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Belgian Dubbel by Endre

OG: 1.067 FG: 1.010 ABV: 7.5% IBU: 21

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Alt v2

Altbier by ConnorBarleywine

OG: 14.244 FG: 2.961 ABV: 6.1% IBU: 0

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Apricot Mango Sour

Mixed-Fermentation Sour Beer by Brauverein Full

OG: 1.051 FG: 1.006 ABV: 5.8% IBU: 13

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brown

American Brown Ale by elw

OG: 1.057 FG: 1.014 ABV: 5.6% IBU: 0

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Dark IPA with smoke

Mixed-Style Beer by Ringneck Brewing

OG: 1.056 FG: 1.014 ABV: 5.5% IBU: 55

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Superdelic & Nelson Sauvin Session IPA

by glaxo2

OG: 1.041 FG: 1.010 ABV: 4.1% IBU: 0

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Chatharina Sour Slam

OG: 1.046 FG: 1.012 ABV: 4.6% IBU: 7

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Strong london Bitter

Strong Bitter

OG: 1.065 FG: 1.014 ABV: 6.7% IBU: 33

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Muskeeters Zestra

Czech Pale Lager by oytaub

OG: 1.034 FG: 1.029 ABV: 0.7% IBU: 59

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茜香箱 1000L

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OG: 1.054 FG: 1.010 ABV: 5.8% IBU: 28

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