Banana Candy Ice Ohm Brew Badass Blend 50ml

Overview

The Banana Candy Ice Ohm Brew Badass Blend 50ml by Ohm in Banana Candy Ice at 0mg. Free UK delivery over £20, same-day dispatch on weekday orders before 4pm.

Ohm Brew Badass Blend Banana Candy Ice 50ml: overview

Ohm Brew Badass Blend Banana Candy Ice is a 50ml shortfill e-liquid from the Ohm Brew range, built for people who vape on sub-ohm tanks and higher-wattage kits and want a large bottle of one flavour rather than a stack of 10ml refills. The flavour pairs a soft, sweet, confectionery-style banana with a cool menthol finish. Think of banana chews or foam banana sweets rather than a sliced fruit bowl, then add a chilled exhale that keeps the sweetness from becoming heavy over a long session.

This page covers the questions a UK buyer usually has before ordering: what is actually in the box, how the flavour behaves, which nicotine strength makes sense, what hardware suits the liquid, how to mix and store it, what to check when something tastes off, and whether the price stacks up against alternatives. We have written it for adults who want facts rather than hype, so where an answer depends on your device or your habits we say so plainly.

Quick reference for the product:

• Product: Ohm Brew Badass Blend Banana Candy Ice
• Format: 50ml shortfill e-liquid, supplied in a larger bottle (typically 60ml) so there is headroom for nicotine shots
• Flavour: banana candy with a cooling ice finish
• Base: high-VG blend, usually around 70VG/30PG; always check the label on your bottle for the exact ratio and batch details
• Supplied strength: 0mg nicotine; nicotine is added separately if you want it
• Suited to: sub-ohm tanks, mesh-coil kits and many pod-mod systems rated for thicker liquid
• Age restriction: 18+ only, with age checks at checkout and on delivery

Everything below assumes you are buying for personal use in the UK and are already a smoker or existing vaper. If you have never smoked or vaped, this is not a product aimed at you, and nicotine is addictive whatever the flavour.

What a 50ml shortfill actually is

UK rules limit nicotine-containing e-liquid to bottles of 10ml or less, and cap the strength of any nicotine e-liquid at 20mg/ml. That cap applies across the board, to refill liquids, nicotine shots, pods and, until the prohibition on single-use devices came in during 2025, to disposables as well. A shortfill sidesteps the bottle-size limit by being sold with no nicotine at all. Because the liquid inside is 0mg, it can be sold in a 50ml volume, and the bottle itself is made larger, usually 60ml, so that you can add nicotine yourself if you need it.

The arithmetic is straightforward once you have seen it done a couple of times:

• No nicotine added: you vape the bottle at 0mg, exactly as supplied.
• One 10ml shot at 18mg/ml: you end up with 60ml at roughly 3mg/ml (18mg x 10ml, divided by 60ml).
• One 10ml nic salt shot at 20mg/ml: you end up with 60ml at roughly 3.3mg/ml.
• Half a shot: a gentler strength of around 1.5mg/ml, though most people simply leave the bottle at 0mg if they want to go lower than 3mg.

This is why shortfills are popular with vapers who have already stepped down from higher strengths. If you need more than about 3mg/ml, a shortfill is a clumsy route because there simply is not enough headroom in a 60ml bottle to reach 6mg or 12mg without discarding liquid. In that case a 10ml nicotine salt or freebase bottle, or a different pre-mixed range, is the more sensible purchase.

Two further points are worth knowing. First, refillable tanks sold in the UK are limited to a 2ml capacity, which is why you will see tanks with extended glass supplied as a 2ml version in the box. That does not change how you use the 50ml bottle; you simply refill the small tank more often. Second, a shortfill is a refill product. It is not a disposable device, and it needs a tank, pod or atomiser that you refill, plus a battery that you charge and look after yourself.

Flavour profile: banana candy with an ice finish

The name does most of the descriptive work, but it helps to break the flavour into layers, because banana liquids vary enormously and the candy qualifier matters.

• Inhale: a smooth, sweet banana that sits closer to confectionery than to fresh fruit. Expect the rounded, slightly creamy sweetness associated with banana sweets, not the sharp, green note of an underripe banana.
• Mid-draw: the sweetness builds and the cooling agent starts to register on the tongue and the back of the throat. This is the point where candy-style flavours either feel pleasant or sticky, and the ice component keeps it on the pleasant side.
• Exhale: a clean, cool finish that lingers for a second or two, with a faint banana sweetness left on the palate.

