by Divan Smit | Apr 1, 2016 | News
Since the beginning of time, man has always had this obsession with smoking tobacco. Today we recognise how dangerous it is to our health but yet we still do it. There are also a list of condiments and chemicals that are found in most modern tobacco products.
Once upon a time, an American man by the name of Herbert Gilbert invented the first ever ‘smokeless’ non-tobacco cigarette. The idea was to substitute burning paper and tobacco with flavoured steam, or vapour, which contains nicotine. It was not until 2004 that this product essentially hit the market thanks to a man by the name of Hon Lik from China who was able to effectively market the product.
The jury is still out as to whether or not vaping is safe or healthy, however most people would agree that it is a much healthier and safer substitute to traditional cigarettes. Here are a few deciders on which is better:
The Tar
One main factor would be tar. There is none present in vapour whereas smoking anything will produce a thick and toxic by-product. If you blow cigarette smoke out on a napkin it will turn yellow instantly however with vapour it will stay white. This gives us an idea as to what it may be doing to the within our lungs.
The Costs
Some smokers say they cannot afford vape gear to help them quit but let us do some math. A pack of cigarettes costs almost R20-40 so that means you could buy a complete setup for R1200, the price of smoking a pack a day for a month. The price of juice varies greatly but R150 would buy you a bottle that could last anywhere from 1 day to a couple of weeks, of course contingent on how often you vape and what kind of e-juice you are purchasing.
The Chemicals
One significant thing to note is that when we are talking about e-liquid, we are only endorsing that you use trusted companies that create their liquid in sterile environments in SA and other countries with comparable regulations.
In cigarettes there are a number of deadly additives such as Hydrogen Cyanide, Carbon Monoxide and Formaldehyde, just to name a few. There has been a new article showing the formation of Formaldehyde in e-liquid at high temperatures. This study has been exposed many times and even disputed by the actual scientists that led the experiment.
by Divan Smit | Mar 1, 2016 | News
It is no secret that South Africans are a cheery bunch of people who like to enjoy a range of alcoholic beverages (responsibly, of course.) However, the vaping community seems to be wary of the dangers of whiskey business and tends to favour the golden goodness of malted barley, hops and water.
While there are special craft beer restaurants and vape bars in America you could visit to enjoy the way in which vape flavours complement the unique flavours of craft beer, it might be just a little too far out of your way. As always, local is lekker and Johannesburg boasts some impressive craft beer restaurants you absolutely have to visit.
If you can barley stand to go without your craft beer fix, indulge your inner hopivore at the top five craft beer restaurants to vape at in the city of gold:
Beerhouse
Living up to their not-so-subtle name, the Beerhouse in Fourways took the road trip song seriously and boast 99 bottles of beer of various flavours (and 20 taps.) Their prices are reasonable, their collection diverse and you can even give back to the community with their #PintForAPurpose campaign.
The Griffin
This craft beer gastropub in the heart of Illovo pays homage to the best craft beer from home and abroad. They have seven craft beers and a cider on tap as well as a range of flavourful and unusual imported bottled beers like the UK’s Wells Bombardier as well as a selection of local bottled craft beers.
Foundry
Part bistro and part craftbar, Foundry in Parktown North combines artisanal craft beers with wood-fired dishes and seasonal produce, even offering beer-inspired dishes. They have an impressive selection of local and imported craft beer, and also have their very own brew which uses mainly Pilsen malt and is brewed in a traditional German brewhouse.
Chalkboard Cafe
Attached to Maboneng’s popular independent cinema, The Bioscope, this little gem of a craft beer bar and pizzeria has a large variety of craft beers, including local Joburg brews from Three Skulls Brew Works, and Midlands-based Nottingham Road Brewing Company. In addition, you can get creative and scribble on the chalkboard walls and tables while sipping your way through their lengthy list of beers.
Social on Main
When looking for craft beer restaurants to vape at, this chic cocktail bar and kitchen in Bryanston is ideal. With an extensive variety of both tap and bottled craft beers and several vaping patrons, you can cure all your ale-ments by enjoying the complimentary tastes of craft beer and e-liquid flavours.
Many members of the vaping community enjoy the unique tastes of craft beer which goes well with e-liquids, especially seeing as there are so many vape flavours available. Sweeter beers are complemented by e-liquid flavours like root beer and cookies and cream while those who appreciate bolder tastes will enjoy their beer with an e-liquid such as mochacino.
