From Bridge Brewing Company in North Vancouver comes their "Prime Time" a no compromise low calorie and low carb beer. The beer pours a golden colour with a white head. The aroma consists of citrus notes an lots of floral hops. The flavour is of citrus, mild citrus pith, low bitterness , grassiness and a … Continue reading Prime Time – Bridge Brewing Company
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Sparkle and Shine Saison – SILVER VALLEY BREWING
From Silver Valley Brewing out of Maple Ridge comes their “Sparkle and Shine Saison". The beer pours a cloudy orange colour with a white head. The aroma consists of citrus, bubblegum, sweetness, grain and spices. The flavour is of grain, citrus, grapefruit pith, bubblegum, sweetness, spices and some resin in the finish. The alcohol content … Continue reading Sparkle and Shine Saison – SILVER VALLEY BREWING
Money City Maniac: Dark Coffee Cerveza – SILVER VALLEY BREWING
From Silver Valley Brewing out of Maple Ridge comes their “Money City Maniac: Dark Coffee Cerveza". The beer pours a deep brown colour with a tan head. The aroma consists of coffee, caramel, mild roast and sweetness. the flavour is of caramel, toffee, coffee, mild bitterness, roasted malts, ash and some grainy finish. The alcohol … Continue reading Money City Maniac: Dark Coffee Cerveza – SILVER VALLEY BREWING
Dirty Blonde Ale – CENTRAL CITY BREWERS & DISTILLERS
From Central City Brewers & Distillers (Red Racer Brewing) in Surrey comes their “Dirty Blonde Ale". The beer pours a golden colour with a white head. The aroma consists of fruity citrus notes, grain and some sweetness in the finish. The flavour is of lemon, overall citrus, grain, biscuit, grassy hops and a little bite … Continue reading Dirty Blonde Ale – CENTRAL CITY BREWERS & DISTILLERS
Murder City – Dageraad Brewing (2 CROWS BREWING)
From Dageraad Brewing out of Barnaby in Collaboration with 2 Crows Brewing out of Halifax comes a multi coast collaboration in "Murder City" a Norwegian farmhouse session ale dry-hopped with Citra and Motueka. The beer pours a cloudy yellow colour with a white head. The aroma consist of pith, farmhouse yeast, citrus and grain. The … Continue reading Murder City – Dageraad Brewing (2 CROWS BREWING)
Chainsaws For Hands – Town Square Brewing
From Town Square Brewing in Edmonton Alberta comes their "Chainsaws For Hands" a Rye & Ginger Sour. The beer pours a cloudy orange colour with a white head. The aroma consists of ginger, lemon, tartness rye spice and a sweet finish. The flavour is of lemon, ginger, tartness, grain, rye spice with a sweet finish. … Continue reading Chainsaws For Hands – Town Square Brewing
Battleship Double IPA – STEAMWORKS BREWING
From Steamworks Brewing in Burnaby BC comes their “Battleship Double IPA". The beer pours a slightly cloudy amber colour with an off white head. The aroma consists of tropical fruit, pineapple, tropical candies and a sweet sugary finish. The flavour is of tropical fruit, pineapple, mango, mango candy, grain, some mild resin, citrus pith and … Continue reading Battleship Double IPA – STEAMWORKS BREWING
A Different Kind of Dynamite Cranberry Sour – SILVER VALLEY BREWING (Beer Brothers)
From Silver Valley Brewing out of Maple Ridge in collaboration with Instagrammers Beer Brothers comes their “A Different Kind of Dynamite Cranberry Sour". The beer pours a reddish colour with a mildly reddish tinged head. The aroma consists of mild cranberries, cranberry juice with a hint of tartness. The flavour is of cranberry, cranberry juice, … Continue reading A Different Kind of Dynamite Cranberry Sour – SILVER VALLEY BREWING (Beer Brothers)
India Pale Ale – Doan’s Craft Beer Co
From Doan's Craft Beer Co in Vancouver brewed out of Craft Collective Beerworks comes their "India Pale Ale". The beer pours a copper colour with a white head. The aroma consists of tropical, citrus, floral and sweet. The flavour is of pineapple, mango, citrus, resin, pine, mild bitterness and grain in the finish. The alcohol … Continue reading India Pale Ale – Doan’s Craft Beer Co
Lime Margarita Gose – CENTRAL CITY BREWERS & DISTILLERS