The ice element is a cooling effect rather than a strong minty one. If you dislike the sharp, almost toothpaste edge that some menthol liquids have, the cooling here is on the gentler side of the category, though cool is still cool and anyone who avoids ice entirely should look at a non-ice banana instead. Cooling intensity also depends on your setup: a hotter, higher-wattage coil tends to soften the cooling slightly and push the sweetness forward, while a cooler, lower-wattage setting leans into the chill.

Sweetness is the other variable. This is a sweet e-liquid by design, and over a long day of vaping it can build up in the tank and on the coil faster than a lighter fruit blend would. That is not a flaw, it is just the nature of candy profiles. If you vape heavily, plan to change your coil a little earlier than you would with a tobacco or a plain menthol liquid, and keep a second, lighter flavour on hand to reset your palate.

Flavour is subjective, so treat any written description as a guide rather than a guarantee. If you are unsure, the usual advice applies: buy one bottle, give it a few days of normal use, and decide then whether it earns a place in your rotation.

Vapour production, throat hit and the VG/PG base

Shortfills in this style are generally formulated on a high-VG base. Vegetable glycerine (VG) is thick, produces dense vapour and delivers a smooth, soft throat feel. Propylene glycol (PG) is thinner, carries flavour sharply and gives a little more throat hit. A blend around 70VG/30PG, which is common for this kind of product, is a deliberate trade-off: enough VG for generous clouds on a sub-ohm device, enough PG to keep the liquid flowing through the wick and to carry the flavour cleanly.

What that means in practice:

• Vapour: noticeably denser than a 50/50 or PG-heavy liquid at the same wattage. Expect a thick, soft cloud on a sub-ohm tank and a more modest, still comfortable output on a pod-mod running at moderate power.
• Throat hit: mild at 0mg and 3mg. The cooling agent adds a sensation of its own, so some people read the exhale as sharper than the nicotine level would suggest. If you add a nicotine shot, the throat hit rises a little, particularly with freebase nicotine rather than nic salt.
• Flavour delivery: good on mesh coils and wider-bore sub-ohm coils where airflow is generous. On tight restrictive setups, high-VG liquid can struggle to wick quickly enough, which shows up as dull flavour or a faint burnt edge.

Thickness is the main reason this liquid is not a universal fit. Low-power pod systems and mouth-to-lung devices with narrow wicking channels are designed for thinner, higher-PG liquids and nic salts. Putting a thick 70VG liquid in them can lead to gurgling, poor flavour and early coil failure. If your device manual states a recommended VG/PG range, follow it. If the manual is silent, the type of coil in the device will tell you the story: a coil marked for 50-80W or labelled sub-ohm is a good match, a coil labelled for nic salts or 8-15W is not.

Vapour production is also a personal comfort question. Dense vapour is part of the appeal for many people, but it is worth being considerate about where you use it, particularly indoors and around non-vapers. A lower wattage reduces output without ruining the flavour, and that is often the polite and practical choice.

Bottle design, packaging and build quality

A shortfill bottle looks simple, but the details matter to everyday use. Bottles in this category are normally made from soft, squeezable plastic with a long, thin nozzle and a tamper-evident, child-resistant cap. Those features are not cosmetic: the nozzle is sized to fit the filling port of most tanks, and the child-resistant cap is a legal expectation for e-liquid packaging in the UK.

What to look for when your bottle arrives:

• Seal and cap: the tamper ring should be intact. If it is broken, or the bottle feels sticky, contact the shop with photos before using it.
• Label: it should show the flavour name, the 50ml volume, the VG/PG ratio, the nicotine content (0mg for the supplied liquid), the warning text, the batch number and a best-before date. A readable label is a basic quality check.
• Headspace: the bottle will look about 10ml short on purpose. That empty space is where a nicotine shot goes. It is not a short-fill in the sense of being cheated on volume.
• Squeeze: the plastic should flex enough to dispense in small controlled amounts. A very stiff or very floppy bottle is worth mentioning to the seller.

Build quality in this context also means consistency from batch to batch. E-liquids are mixed in volume, so slight variation in colour is normal: a pale straw tint that gets slightly darker with age is typical because flavourings oxidise gradually. A change in smell or a strange cloudiness is not typical. If your liquid ever separates, smells chemical rather than sweet, or looks unusually dark straight out of the box, stop using it and contact the shop.

Packaging is usually minimal, and that is no bad thing. The bottle is protected for postage, the outer is plain, and there is no need for anything elaborate. Keep the outer box if you want an easy way to store spare bottles upright and out of sunlight; the cardboard also gives you the batch details if the bottle label rubs off in a bag or a pocket.

