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<blockquote data-quote="Brewdude" data-source="post: 406928" data-attributes="member: 1723"><p>I'm given to understand that they are all the same blend and processed in the same way, except that FVF spend the most time in the press, BBF less, and MVF least of all. The extra time under heat and pressure seems like what produces the deeper character of FVF.</p><p></p><p>I've always found that for me, they have to be dried down thoroughly to burn well and taste good. Virtually until the point of brittleness in fact. </p><p></p><p>I'm predominantly a VA smoker and enjoy flakes, so my prep is always to rub them well out first before drying.</p><p></p><p>My preference is BBF, FVF, and MVF in that order. In fact FVF can be very fussy to get right even after drying. Don't know why that it, just that it is for me.</p><p></p><p>Another thing I'm come to know is that they all greatly benefit from ageing. When fresh, they seem to be somewhat one-dimensional and a bit bland. After 3-5 years they start to come into their own and 5+ years develop into something very nice indeed. Much more complex. And while this is true for any VA it seems especially the case here.</p><p></p><p>HTH</p><p></p><p></p><p>Cheers,</p><p></p><p>RR</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Brewdude, post: 406928, member: 1723"] I'm given to understand that they are all the same blend and processed in the same way, except that FVF spend the most time in the press, BBF less, and MVF least of all. The extra time under heat and pressure seems like what produces the deeper character of FVF. I've always found that for me, they have to be dried down thoroughly to burn well and taste good. Virtually until the point of brittleness in fact. I'm predominantly a VA smoker and enjoy flakes, so my prep is always to rub them well out first before drying. My preference is BBF, FVF, and MVF in that order. In fact FVF can be very fussy to get right even after drying. Don't know why that it, just that it is for me. Another thing I'm come to know is that they all greatly benefit from ageing. When fresh, they seem to be somewhat one-dimensional and a bit bland. After 3-5 years they start to come into their own and 5+ years develop into something very nice indeed. Much more complex. And while this is true for any VA it seems especially the case here. HTH Cheers, RR [/QUOTE]
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