From Central City Brewers & Distillers (Red Racer Brewing) in Surrey comes their “Lime Margarita Gose". The beer pours a hazy orange colour with a white head. The aroma consists of salt, lime, general citrus and some grain. The flavour is of salt right up front with sour lime, generic citrus, hint of tequila with … Continue reading Lime Margarita Gose – CENTRAL CITY BREWERS & DISTILLERS
Boomerang 2 Double IPA – STEEL & OAK BREwing (Superflux Beer Company)
From New Westminster’s Steel & Oak Brewing in collaboration with Superflux Beer Company brewing comes their “Boomerang 2 Double IPA". The beer pours a murky orange colour with a white head. The aroma consists of tropical fruit, pine and herbal hops. The flavour is of Tropical fruits, mango, pineapple, cirrus rind, herbal hops, low bitterness … Continue reading Boomerang 2 Double IPA – STEEL & OAK BREwing (Superflux Beer Company)
312 Urban Wheat Ale – Goose Island Beer Company
From Goose Island Beer Company out of Chicago although brewed under contract in Canada Illinois comes their “312 Urban Wheat Ale". The beer pours a mild hazy orange colour with a white head. The aroma consists of big citrus notes, lemon, wheat, floral hops and some sweetness. The flavour is of lemon, lemon zest, wheat, … Continue reading 312 Urban Wheat Ale – Goose Island Beer Company
Everything Zen Dry Hopped Sour – SILVER VALLEY BREWING
From Silver Valley Brewing out of Maple Ridge comes their “Everything Zen Dry Hopped Sour". The beer pours a yellow gold colour with a white head. The aroma consists of citrus, lemon drops, sweetness and some tartness on the nose. The flavour is of tartness, lemon, more general citrus, hint of grain with a mild … Continue reading Everything Zen Dry Hopped Sour – SILVER VALLEY BREWING
Finback IPA – Finback Brewery
From Finback Brewery out of Queens New York comes their "Finback IPA". The beer pours a hazy orange colour with a white head. The aroma consists of tropical fruits, stone fruit, sweetness and floral hops. The flavour is of tropical fruits, pineapple, mango, stone fruit, candied fruit, grain, herbal hops and a low bitterness. The … Continue reading Finback IPA – Finback Brewery
Wine in a Treewell Belgian Ale – CENTRAL CITY BREWERS & DISTILLERS
From Central City Brewers & Distillers (Red Racer Brewing) in Surrey comes their “Wine in a Treewell Belgian Ale”. This beer was Day 13 in the collaboration Alpine Adventure Pack a Christmas calendar between Central City Brewers & Distillers and Parallel 49 Brewing. The beer pours an orange colour with a white head. The aroma … Continue reading Wine in a Treewell Belgian Ale – CENTRAL CITY BREWERS & DISTILLERS
Dinger Dave Dry Hopped Saison – Northwest Hop Farms
From Northwest Hop Farms brewed out of Dead Frog Brewery comes their "Dinger Dave Dry Hopped Saison". The saison pours a deep orange amber colour with a white head. The aroma consists of tropical fruits, saison spice, grain and a sweetness. The flavour is of saison spices, resin, mild tropical fruit, pith, grain and a … Continue reading Dinger Dave Dry Hopped Saison – Northwest Hop Farms
The Highway Lager – SILVER VALLEY BREWING
From Silver Valley Brewing out of Maple Ridge comes their “The Highway Lager". The beer pours a golden colour straw colour with a white head. The aroma consists of citrus, grain, sweetness and floral hops. The flavour is of grain, grassy hops, citrus, mild herbal notes and a very low bitterness. The alcohol content comes … Continue reading The Highway Lager – SILVER VALLEY BREWING
High Fives & Fun Times Sour Brut IPA – Big Ridge Brewing (SILVER VALLEY BREWING)
From Big Ridge Brewing in Surrey in collaboration with Silver Valley Brewing out of Maple Ridge comes their “High Fives & Fun Times Sour Brut IPA". The beer pours a golden yellow colour with an off white head. The aroma consists of floral hops, tartness with fruit notes. The flavour is of tartness up front, … Continue reading High Fives & Fun Times Sour Brut IPA – Big Ridge Brewing (SILVER VALLEY BREWING)
Wasted Grape Gewurztraminer Saison – TIN WHISTLE BREWING
