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Kellys Single Hop

American Pale Ale by BrewerNick

OG: 13.550 FG: 3.228 ABV: 5.6% IBU: 0

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Merry Gentlemen Spiced Ale

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OG: 1.076 FG: 1.019 ABV: 7.5% IBU: 26

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Blonde Reston

Blonde Ale by Dozabrews

OG: 1.047 FG: 1.011 ABV: 4.7% IBU: 27

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Chimay Blue-Inspired Belgian Dark Strong Ale

Belgian Dark Strong Ale

OG: 1.073 FG: 1.011 ABV: 8.2% IBU: 28

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sessin ipa korean

Specialty IPA: New England IPA

OG: 1.036 FG: 1.007 ABV: 3.8% IBU: 16

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amber lager 10/05/2026

Märzen

OG: 1.058 FG: 1.011 ABV: 6.1% IBU: 23

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short, dark and mild

Mild by Hollygate Taphouse

OG: 1.045 FG: 1.011 ABV: 4.4% IBU: 16

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Double hazy

Double IPA

OG: 1.100 FG: 1.024 ABV: 10.0% IBU: 0

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Manic Flowers

by FrinGe

OG: 12.307 FG: 1.504 ABV: 5.8% IBU: 26

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