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White OWL Brewing - Hazy IPA

American IPA by White OWL Brewing

OG: 1.054 FG: 1.010 ABV: 5.8% IBU: 81

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Maris Otter-Aromatic-Saaz-Voss

Blonde Ale

OG: 1.061 FG: 1.014 ABV: 6.1% IBU: 34

2 hours ago

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dark lager2

International Amber Lager by Kharnynb

OG: 1.045 FG: 1.008 ABV: 5.0% IBU: 16

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MG(B)D ( My Great Brother Duke)

Premium American Lager by Brew Captain

OG: 1.049 FG: 1.008 ABV: 5.4% IBU: 20

3 hours ago

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Gladfield Redback Ale

Irish Red Ale by HarrarLongberry

OG: 1.047 FG: 1.012 ABV: 4.6% IBU: 25

4 hours ago

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A beer with no name

Australian Sparkling Ale

OG: 1.054 FG: 1.013 ABV: 5.3% IBU: 25

5 hours ago

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Limey Gose

by Meson

OG: 1.048 FG: 1.012 ABV: 4.7% IBU: 0

8 hours ago

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Mujoose #42

Specialty IPA: New England IPA by Wolf Pack Brewing

OG: 1.068 FG: 1.018 ABV: 6.6% IBU: 33

8 hours ago

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St Nick's Treacle Delight (17A)

British Strong Ale by Blackbird Brewery Yorktown

OG: 1.061 FG: 1.018 ABV: 5.7% IBU: 39

9 hours ago

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Rye Lager

by Matt OLB

OG: 1.054 FG: 1.014 ABV: 5.3% IBU: 33

9 hours ago

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