Choosing a nicotine strength and mixing with shots

The bottle is supplied at 0mg, so the first decision is whether you add nicotine at all. The right answer depends on how much you currently vape, what strength you are used to, and what kind of device you will use.

• 0mg: for vapers who have finished with nicotine, who use the liquid as an occasional flavour change, or who vape this alongside a higher-strength liquid for a different purpose. Some people also like having a 0mg bottle on hand to dilute stronger liquids.
• 3mg (one 18mg or 20mg shot): the standard choice for sub-ohm vaping. At the high wattages these devices use, a lot of liquid is vaporised per puff, so even 3mg delivers a meaningful amount of nicotine. Many former smokers who moved to sub-ohm vaping settle here.
• Intermediate strengths: adding a partial shot, or topping up a part-bottle, gives you anything between 0mg and 3mg. This is fiddly and not an exact science, but it is useful if 3mg feels strong and 0mg feels flat.

A few practical points about nicotine shots:

• Freebase or salt: freebase nicotine shots are the traditional choice and give a more noticeable throat hit. Nic salt shots feel smoother and absorb a little faster but are better suited to lower-power devices; in a sub-ohm tank at high wattage they can feel heavy.
• Shot strength: UK shots are normally 10ml at 18mg/ml or 20mg/ml. Check the shot label rather than assuming.
• Mixing: squeeze out any excess liquid first if the bottle is full to the brim, add the shot, cap the bottle and shake well for at least 30 seconds. Shake again a few times over the following day.
• Steeping: a few hours is usually enough for a shot to blend fully, though many vapers leave a freshly mixed bottle overnight before starting it.

If you are coming from cigarettes or from a high-strength nic salt pod, expect to need a period of adjustment. Moving straight to 0mg is unlikely to work and tends to send people back to smoking. If you are unsure, speak to a local stop-smoking service or a pharmacist; they can give you strength and support advice that a product page cannot.

Devices, batteries and charging

E-liquid does not have a battery of its own, but the battery in your device has a direct effect on how this liquid performs. A high-VG, sweet liquid needs steady, adequate power to vaporise cleanly. Too little power and the flavour is muted and the coil gunks quickly. Too much and the sugary components caramelise, leaving a harsh burnt taste.

Sensible hardware pairings for a 70VG-style liquid:

• Sub-ohm tanks on box mods: typically powered by one or two 18650 or 21700 cells, delivering 40W to 100W. This is the home territory for a shortfill.
• Integrated-battery pod-mods: these usually run between 20W and 60W with batteries in the 1,000mAh to 3,000mAh range. Check that the pod and coil are rated for thicker liquid before filling it.
• Slim MTL kits: generally a poor match for 70VG liquid. If you must use one, a coil marked as suitable for higher VG is essential.

Battery and charging habits that protect both the device and you:

• Use the cable that came with the device. For built-in batteries, charge through USB-C from a reputable plug or a computer port. Avoid charging overnight or unattended.
• Use a proper external charger for removable cells. Charge 18650 and 21700 batteries in a dedicated charger, never inside a vape mod that lacks a built-in charging circuit.
• Replace damaged cells. A torn wrap means the cell is unprotected, so do not use it. Take it to a battery recycling point and buy a new one.
• Carry spare batteries in a case. Loose cells in a pocket with keys or coins are a short-circuit risk.

When a battery or device reaches the end of its life, do not put it in household rubbish. Lithium cells can start fires in bin lorries and waste sites. Retailers that sell batteries and vape devices have to offer take-back, and most larger supermarkets, council recycling centres and electrical retailers run battery recycling points. Empty plastic bottles can usually go in household plastic recycling once rinsed and dry, but check your local council's guidance because rules for bottles that held nicotine residue vary.

Coils, mesh and wattage settings

Choosing the right coil is the single biggest factor in whether a thick banana candy liquid tastes the way it should. The coil is the part that heats the wick and turns liquid into vapour, and different coil styles and resistances suit different liquids.

• Mesh coils (about 0.12 to 0.3 ohm): a flat mesh sheet heats quickly and evenly, wicks thick liquid well and tends to give strong flavour. These are the usual recommendation for a 70VG shortfill. Typical wattage range is 40W to 80W, and the coil head usually prints a recommended range on the side.
• Round-wire sub-ohm coils (about 0.2 to 0.5 ohm): still suitable for a high-VG liquid, with a slightly narrower flavour profile and a longer warm-up than mesh. Run them in the middle of their stated range.
• Higher-resistance coils (0.6 to 1.0 ohm): intended for tighter draws and lower power. They can handle some higher-VG liquids but are not the natural home for this one.

