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Cherry quad

Belgian Dark Strong Ale by Chris Rich

OG: 1.101 FG: 1.021 ABV: 10.5% IBU: 26

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The Imperialist

Imperial Stout by El Gertez

OG: 1.115 FG: 1.029 ABV: 11.3% IBU: 0

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Fresh One California Pale Ale

American Pale Ale by Spize

OG: 1.056 FG: 1.010 ABV: 6.1% IBU: 35

3 hours ago

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Pink blanche

Witbier

OG: 1.046 FG: 1.012 ABV: 4.5% IBU: 14

3 hours ago

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The (Very) Bitter Druid

Double IPA by SeattleSlew

OG: 1.070 FG: 1.012 ABV: 7.5% IBU: 90

3 hours ago

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Watermelon Wheat

Fruit Beer by jmg229

OG: 1.052 FG: 1.010 ABV: 5.5% IBU: 27

4 hours ago

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Plinian Legacy Pliny Clone

American IPA by JimFisher

OG: 1.078 FG: 1.012 ABV: 8.6% IBU: 119

4 hours ago

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Wolfies Mount NZ Pilsner

Classic American Pilsner by Wolf Pack Brewing

OG: 1.052 FG: 1.008 ABV: 5.9% IBU: 54

4 hours ago

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Red Rype IPA

by SeattleSlew

OG: 1.066 FG: 1.012 ABV: 7.1% IBU: 69

5 hours ago

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JBP Buenaveza

International Pale Lager by JMJ

OG: 1.062 FG: 1.016 ABV: 6.1% IBU: 20

5 hours ago

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