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Crystall Balls

American IPA

OG: 1.060 FG: 1.013 ABV: 6.3% IBU: 27

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First 21L

OG: 1.048 FG: 1.011 ABV: 4.7% IBU: 37

about 1 hour ago

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Gold Mine Barleywine

American Barleywine by DonnyP

OG: 1.102 FG: 1.019 ABV: 10.8% IBU: 4

2 hours ago

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snoozberry blond

British Golden Ale by Bob1985

OG: 1.051 FG: 1.013 ABV: 5.0% IBU: 35

2 hours ago

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Armchair Quarterback

Light American Lager

OG: 1.036 FG: 1.009 ABV: 3.7% IBU: 13

2 hours ago

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Kreeft Invaders

by Big Boy Ferments

OG: 10.169 FG: 1.864 ABV: 4.4% IBU: 25

2 hours ago

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Don Júlio Amber Ale

OG: 1.040 FG: 1.011 ABV: 3.8% IBU: 14

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Homework #8 Hefeweizen

by Douglas Thompson

OG: 1.043 FG: 1.010 ABV: 4.3% IBU: 18

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Cold IPA

Mixed-Style Beer by Mysti

OG: 1.056 FG: 1.014 ABV: 5.5% IBU: 51

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