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Strong Bitter

OG: 1.052 FG: 1.013 ABV: 5.1% IBU: 37

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Son of Snobbychlaus

Maibock/Helles Bock by Bob from Snobs

OG: 1.070 FG: 1.017 ABV: 7.0% IBU: 24

about 1 hour ago

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De Koninck APA clone

Belgian Pale Ale by luv2brew

OG: 1.054 FG: 1.012 ABV: 5.6% IBU: 31

2 hours ago

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H.W Stout

Imperial Stout

OG: 1.102 FG: 1.020 ABV: 10.8% IBU: 36

2 hours ago

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German Weiss BB

Weissbier by N1Q

OG: 1.046 FG: 1.013 ABV: 4.4% IBU: 15

2 hours ago

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Gordon doesn't know everything

American Porter by Richard F Shoff Jr

OG: 1.066 FG: 1.016 ABV: 6.6% IBU: 41

2 hours ago

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Highland Pictish Braggot

Scottish Heavy

OG: 1.221 FG: 1.046 ABV: 22.9% IBU: 0

2 hours ago

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Hefeweizen

Weissbier by Justthebrttrk

OG: 1.054 FG: 1.008 ABV: 6.1% IBU: 14

4 hours ago

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Christmas ale

Holiday/Winter Special Spiced Beer by Gravy

OG: 1.061 FG: 1.018 ABV: 5.7% IBU: 21

4 hours ago

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