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Kölsch

OG: 1.051 FG: 1.013 ABV: 5.0% IBU: 32

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International Amber Lager

OG: 1.060 FG: 1.013 ABV: 6.1% IBU: 21

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OG: 1.058 FG: 1.013 ABV: 5.9% IBU: 20

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Dark Saison

OG: 1.046 FG: 1.008 ABV: 5.0% IBU: 0

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MC SQ

English IPA by mikec012003

OG: 1.054 FG: 1.012 ABV: 5.5% IBU: 18

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kiwi A

OG: 1.034 FG: 1.008 ABV: 3.3% IBU: 13

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kiwi B

OG: 1.020 FG: 1.005 ABV: 2.0% IBU: 11

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Thale 720

American IPA by Justhereforthebeer

OG: 1.050 FG: 1.013 ABV: 5.0% IBU: 46

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American Pale Ale

OG: 1.044 FG: 1.008 ABV: 4.7% IBU: 44

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Kohaku

American Amber Ale by Dr. Chicago

OG: 1.054 FG: 1.017 ABV: 4.9% IBU: 24

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