It depends a lot, yes. There are two class of European pears classified by flesh texture: The 'beurre' type and the 'water' type. The beurre are very hard and

It depends a lot, yes. There are two class of European pears classified by flesh texture: The 'beurre' type and the 'water' type. The beurre are very hard and dry first but then mature to a fine and almost fatty texture that melts in the mouth. Some can store well in cave for several months. The water pear type is juicy and much softer in all stages and is unsuitable to store more than a few weeks in summer.