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Cerveza

by norriseio

OG: 1.048 FG: 1.011 ABV: 4.8% IBU: 0

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Czech Pilsner

German Pilsner (Pils) by norriseio

OG: 1.045 FG: 1.008 ABV: 4.8% IBU: 23

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Cattail Prototype

Saison by Yeastie

OG: 1.055 FG: 1.010 ABV: 5.9% IBU: 25

about 1 hour ago

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American Pale Ale

American Pale Ale by Ken Lenard1

OG: 1.049 FG: 1.011 ABV: 4.9% IBU: 27

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Witbier by pcgable1

OG: 1.060 FG: 1.015 ABV: 5.9% IBU: 28

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H.W Porter

American Porter

OG: 1.063 FG: 1.011 ABV: 6.8% IBU: 32

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ginger bread porter 2

Imperial Stout

OG: 1.104 FG: 1.024 ABV: 10.5% IBU: 0

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Winter warmer

Fruit and Spice Beer

OG: 1.061 FG: 1.018 ABV: 5.7% IBU: 38

4 hours ago

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Maibock

Helles Bock by Savacious

OG: 1.061 FG: 1.015 ABV: 6.0% IBU: 24

7 hours ago

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Dems the Hops NEPA

American Pale Ale by Todd Bemis

OG: 1.057 FG: 1.012 ABV: 6.0% IBU: 40

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