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Blitzburgh Brown

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Schwarzbier

Schwarzbier by Mike J

OG: 1.048 FG: 1.010 ABV: 4.9% IBU: 30

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Baltic Porter

Baltic Porter by Shady Lane Brewing

OG: 1.079 FG: 1.021 ABV: 7.7% IBU: 31

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Imperial Chocolate/Raspberry Stout(10/26)

American Stout by Bigbre04

OG: 18.921 FG: 5.013 ABV: 8.2% IBU: 33

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Belgian Abbey Dubbel / Strong Ale

Belgian Tripel by B-rian

OG: 1.077 FG: 1.015 ABV: 8.1% IBU: 14

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Marzen 2026

Märzen by B-rian

OG: 1.064 FG: 1.023 ABV: 5.5% IBU: 13

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Hazy IPA

American IPA by DGF

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Gourdian Abyss - Spiced Pumpkin Stout

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OG: 1.081 FG: 1.014 ABV: 8.7% IBU: 36

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Winter IPA 2026

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OG: 1.069 FG: 1.017 ABV: 6.8% IBU: 45

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