From Penticton BC’s Tin Whistle Brewing in collaboration with Wild Goose Vineyards comes their "Wasted Grape Gewürztraminer Saison". The beer poured a copper colour with a white head. The aroma consists of wine notes from the Gewurztraminer grapes, spices and stone fruits. The flavour is of wine grapes, lemon, stone fruit, spices, grains and a mild … Continue reading Wasted Grape Gewurztraminer Saison – TIN WHISTLE BREWING
Thrift Shop Dry Hopped Malt Liquor – SILVER VALLEY BREWING
From Silver Valley Brewing out of Maple Ridge comes their “Thrift Shop Dry Hopped Malt Liquor". The beer pours a semi dark orange with a white head. The aroma consists of orange citrus sweetness a hint of grain and just an overall pleasant fruity aroma. The flavour is of oranges, orange peel and pith, some … Continue reading Thrift Shop Dry Hopped Malt Liquor – SILVER VALLEY BREWING
Summit Speakeasy Old Fashioned Extra Pale Ale – CENTRAL CITY BREWERS & DISTILLERS
From Central City Brewers & Distillers (Red Racer Brewing) in Surrey comes a comparison between their "Summit Speakeasy Old Fashioned Extra Pale Ale" and their "After Hours Pale Ale". Both beer were versions of an Old Fashioned beer the first being from their collaboration Alpine Adventure Pack a Christmas calendar between Central City Brewers & … Continue reading Summit Speakeasy Old Fashioned Extra Pale Ale – CENTRAL CITY BREWERS & DISTILLERS
Transmigration of Souls Double IPA – Orpheus Brewing
From Orpheus Brewing in Atlanta Georgia comes their "Transmigration of Souls Double IPA". The beer poured a cloudy orange colour with a white head. The aroma consists of tropical fruit, pineapple, mango with some sweetness. The flavour is of tropical fruits like mango and pineapple, citrus, candied fruit, sweetness, some grain, maybe some pine and … Continue reading Transmigration of Souls Double IPA – Orpheus Brewing
Superfruit IPA – CENTRAL CITY BREWERS & DISTILLERS
From Central City Brewers & Distillers (Red Racer Brewing) in Surrey comes their “Superfruit IPA" a beer with mango and passion fruit. The beer pours a cloudy orange with an off white head. The aroma consists of mango, passion fruit, sweetness and floral hops. The flavour is of grain, resin, pine, mild bitterness, mango, passion … Continue reading Superfruit IPA – CENTRAL CITY BREWERS & DISTILLERS
Idiot Strings Cranberry Chili Session Ale – CENTRAL CITY BREWERS & DISTILLERS
From Central City Brewers & Distillers (Red Racer Brewing) in Surrey comes their “Idiot Strings Cranberry Chili Session Ale". This beer containing containing Orange Liquor was Day 5 in the collaboration Alpine Adventure Pack a Christmas calendar between Central City Brewers & Distillers and Parallel 49 Brewing. The beer pours a reddish amber colour with … Continue reading Idiot Strings Cranberry Chili Session Ale – CENTRAL CITY BREWERS & DISTILLERS
After Hours Pale Ale – Central City Brewers & Distillers
From Central City Brewers & Distillers (Red Racer Brewing) in Surrey comes their "After Hours Pale Ale" an Old Fashioned styled pale ale with Whisky, Orange Peels and Cherries. This beer is blended with their Lohin McKinnon Single malt Whiskey as well as their in house made bitters Cherry and Orange. The beer pours a … Continue reading After Hours Pale Ale – Central City Brewers & Distillers
Layer Up Winter Wheat Ale – STANLEY PARK BREWING
From Delta’s Stanley Park Brewing comes their new “Layer Up Winter Wheat Ale". The beer pours a chestnut brown with a tan head. The aroma consists of berries, citrus, sweetness and wheat. The flavour is of berries, citrus, orange, cherry, grain, wheat and sweetness. The alcohol content comes in at 5.2% with an IBU of … Continue reading Layer Up Winter Wheat Ale – STANLEY PARK BREWING
Jetpacks Was Yes West Coast IPA – SILVER VALLEY BREWING
From Silver Valley Brewing out of Maple Ridge comes their “Jetpacks Was Yes" a West Coast IPA. The beer pours a golden colour with a white head and lacing. The aroma consists of floral hops, melon and some hints of malts. The flavour is of melon, citrus, herbal hops, resin, grain and medium bitterness. The … Continue reading Jetpacks Was Yes West Coast IPA – SILVER VALLEY BREWING
