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Extract Saison

by Miniaturehorse

OG: 1.050 FG: 1.013 ABV: 4.9% IBU: 0

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Doppelbock by egbowe

OG: 1.071 FG: 1.013 ABV: 7.6% IBU: 20

about 1 hour ago

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You Killed Kenny

Ordinary Bitter by Big Poppi

OG: 8.068 FG: 2.057 ABV: 3.2% IBU: 22

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Belated Harvest Ale '26

American Pale Ale by Ian Purvis

OG: 1.051 FG: 1.010 ABV: 5.4% IBU: 44

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Irish Stout

OG: 1.047 FG: 1.012 ABV: 4.6% IBU: 0

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Imperiale Stout

Imperial Stout

OG: 1.086 FG: 1.020 ABV: 8.8% IBU: 40

4 hours ago

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Sunfire Halo

American IPA by glaxo2

OG: 1.059 FG: 1.011 ABV: 6.4% IBU: 0

4 hours ago

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Mind Fizz

OG: 1.046 FG: 1.000 ABV: 6.0% IBU: 0

5 hours ago

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Spiced Orange Blonde

Blonde Ale by 39th Brewery

OG: 10.868 FG: 2.069 ABV: 4.7% IBU: 16

5 hours ago

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Old English Strong Ale

Strong Bitter by Wheel Ale Brewing

OG: 1.061 FG: 1.012 ABV: 6.4% IBU: 37

7 hours ago

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