Practical guidance on wattage:

• Start at the low-to-middle end of the coil's recommended range. If the coil says 50-80W, start around 55W to 60W.
• Raise the wattage in small steps, 2W to 3W at a time, until the flavour opens up without any burnt or dry note.
• If the vapour feels hot or the sweetness turns sharp, drop back by 5W.

New coils need priming. Drip a few drops of liquid directly onto the cotton before fitting, fill the tank, and then wait five to ten minutes before the first draw. Skipping this step is the most common cause of a burnt coil on day one. Take a few short pulls without pressing the fire button hard, then move to normal draws.

Coil life depends on your habits and on sweetener build-up. With a sweet candy liquid at 3mg, a mesh coil might last between one and two weeks of daily use, sometimes less if you chain vape. Replace the coil when the flavour fades, when the draw tightens, or when you notice a persistent burnt note even after a fresh prime and a lower wattage.

Who this e-liquid is for, and who should skip it

Every flavour suits some vapers more than others, and an honest recommendation is as much about who should walk past as who should buy.

It is likely to suit you if:

• You already vape on a sub-ohm tank or a pod-mod that is built for thicker liquid.
• You like sweet, confectionery-style flavours and enjoy a cooling exhale.
• You vape enough that a 50ml bottle will be used within a sensible time frame, rather than sitting half-full for months.
• You are comfortable mixing a nicotine shot yourself, or you vape at 0mg.
• You want a large bottle of one flavour because it is more economical than buying a succession of 10ml bottles.

It is probably not for you if:

• You use a mouth-to-lung pod device designed around nic salts and thin liquids. A 70VG liquid will fight your hardware.
• You need a nicotine strength above about 3mg/ml. A shortfill is the wrong format.
• You dislike cooling or menthol sensations. A non-ice banana is a better starting point.
• You want zero set-up. Mixing, priming and maintaining a tank are part of owning this product.
• You do not currently smoke or vape. Nicotine is addictive, and this product is for adult smokers and existing vapers.

A final category is the person who is somewhere in between: a vaper who likes the idea of banana candy but is unsure about the ice. In that case, buy the smallest quantity possible, try it at your usual wattage for a few days, and keep a note of how it feels after the first hour. Flavour fatigue is real, and the first impression is rarely the whole story.

How to use it: filling, priming and everyday handling

A methodical routine takes the guesswork out of using a shortfill, and it protects both your device and your liquid. The steps below suit most refillable tanks and pods.

• Step 1, prepare the bottle: if you are adding a nicotine shot, do it first, cap the bottle and shake it well. If you are staying at 0mg, give the bottle a gentle shake anyway, because flavourings and the cooling component can settle over time.
• Step 2, open the tank: turn the device off or lock the fire button, then unscrew the top cap or slide open the fill port, following the manual for your model. Tilt the tank slightly so that liquid runs down the side of the glass rather than straight onto the centre post.
• Step 3, fill: squeeze the bottle slowly and stop at the fill line or just below the maximum mark. Overfilling is the most common reason for flooding and leaks. Avoid covering the central airflow tube.
• Step 4, wait: leave a fresh coil or a freshly refilled tank for five to ten minutes so the cotton soaks through. This matters more with a thick 70VG-style liquid, which wicks more slowly than a thin one.
• Step 5, start gently: take a few short, gentle draws at a slightly reduced wattage before settling on your normal power. This clears air from the wick and protects the coil.

Day-to-day handling is mostly common sense, but a few habits make a measurable difference to flavour and coil life:

• Keep the tank above a quarter full. Running a tank low exposes the wick to air and invites a dry hit.
• Wipe the nozzle and threads after filling so that liquid does not seep into the airflow or onto your hands.
• Take your time on the draw. A slow, steady inhale of three to four seconds lets the coil keep up. Short, sharp puffs on a high-VG liquid can leave the wick behind.
• Rotate flavours if you tend to vape one sweet liquid all day. Switching to something lighter every few days resets your palate and stretches coil life.

Storage matters too. Keep the bottle upright, cap tightened, in a cool dark place such as a drawer or cupboard. Heat and sunlight degrade flavour and darken the liquid over time. Keep it out of reach of children and pets at all times; nicotine-containing liquid is toxic if swallowed or spilt on skin, and even a 0mg bottle should be treated with the same care once a shot has been added. If any liquid gets on your skin, wash it off with soap and water, and seek medical advice if someone swallows it.