Jalea Guava Saison – Andina Brewing Company
From Andina Brewing Company in Vancouver comes their “Jalea Guava Saison". The beer pours a murky orange with a white head. The aroma consists of guava, tropical fruit, sweetness and grain. The flavour is of guava, tropical fruit, citrus rind and pith, hint of grains and some yeast in the end. The alcohol content comes … Continue reading Jalea Guava Saison – Andina Brewing Company
(Trail Brew) Tidal Series Harvest Saison – VANCOUVER ISLAND BREWING
Trail Brew Chain Lakes Trail - Mt Baker - Snoqualmie National Forest (Trail Brew) Tidal Series Harvest Saison - Vancouver Island Brewing On October 21st, 2018 I had the pleasure of joining 4 women on a hike to Chain Lakes Trail also known as Chain Lakes Loop at Mount Baker. I met one backpacking up … Continue reading (Trail Brew) Tidal Series Harvest Saison – VANCOUVER ISLAND BREWING
Japanese Biere De Garde (Aged 1+ Year) – Granville Island Brewing
From Granville Island Brewing out of Vancouver comes their new “Japanese Biere De Garde” released back in August 2017. The beer pours a cloudy orange colour with a white head. The aroma consists of ripe stone fruit, citrus and sweetness but overall just a very fruity nose. The flavour is of stone fruit, lemon, pickles, … Continue reading Japanese Biere De Garde (Aged 1+ Year) – Granville Island Brewing
Little Dog Syndrome Fresh Hop Double IPA – Yellow Dog Brewing Company
From Yellow Dog Brewing in Port Moody comes their "Little Dog Syndrome Fresh Hop Double IPA". The beer pours a mildly cloudy yellow colour with a white puffy head. The aroma consists of floral and herbal hops with lots of citr. The flavour is of herbal hops, resin, huge grapefruit, citrus pith, grassy hops, some … Continue reading Little Dog Syndrome Fresh Hop Double IPA – Yellow Dog Brewing Company
Fresh Hopped Estate Grown ESB – SPINNAKERS GASTRO BREWPUB
From Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub in Victoria comes their "Fresh Hopped Estate Grown ESB". The beer pours a very deep amber colour with an off white head. The aroma consists of very floral and herbal hops, grain and caramel. The flavour is of grain, caramel, herbal and grassy hops and a low bitterness. The alcohol content … Continue reading Fresh Hopped Estate Grown ESB – SPINNAKERS GASTRO BREWPUB
Beauregarde Blueberry Wit – THE PARKSIDE BREWERY
From the Parkside Brewery in Port Moody comes their “Beauregarde Blueberry Wit". The beer pours a deep red colour with a light red head on top. The aroma consists of huge blueberries, wheat and some sweetness. The flavour is of blueberries, wheat, grain, yeast but not all that sweet. The alcohol content comes in at … Continue reading Beauregarde Blueberry Wit – THE PARKSIDE BREWERY
Dortmunder Export Lager – Bomber Brewing
From Bomber Brewing in East Vancouver comes their “Dortmunder Export Lager" a beer brewed for the St. Augustine’s 10th Anniversary party on August 9, 2018. The beer pours a copper colour with a white head. The aroma consists of grain, bread, citrus, sweetness and a grassy finish. The flavour is of grain, cracker malts, citrus, sweetness, … Continue reading Dortmunder Export Lager – Bomber Brewing
(Trail Brew) The Bright Side – Dageraad Brewing
Trail Brew Three Brothers Mountain - E.C. Manning Provincial Park The Bright Side - Dageraad Brewing Back on July 15th, 2018 I headed out to Manning Park for the next iteration of Trail Brew. The weather was beautiful this day and I knew it would be hot but I had no idea just how hot … Continue reading (Trail Brew) The Bright Side – Dageraad Brewing
Hefeweizen – BACKROADS BREWING
From Backroads Brewing in Nelson comes their “Hefeweizen". The beer pours a mildy cloudy and deep golden colour with a white head. The aroma consists of wheat, banana, spices and some sweetness. The flavour is of what, banana, citrus, grain, wheat and sweetness. The alcohol content comes in at 5% with an IBU of 13. … Continue reading Hefeweizen – BACKROADS BREWING
White Rabbit Lemon Raz Radler – RUSSELL BREWING
