OC4111 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I gotta say I'm dissapointed in AF right now. A few months ago I ordere 3-250g (Peach, Watermelon, Grape). Of those 3 the only one that came out ok was the grape, even though it had a tangy smell to it. The peach and watermelon both smelled and tasted like burnt plastic. I decided to stay away from AF because of it. (I went to smoking Lucid and Starbuzz with no issues) After reading about the new flavors AF had come out with I decided to give it a try. I figured as much as people are liking this stuff it has to be good. I ordered a 5-50g sampler pack from MNH. (Peach, Mint, Strawberry, Grape-Mint, Watermelon). 1st one I tried was the Grape Mint. It smoked and tasted pretty good. Maybe a little too much mint but nothing weird about the flavors. I figured it was a good sign. Next day I opened the watermelon, what do you know, same plastic smell. No kind of watermelon smell at all. I tried the peach last night and also the same thing, a really strong plastic smell. No peach taste when I smoked it. I have 2 more to try, I'm just hoping it's not more of the same. I just wanted to vent and let everybody know what's bee happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inino Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 one of two things happened, you got a bad batch or an expired batch. but the grape has been shit for a while or so i hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OC4111 Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 On 2 different order that were months apart? Also, the 1st order were for 250g tubs and this last order was for 50g sampler packs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giant Ninja Robot Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I've had waaaaay too many issues with the 10 tubs of AF I ordered a bit ago. I'm actually really pissed about it.Get's harsh easily, waay to temperamental, sometimes its fine sometimes not.Wont be getting AF on a regular basis anymore unfortunately.The cardamom, plum, and berry smoke fine consistenly the other 7 not so much.WTF AF WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOUR QUALITY CONTROL LATELY?!?!?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vin13 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 This doesn't sit well with me at all.AF Mint and Watermelon are 2 favorites. I sure hope its an isolated incident or I might lose my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hippo_Master Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Their quality control is slowly fading away, soon to be a distant memory... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modisess Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 and to think i ordered 5 tubs of af... sigh, hopefully all of them will be good batches, the watermelon i got last time doesn't even have the usual red dye of af, and it was pretty harsh.. flavor was too intense.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indian_villager Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I got a tub of mint and for some reason it tastes lemony! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inino Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 just switch from AF, go layalina! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An1m Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 "Dissapointed In Af, What's up with the quality?"It's AF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarios2 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 hmm i think the newer batches are good though, what are the production dates on your tubs? i ordered like 8 50g and 4 250g from hookahjohn and everything was either august or october of 08 and they are all perfect, I mean perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonthert Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Generally that "plastic" flavor is a humidity change effect. Maybe if they acclimate slightly, they'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_HOSSEIX Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 QUOTE (mattarios2 @ Nov 25 2008, 10:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>hmm i think the newer batches are good though, what are the production dates on your tubs? i ordered like 8 50g and 4 250g from hookahjohn and everything was either august or october of 08 and they are all perfect, I mean perfect!Agreed. I have a bunch of AF all dated the same as you and they taste great. Just take into consideration that with most shisha brands you have to cherry pick flavors. For instance i may be an AF fan but would i personally get their watermelon...no. It does not go well with my taste.But flavors such as grape, mint, orange, melon, esk apple, jasmine, lemon, cardamon, grenadine, plum, cinnamon, and a few more i go straight to AF for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OC4111 Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 QUOTE (Sonthert @ Nov 25 2008, 02:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Generally that "plastic" flavor is a humidity change effect. Maybe if they acclimate slightly, they'll be fine.That's what I'm hoping for. I left it out over night and when I get home I'll see what happened. I tried doing that when I ordered the tubs back in July I figured it was just heat or humidity shock. I ordered from MNH and was living in TX at the time. It ws like 105 degress with 70% humidity. The 50g packs I ordered from MNH and had them shipped to SoCal where I'm living now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang_steve Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 The AF Watermelon I bought a week ago showed up with the outer wrapper intact, but this really strong watermelon smell.When I took the outer wrap off, I noticed red sticky stuff on it.....yep, the inner bag was put in the box with one end opened.It's still perfectly smokable, but my god was it a royal mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinamon Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 i love AF but maybe AF just isnt for you?thats why there are so many brands out there... there is a brand for everyone.just because other people like AF doesnt mean that you have to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OC4111 Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 QUOTE (chinamon @ Nov 25 2008, 04:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>i love AF but maybe AF just isnt for you?thats why there are so many brands out there... there is a brand for everyone.just because other people like AF doesnt mean that you have to.Maybe you're right chinamon. I might have to be resigned to that fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Click Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I got some old AF stuff and smoked it last night. It was made in Jan. 2007 but has been sealed. Smoked better than any AF I've had in over a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gothookahs.com Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 I've heard more and more people saying that AF Grape is not as good as it use to be. I will call AF and find out if they have changed their blends.ChuckgotHookahs.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokinMoose Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 I love AF Grape, been smoking it for the last 1 yr and half haven't really noticed much of a difference except in the cut of the tobacco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erufiku Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 QUOTE (OC4111 @ Nov 25 2008, 06:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (chinamon @ Nov 25 2008, 04:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>i love AF but maybe AF just isnt for you?thats why there are so many brands out there... there is a brand for everyone.just because other people like AF doesnt mean that you have to.Maybe you're right chinamon. I might have to be resigned to that fact.You're not alone... I've tried about 10 different AF flavors and none of them really blew me away. I love the clouds but the flavour just isn't cutting it for me. Guess I'll stick with Nakhla and Tangiers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OC4111 Posted November 26, 2008 Author Share Posted November 26, 2008 Well, here's why I keep trying to make all flavors of AF work. I just smoked a bowl of straight mint and it was pretty good. got some awesome clouds, good clean mint flavor. when I opened the package, no plastic smell just sweet mint. *sigh* So conflicted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonthert Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Oh, that plastic flavor can also come from an overpacked bowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaia.plateau Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 (edited) Don't give up on AF without trying Cafe Latte and Eskandarini Apple. Edited November 28, 2008 by gaia.plateau Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erufiku Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 QUOTE (gaia.plateau @ Nov 27 2008, 07:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Don't give up on AF without trying Cafe Latte and Eskandarini Apple.Caffe Latte was good... Might need to try it with some Nakhla as the bottom layer to add flavor.Next order: AF CL, AF EA, and Nakhla Coffee... and a boatload of Tangiers, needless to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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