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Stewie’s Big One

Helles Bock by Rob Cook

OG: 1.046 FG: 1.009 ABV: 4.9% IBU: 26

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Fresh Cubed FWK NEIPA

Specialty IPA: New England IPA by srtread@gmail.com

OG: 1.050 FG: 1.013 ABV: 4.9% IBU: 23

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Tropical Hazy Beta

American IPA by mygoodnessmyguinness

OG: 1.063 FG: 1.014 ABV: 6.4% IBU: 68

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The Empire Strikes Back Dark Ale

American Porter by nisman

OG: 1.046 FG: 1.009 ABV: 4.9% IBU: 70

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german pilsner

German Pilsner (Pils) by North Pillar

OG: 1.049 FG: 1.007 ABV: 5.5% IBU: 35

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APA - Vic

American Pale Ale

OG: 1.051 FG: 1.012 ABV: 5.2% IBU: 63

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Buxom Blonde Ale #2

American Pale Ale

OG: 1.061 FG: 1.011 ABV: 6.6% IBU: 26

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Sesh IPA3

American IPA by JulioNacif

OG: 1.043 FG: 1.011 ABV: 4.2% IBU: 0

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Choco Stout

Sweet Stout

OG: 1.059 FG: 1.015 ABV: 5.8% IBU: 26

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Mike's Kölsch III

Kölsch by Ulteemit

OG: 1.048 FG: 1.009 ABV: 5.1% IBU: 0

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