Any added water changes composition; 'not to dilute' is informal language, not a physical exemption. Drops are not a defined normalized-proof procedure. Do not equate warmth, flavor intensity, viscosity or inferred proof with measured ABV.
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The transcript advises retaining the ability to compare original strength impressions and using only a small water addition during identification exercises.
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Water, alcohol perception and preserving a baseline
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Evidence
The transcript advises retaining the ability to compare original strength impressions and using only a small water addition during identification exercises.
Location and context
Supplied PDF pages 4–5; Water, alcohol perception and preserving a baseline.
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Annotation
Any added water changes composition; 'not to dilute' is informal language, not a physical exemption. Drops are not a defined normalized-proof procedure. Do not equate warmth, flavor intensity, viscosity or inferred proof with measured ABV.
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