Troubleshooting: leaks, burnt taste, gurgling and weak flavour

Most problems people blame on the liquid are really set-up issues. A thick, sweet e-liquid is slightly less forgiving than a thin one, so it helps to know the common faults and the quick fixes.

• Burnt or dry taste: this usually means the coil is not getting enough liquid. Check the tank is not nearly empty, let a new coil soak for the full ten minutes, lower the wattage by 5W and draw more slowly. If the burnt taste persists after a fresh coil, the previous coil may have left residue in the base, so rinse the tank with warm water, dry it fully and refit.
• Muted or fading flavour: sweet liquids build residue on the coil faster than most. Try a fresh coil first. If the new coil also tastes flat, check that you have not mixed up the nicotine shot and left it unshaken, because uneven mixing creates patchy flavour.
• Gurgling or spitting: the tank may be overfilled, or the wick is saturated and flooded. Tip the tank upside down briefly with the airflow wide open and blow gently through the mouthpiece to clear excess liquid, then wipe the base and refit.
• Leaking from the base: check that the tank is assembled correctly and that all the O-rings and seals sit flat. Avoid keeping a full tank lying on its side or in a hot pocket.
• Hot vapour: reduce wattage and open the airflow slightly. Persistent hot vapour is often a sign that the coil is on its way out.
• Cooling feels too strong or too weak: adjust wattage rather than swapping flavours. Lower power makes the chill more obvious; higher power softens it. You can also add a small quantity of a non-ice banana to tame the cooling, though this is a personal experiment and not something the brand recommends.
• Throat irritation or coughing: if you added a nicotine shot, the strength may be too high for your device or habit. Try a partial shot or return to 0mg for a day or two. If irritation continues, stop vaping and see a healthcare professional.

If a bottle arrives leaking, damaged, unlabelled or with a broken tamper seal, do not use it. Photograph it, keep the packaging and contact the shop with your order number. A genuine fault with the product is covered by your statutory rights under UK consumer law, regardless of any shop policy on opened liquids.

Finally, keep in mind that no amount of troubleshooting fixes a hardware mismatch. If you have followed the steps above and the liquid still performs poorly, check your device manual to see whether it is rated for 70VG liquids. Moving to a mesh coil on a sub-ohm tank is often a more productive step than changing flavour.

Value for money and how it compares with alternatives

Value is more than the headline price. It depends on how much you vape, what strength you need, and how often you replace coils. A fair way to compare is to look at cost per millilitre, add the cost of any nicotine shot you buy separately, and then consider how the liquid performs in your device.

Against 10ml refills: a 50ml shortfill almost always works out cheaper per millilitre than buying five separate 10ml bottles of a comparable liquid. The saving grows if you vape daily and go through a bottle within a couple of weeks. The trade-off is up-front cost and the effort of mixing in nicotine. If you vape lightly, or like to change flavours often, 10ml bottles may waste less money, because a 50ml bottle left half-used for months will lose its sparkle.

Against nic salt pod liquids: nic salts in 10ml bottles are the better route for mouth-to-lung pod users, and they can reach 20mg/ml, which a shortfill cannot. For a lung-hit, sub-ohm vaper, though, the shortfill offers more liquid, more vapour and a lower nicotine strength per puff. These are different tools for different habits rather than direct rivals.

Against other banana ice liquids: banana ice is a crowded flavour category. Many brands, including shortfill ranges and disposable-style pod brands, offer a version, and they vary widely. Some lean towards a ripe, almost creamy fruit; others are sharp and menthol-heavy. The candy angle here sets this liquid slightly apart: it sits between the fruity and the sweet-shop ends of the spectrum. If you want a realistic fresh-fruit banana, a different range might suit you better. If you want something sweeter and more confectionery-led, this flavour is aimed squarely at that taste.

Against disposables: single-use vapes are now prohibited in Great Britain, so refillable systems are the regulated route for flavours like this. A refillable kit with a shortfill costs more up front for the device but typically works out cheaper per day than buying devices repeatedly, and it produces far less waste.

A few things keep the real cost down:

• Buy coils in multi-packs, which are usually cheaper per coil.
• Keep the wattage in the middle of the range, since higher power burns through both liquid and coils faster.
• Store the bottle properly so you do not lose liquid to spoilage.

Taken together, this is a reasonable value choice for a sub-ohm vaper who likes sweet banana flavours and will use the bottle within a few weeks. It is a less sensible choice for occasional vapers or for anyone whose device does not suit thicker liquid.