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Schwarzbier 2026

International Dark Lager by BruceS

OG: 1.047 FG: 1.009 ABV: 5.0% IBU: 28

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Nanny State

by MaximumBeer

OG: 1.022 FG: 1.006 ABV: 1.9% IBU: 0

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jammy

by trell

OG: 1.042 FG: 1.007 ABV: 4.7% IBU: 36

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Xmas beer 2026

Holiday/Winter Special Spiced Beer by Collapse Brewing Co.

OG: 1.067 FG: 1.013 ABV: 7.0% IBU: 21

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gratzer

Piwo Grodziskie by Simon Camus

OG: 7.794 FG: 1.679 ABV: 3.2% IBU: 23

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Crown And Roses

Belgian Dark Strong Ale

OG: 1.085 FG: 1.010 ABV: 9.9% IBU: 30

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Summer Sipper

American Wheat Beer by Dan the Man

OG: 1.047 FG: 1.008 ABV: 5.1% IBU: 19

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Foxdog 4 Leaf Clover

Russian Imperial Stout by Ausknight

OG: 1.085 FG: 1.025 ABV: 7.9% IBU: 43

6 hours ago

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The Good Old Days

Weissbier

OG: 1.054 FG: 1.013 ABV: 5.3% IBU: 0

7 hours ago

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Pale ale

American Pale Ale

OG: 1.052 FG: 1.013 ABV: 5.1% IBU: 0

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