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Irish Stout

OG: 1.041 FG: 1.009 ABV: 4.1% IBU: 33

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American IPA

OG: 1.048 FG: 1.009 ABV: 5.1% IBU: 48

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11. Saison 030526

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OG: 1.044 FG: 1.008 ABV: 4.7% IBU: 17

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American Pale Ale

OG: 1.062 FG: 1.016 ABV: 6.1% IBU: 75

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Spruce tip ale

American Pale Ale by Option31

OG: 1.048 FG: 1.010 ABV: 5.0% IBU: 11

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Easy Beginner American Pale Ale

OG: 1.018 FG: 1.005 ABV: 1.8% IBU: 0

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Big Brew Dark Goddess

Imperial Stout by grinoscar

OG: 1.105 FG: 1.024 ABV: 10.6% IBU: 93

6 hours ago

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American IPA

OG: 1.056 FG: 1.014 ABV: 5.5% IBU: 61

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STOUT DA COPA

Oatmeal Stout

OG: 1.049 FG: 1.012 ABV: 4.9% IBU: 0

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

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