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Supercat Posted 10 years ago
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I want to brew better tasting beer.

I want to brew beer tasting better.

How are they different? What do you think of the two? 
  

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Supercat How are they different? The first seems native Supercat What do you think of the two? The first seems native.

— Mister Micawber

  • Supercat How are they different?
  • The first seems native Supercat What do you think of the two?
  • The first seems native.
  • The 2nd should read 'beer that tastes better'.
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SupercatHow are they different?
The first seems native
SupercatWhat do you think of the two?
The first seems native. The 2nd should read 'beer that tastes better'.
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Do you think "beer that tastes better" is much better? And if so, are they both possible, aren't they?
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SupercatDo you think "beer that tastes better" is much better?
Yes.
Supercat are they both possible,
I don't think yours is likely.
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Oh okay, "better tasting beer" and "beer that tastes better" are fine. Thanks.
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I want to brew (a) better-tasting beer.

I want to have a beer tasting for my better-tasting beer.
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AlpheccaStarsI want to have a beer tasting for my better-tasting beer.
If I'm right, does "beer tasting" in "beer(-)tasting better" mean a beer-tasting (=a trial) to you?
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It is a party for the purpose of sampling different beers. (Also "wine tasting")
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