De Garde Regular Bu vs Imperial Bu. Differences?

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by Drift, Apr 1, 2015.

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  1. Drift

    Drift Maven (1,295) Mar 26, 2014 California
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    Apricot Bu vs Imperial Apricot Bu
    Peach Bu vs Imperial Peach Bu

    I haven't had the regular bu, can anyone that has had both tell me what the major differences are? I looked at the reviews, not much help there.

    Seems like the same base beer...
     
    #1 Drift, Apr 1, 2015
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    maltmaster420 Initiate (0) Aug 17, 2005 Oregon

    The "regular" Bu variants are usually in the 4-4.5% abv range, while the imperial versions are usually around 5.5%, so most likely different base beers. Other than that, I'm not sure if the amount of fruit per gallon is different, but maybe @deGardebrewing will chime in with more details.
     
    #2 maltmaster420, Apr 1, 2015
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    TheeWalrusHunter Initiate (0) Aug 23, 2013 Oregon

    I would assume different base beers because of the ABV difference, but the extra alcohol could come from more fruit sugars instead of grain sugars.

    From taste, the Imperial Bus have always tasted more jammy fruit on the tongue, while the regular Bus are more sprightly and acidic. That's just my personal palate though.
     
    #3 TheeWalrusHunter, Apr 1, 2015
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