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John Clipperton Smoky Red Lager 1bbl

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OG: 1.053 FG: 1.007 ABV: 6.1% IBU: 6

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WeizenDerek

Weizenbock by BrettA

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Summer Fest

Cream Ale by Cnall21745@gmail.com

OG: 1.051 FG: 1.009 ABV: 5.5% IBU: 21

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Old Ale

Old Ale by Piet Vanhaelst

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Craft Coast XPA

American Pale Ale by Olde Tallywacker Brewing Co.

OG: 1.049 FG: 1.008 ABV: 5.3% IBU: 43

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Witchicho - Weizenbock/German Wheat Beer

Weizenbock by Edward Elric

OG: 1.080 FG: 1.014 ABV: 8.6% IBU: 16

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White IPA

Specialty IPA: White IPA by Shaun K

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Aurora Red Ale

American Amber Ale

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Ukranian Golden Ale 20 gal

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