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American Porter

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OG: 1.056 FG: 1.014 ABV: 5.5% IBU: 58

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American Lager

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Extra Special/Strong Bitter (ESB) by Thoromir

OG: 1.048 FG: 1.012 ABV: 4.7% IBU: 36

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Kölsch by Thoromir

OG: 1.044 FG: 1.011 ABV: 4.4% IBU: 20

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American IPA by Dougie Orr

OG: 1.046 FG: 1.010 ABV: 4.6% IBU: 121

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OG: 11.918 FG: 3.070 ABV: 4.7% IBU: 12

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