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Hiatus Hazy IPA

by J.Bird

OG: 1.066 FG: 1.013 ABV: 7.0% IBU: 8

about 1 hour ago

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Irish red

Irish Red Ale

OG: 1.044 FG: 1.010 ABV: 4.6% IBU: 20

2 hours ago

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American Ale

American Pale Ale

OG: 1.044 FG: 1.008 ABV: 4.7% IBU: 64

2 hours ago

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HH 26

American IPA by Fochnossel Brewing

OG: 1.056 FG: 1.013 ABV: 5.5% IBU: 36

2 hours ago

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Bitter Lite

Best Bitter by david@gnomebrewshop.com

OG: 1.034 FG: 0.999 ABV: 4.5% IBU: 30

2 hours ago

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Darkened Brown Ale

American Brown Ale by sloughbrewer

OG: 1.054 FG: 1.013 ABV: 5.3% IBU: 29

5 hours ago

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Lawnmower2025

Light American Lager

OG: 1.045 FG: 1.011 ABV: 4.5% IBU: 11

6 hours ago

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Ramon Raspberry Wheat

American Wheat or Rye Beer by sloughbrewer

OG: 1.042 FG: 1.008 ABV: 4.5% IBU: 52

7 hours ago

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WC Pils

German Pils

OG: 1.050 FG: 1.008 ABV: 5.4% IBU: 40

8 hours ago

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American blond ale

American Amber Ale by finnley

OG: 1.053 FG: 1.011 ABV: 5.4% IBU: 20

8 hours ago

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