [**Sour Blue Raspberry Candy (WF)**](https://www.bullcityflavors.com/sour-blue-raspberry-flavor-wf/)**: 4.5%** - Adds that 'pucker up' vibe. Makes it sweet, tells you "hey! This is a candy!"
- [**Boysenberry (FLV)**](https://www.bullcityflavors.com/boysenberry-flv-1/)**: 0.75%** - The secret sauce, if you will. Really brightens it up while adding an extra dimension to the taste.
- [**Raspberry (INW)**](https://www.bullcityflavors.com/raspberry-flavor-inw/)**: 0.5%** - Just a touch to round it out and give you that tartness you're looking for in a sour blue raspberry.
- [**Super Sweet (Cap)**](https://www.bullcityflavors.com/super-sweet-flavor-cap/)**: 0.5%** - Because life can always use a bit more sweetness.

++**Recommended PG/VG for Pods: 57% VG / 43% PG**++

_Important: This isn't just me being fancy; it's about the science of the mix. Blue Raspberry (LB) is a bit of an odd duck with its VG/PG blend, which means we've got to adjust the rest of the mix to keep things smooth. This tweak ensures your coils stay happier for longer, and your vape is just right. Also note that because it utilizes a percentage of VG as it's carrier, the specific gravity for this flavoring is heavier. So I calculated 8% of it in a 30ml bottle as 2.784 g/ml rather than the expected 2.40 g/ml. The specific gravity is listed on the flavoring's website._

## **A Little Extra**

This whole Blue Raspberry saga was more than just mixing and matching. It was a reminder of the excitement and passion that got me started in this world of flavors. Your support and feedback back then were like a lighthouse guiding me through some of my most uncertain days about my little business. You see, I launched this flavor during our Labor Day Sale in 2019. We were just coming back from the brink of death at JUUL's hands. It felt like the entire market had gone over to them and finding the Caliburn and starting my new line was sort of my last ditch effort to save my business. This sale showed me that all the hard work I was putting into our new line was paying off. We actually increased our sales for the first time in years. All the hype I was driving around the Caliburn was winning people over from JUUL. My business could compete with them because my new products were a hit.

So, there you have it. My blue raspberry journey—part confession, part recipe, all heart. Hope it adds a splash of color to your day and maybe inspires you to mix a little of your own magic.

Stay awesome,

John

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<h4>Recipe</h4>CAP Super Sweet &nbsp; &nbsp; <strong>0.5%</strong>FLV Boysenberry &nbsp; &nbsp; <strong>0.75%</strong>INW Raspberry &nbsp; &nbsp; <strong>0.5%</strong>LB Blue Raspberry &nbsp; &nbsp; <strong>8%</strong>WF Sour Blue Raspberry Candy &nbsp; &nbsp; <strong>4.5%</strong><p>Total Flavor: <strong>14.25%</strong></p>