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Light American Lager by matchclock5

OG: 1.047 FG: 1.012 ABV: 4.6% IBU: 1

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Kveik NEIPA

Specialty IPA: New England IPA by Semper Sitientum

OG: 1.067 FG: 1.014 ABV: 6.9% IBU: 19

12 minutes ago

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F**k Spiders

OG: 1.045 FG: 1.009 ABV: 4.8% IBU: 18

15 minutes ago

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Mango Milkshake

Specialty IPA: New England IPA by FearBeer

OG: 1.060 FG: 1.017 ABV: 5.6% IBU: 32

34 minutes ago

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Sour April 22, 2026

Gueuze by Willy816

OG: 1.046 FG: 1.006 ABV: 5.2% IBU: 15

34 minutes ago

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Brew-Noir

Fruit Beer

OG: 1.055 FG: 1.013 ABV: 5.5% IBU: 34

38 minutes ago

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Italian Pils

International Pale Lager by Bames

OG: 1.053 FG: 1.012 ABV: 5.4% IBU: 47

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Bar Snacks

Witbier

OG: 1.057 FG: 1.012 ABV: 5.9% IBU: 21

2 hours ago

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ホワイトシード周年 沼津仕込み

by Repu

OG: 12.023 FG: 2.483 ABV: 5.1% IBU: 14

2 hours ago

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Drafty Kiltish

Scottish Export 80/- by Jeff Summerlin

OG: 1.069 FG: 1.020 ABV: 6.4% IBU: 18

4 hours ago

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