Beard Vape Co Review

Little late, but the holidays are hectic. Hope everybody had a wonderful Christmas and enjoys a new year. With the year closing out, I'm happy to bring you my review on Beard Vape Co and their juice line. Thanks for the opportunity, Colbey, this is some killer juice!

No 5

3 MG

60% VG 40% PG

Description: New York style cheesecake with strawberries on top......Mmmmmmm

Flavor: No 5 blew me away. It is a very satisfying mixture of strawberry and cheesecake, with a hint of vanilla. The inhale is, hands down, the best damn strawberry taste I've ever had, with the exhale exploding with cream, vanilla, and pie crust undertones. It is a very sweet and creamy vape, decadent if you will. If I could, I'd drink it.

Final thought: I'm a dessert junkie, so naturally I had very high hopes for this juice in particular, as the cream/strawberry combo ala "Mother's Milk" is one of my all time favorite blends. Luckily, this does NOT disappoint, perfecting everything it set out to accomplish and more. But seriously...can I drink it? 5/5

No 32

3 MG

60% VG 40% PG

Description: We're told this tastes like a cinnamon funnel cake - so we're going with it.

Flavor: No 32 is...interesting. It is quite comparable to a cinnamon funnel cake - cinnamon, yellow cake, and sugar permeate throughout the blend. Unfortunately, the flavors kind of clash - it's as if I want to vape either just the cinnamon, cake, or the sugar and cream - they all taste fantastic, but together I get a lost in translation feel. It's not BAD, and I would definitely believe that this is numerous ADVs for some people, but personally I wasn't wowed.

Final thought: If I could separate the flavors, I'd be happy - the cinnamon is the best I've tried, and the yellow cake and sugar mix is good. I'd like to see maybe a cinnamon juice, and a cake and sugar juice, from Beard Vape - they're delectable. Together though, I can take it or leave it. 3/5

No 64

3 MG

60% VG 40% PG

Description: Creamy Hibiscus Cotton Candy.

Flavor: Hibiscus and cotton candy,.... I dunno, man. It's a sweet, creamy, floral vape. I love the creaminess, and the sweetness, but the hibiscus hit is just too weird for me to digest. I know some people love the floral liquids, but personally? Get it out of my juice. The cotton candy is kind of hit or miss - I've honestly never had a "true" cotton candy juice. It never replicates well in e-liquid form. Hibiscus is florally, with kind of a sweet undertone. The cream is the highlight of this juice - nearly all of the juices contain a hint of cream or vanilla, and boy is it delicious. Ditch the hibiscus and this would be a fantastic juice. As it stands, I can definitely vape it, but I wouldn't make it an ADV.

Final thought: If you're into a floral vape, this is probably the gold standard - personally, it's just not my thing. A lot of people I let try it, loved it. Give it a shot if it sounds like your thing. 3/5

No 88

3 MG

60% VG 40% PG

Description: Literally a girl scout thin mint. Literally.

Flavor: To be perfectly honest, the manufacturer description is all that needs to be said. If you have had a girl scout thin mint, you will know the taste - the menthol, the chocolate, the cookie. This juice hits every damn mark on the head, and than some. The inhale is wonderfully crisp, clean, with a very, very nice mint taste. The exhale is a very rich blend of chocolate cookies, with the mint cutting in. It's delicious. If you told me the guys at Beard Vape literally liquefied a girl scout thin mint and bottled it, I'd believe it.

Final thought: If you're looking for a remarkably dessert e-liquid, No 88 is a no brainer. If you like the cookie, you'll LOVE the juice. Give it a shot, seriously, it is life changing. 5/5

No 51

3 MG

60% VG 40% PG

Description: Vanilla custard with a hint of chocolate.

Flavor: Custard is without a doubt my favorite e-juice. I had high hopes for this, as I do a majority of custards - you just can't say custard and expect me to not get excited. The inhale is packed full of vanilla cream, with a slight hint of egginess, followed by a hint of chocolate. I thought the chocolate was a bit weird at first, but after I got used to it, the bottle was literally gone in a day. This is one of the finest flavors I've ever had the chance to vape. If you're looking for a delightfully creamy, sweet vanilla custard, pick it up. Even if you're skeptical on the chocolate, it blends very, very well. 

Final thought: This is some damn fine juice. For all you custard junkies out there, I seriously recommend you pick this up - you will be impressed. 5/5

I'm glad I got the opportunity to try out this wonderful line of juice. I highly suggest you all get over to www.eliquid.com and pick up a bottle of Beard Vape Co juice. I hope you all have a safe new year, and remember, be safe!

Innokin VTR

Today, I received my Innokin Itaste VTR from the nice guys at worldofvape. You simply can't argue with free shipping and always low pricing, and as a new customer, I have nothing but positive things to say about the company. I will be ordering from them in the future.

Before I begin the interview, I'd like to outline some manufacturer specs, to give you a full idea of what you're working with alongside my initial impression.

