On Sun, 27 Feb 2005 16:34:32 +0100, "Joris Pattyn"
> wrote:
>>
>> Maybe the very high alcohol content of the 10 swamps some of the
>> flavours? I too prefer the 8, but must admit I didn't know all 3 beers
>> were gyle brewed.
>>
>Beware, this is NOT high-gravity brewing (if that is what you mean by
>gyle-brewing); all beers are brewed separately. Either they make 8, either
>10, either 6 - no watering down. But the recipes stay the same.
>Cheers, Joris
Ah, right, but that *may* make a real difference to the taste, since
the rate of fermentation will be different. Certainly I find the
flavours of the 8 more 'obvious' and upfront, whereas the 10 has a
much more laid back quality.
Best regards, Paul
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