I never saw any with fluid in them but the Naughty Nick got loaded with blooms right before the first frost and the skirts were too tight and choking some of them but some opened normally. I still had a ton when the frost hit. I wish I had dug it up instead of cutting it down.

Great question.. I want to know this too. Thanks for asking...Barb

I have noticed fluid inside my buds sometimes, I think it is normal. I don't think I would pop the blossom open when it is too small. Shine a flashlight through the buds when they are pretty large, and if the flower is at the tip of the bud and appears to be getting stuck, then it would be ok to rip it open to help it a little, thought I wouldn't recommend doing this a whole lot because they usually open on their own when they are ready. It is really best to leave the buds alone because you could knock them off if you touch them too much then you will get yelled at by a few fellow GW members, lol.
Shawn

I didn't think of shining a flashlight through the buds. It makes perfect sense. Thank you, Shawn, for that suggestion. The buds were very large and in good condition. It seemed to me a waste if they didn't open, yet the fluid stumped me. The smaller buds did fall off as I'm sure it was end of the season and expected. I have great fear of being yelled at by "fellow GW members"....LOL. I love my brugs and treat them with great TLC.