Features in Brief:
Variable Voltage: 3.0 – 6.0 volts
Variable Wattage: 3.0 – 15.0 W
Short Circuit Protection;
RMS (root mean square);
Reverse Battery Protection Circuit;
Resistive Load Detection (Ohms meter);
ON/OFF battery switch;
LED Battery Power Display;
Low Voltage Warning;
Overtime Vaping Warning (10 second switch cutoff);
Battery safety protection (Vent holes);
High compatibility 510/eGo connector:  Built-in 3 digit display (Ohms meter, Volts /Watts, Atomizer voltage output)
Replaceable Battery: iTaste VTR supports 18650 batteries (unprotected)

 As far as my initial impression goes, I am quite impressed with the unit all around! Here's what I do like

•  Build quality

The device, to be blunt, is an absolute tank. It is constructed out of stainless steel and has got to be the heaviest mod that has graced my hands. It weighs in at nearly 14 oz, and it is considerably noticeable in comparison to your standard mechanical, or the MVP in particular. It feels solid, it feels durable, it feels that it commands a longevity that a lot of other PV's in it's price range do not offer. Those with smaller hands may be turned off, as it is slightly bulkier than the MVP. I am a definite fan of the heft, but I can understand and do believe a lot will be rather encumbered carrying it around all day.

The button placement is extremely comfortable. Instead of being in the middle of the device, it sits on the side. I find that in my hand, it is easier to fire the device with my ring finger than my thumb, as I would fire other boxed mods.

It can read the resistance of coils, as well as display an indicator in relation to the level of your battery. Quite useful, if not entirely accurately (I've noticed the ohms are usually off by .1-.2)

However, they're a few things about it I do NOT like, which I will cover later.

• Performance

Compared to devices in it's price range, as well as the MVP, the VTR exceeded my initial expectations. With the ability to increase wattage to 15, and voltage to 6, those coming from VV/VW devices with lower values will be pleasantly surprised. Provided you have the right atomizer setup, you will notice thicker smoke, as well as a slight increase in flavor. It does not overheat, and I have had only 1 dry hit, but that was due to a higher than required wattage    

    

• Packaging

 I am a huge fan of cases. In fact, I will often purchase something simply because I like the box that it comes in. I absolutely admire companies that provide quality hard storage cases alongside their product. In my opinion, it makes me truly feel that I bought something of quality. Something that I want to protect, something that I want to store with pride. The box has a velvet lining where you will find your VTR, extension tube, manual and tank. It locks with a clasp. It is constructed of metal, and it is very, very attractive.

Nice, isn't it?

• Looks

I was surprised when I opened it, as I expected it to be massive compared to my MVP 2.0. To my surprise, it is a bit more compact in size, but it does retain extra depth. The stainless steel it is constructed out of shines brightly. The overall sleek, compact, and elegant design should catch quite a few eyes.

• Removable battery

What a welcome addition. As an MVP owner, I know that one day, my MVP will cease to be. This is because the battery is not user replaceable. The MVP is utterly disposable. The VTR, however, altered that landscape, and for that I am ecstatic. So long as caution is exercised, (such as avoiding dropping, or abusing your VTR) and you have an 18650 battery, you will have peace of mind knowing your mod will not gradually diminish in quality, only to one day fail to charge, or boot up.

Now, that is what I like about the VTR. What I unfortunately do not like...

• Rotational wheel

Innokin has since ditched the rotational wheel in favor of a stationary wheel. However, a lot of vendors currently keep the rotational wheel in stock. Therefore it is tantamount that you contact your supplier and verify whether it is a generation 1, or generation 2, model.

Straight out of the box, the rotational wheel stuck. It needed a liberal amount of rubbing alcohol to rotate smoothly. However, I recognize the severe construction flaw. It seems that it is prone to sticking and refusing to turn. I can expect with one too many alterations, it will break, or worse yet, stick. A terrible design, the stationary wheel should have been the initial standard. As of now, it isn't giving me too much trouble, but I can't expect that it will improve in the future.

• Protective skeleton/metal ring

The VTR sports a unique design. As you will no doubt notice in the provided pictures, instead of simply screwing in your tank of choice, you must thread it through a protective metal ring. The tank will than screw and tighten into the 510 connection. The included Iclear 30S fits like a glove. I've found that most variations of the protank (such as 2, pt3 mini, and aerotank) also it as well. When paired with a tank that meets the diameter of the ring, it boasts an intricate and innovative design. However, if your tank will not thread through, you must use the included 510 extension tube. It is long, it is bulky, and it adds an unnecessary amount of real estate. This is a severe disappointment, because I appreciate variety, and I value tanks such as the Kayfun and the Nautilus. Due to the need of the 510 connector, when I want to use my Nautilus or Kayfun, I am left with a ridiculously large looking, obtrusive tube with an equally large tank attached to it.

Isn't that wild...?

Overall, it is a well made box mod, that exceeds performance expectations. The fact that is it plagued by ridiculous design is disappointing, however if you can commit to using tanks that fit, or deal with the extended length of the extension tube, you will find yourself right at home. I would recommend this product to those who own the MVP and to those who do not, if only because of the user replaceable battery. For that, alongside the great functionality and wonderful packaging, I give the Innokin Itaste VTR the Vapocalyptic STAMP of approval.