From Russell Brewing in Surrey comes their “White Rabbit Lemon Raz Radler". The beer pours a straw yellow with a white head. The aroma consists of lemon, raspberry, general berries, wheat and sweetness. The flavour is of lemon, raspberry, berries, wheat, grain and sweetness. The alcohol content comes in at 3.5% with and IBU of … Continue reading White Rabbit Lemon Raz Radler – RUSSELL BREWING
Ambrée Biére De Garde – Backroads Brewing
From Backroads Brewing in Nelson comes their "Ambrée Biére De Garde" the first barrel aged beer from the brewery. The beer pours a deep amber colour with a tan head. The aroma consists of red wine, cherries, plum, toffee, oak and a sweetness in the finish. The flavour is of grain, oak, red wine, cherries, … Continue reading Ambrée Biére De Garde – Backroads Brewing
Belgian Saison – RUSSELL BREWING
From Russell Brewing in Surrey comes their “Belgian Saison". The beer pours a golden colour with a white head. The aroma consists of yeast, citrus, banana, earth, spices, grain and floral hops. The flavour is of lemon, citrus rind,banana, spices, pepper, earth, yeast, grain and a low bitterness. The alcohol content comes in at 5.8% … Continue reading Belgian Saison – RUSSELL BREWING
Brut IPA – STEAMWORKS BREWING
From Steamworks Brewing in Burnaby BC comes their “Brut IPA". This is a new style of IPA that is exploding in the US right now. The beer finishes very dry by adding an enzyme amylase that breaks down the sugars reducing sweetness and kicking up the mouthfeel. The beer pours a yellow colour with a … Continue reading Brut IPA – STEAMWORKS BREWING
Crewseeker Wild Saison – BRITANNIA BREWING COMPANY (Four Winds Brewing)
From Britannia Brewing Company in the Richmond with a tasting room in Steveston Village in collaboration with Four Winds Brewing in Delta comes their "Crewseeker Wild Saison". The beer poured an amber colour with a white head. The aroma consists of fruit, grape must, pear, yeast, mild funk, spice and some oak. The flavour is … Continue reading Crewseeker Wild Saison – BRITANNIA BREWING COMPANY (Four Winds Brewing)
Hoplite India Session Ale – TORCHLIGHT BREWING
From Torchlight Brewing in Nelson BC comes their “Hoplite India Session Ale". The beer pours a straw yellow colour with a white head. The aroma consists of citrusy lemon, floral hops and sweetness. The flavour is of citrus, citrus rind, grain, grassy and pine hops with some mild bitterness. The alcohol content comes in at … Continue reading Hoplite India Session Ale – TORCHLIGHT BREWING
Summer Remix mix pack – Moody Ales
From Moody Ales in Port Moody comes their "Summer Remix Mix Pack" containing the Pool Party Raspberry Hefe and the Sunday Funday Lime Kolsch. Like the original Mixed Forecast pack this one hits the spot for the weather as we have hit our first heat wave of the year. Pool Party Raspberry Hefe Pool Party … Continue reading Summer Remix mix pack – Moody Ales
The Lion ESB – Silver Valley Brewing
From Silver Valley Brewing out of Maple Ridge comes their “The Lion ESB". The beer pours a fairly deep copper colour with a light tan head. The aroma consists of fruity notes, caramel malt and floral hops. The flavour is of caramel, grain, fruity notes, some citrus rind and some mild hops bitterness. The alcohol … Continue reading The Lion ESB – Silver Valley Brewing
Czech Please – Torque Brewing
From Torque Brewing in Winnipeg Manitoba comes their “Czech Please" a Czech Pilsner. The beer pours a golden to straw colour with a white head. The aroma consists of grainy malts, citrus and floral hops. The flavour is of grain, lemon, citrus rind, mild grassy hops and a low bitterness. The alcohol content comes in … Continue reading Czech Please – Torque Brewing
Like the Sun Golden Ale – Silver Valley Brewing
From Silver Valley Brewing out of Maple Ridge comes their "Like the Sun" Golden Ale. The beer pours a golden colour with a white head. The aroma consists of lemon, grainy malts, floral hops and sweetness. The flavour is of lemon, grainy malts, herbal hops, pith, semi sweetness and a light bitterness. The alcohol content … Continue reading Like the Sun Golden Ale – Silver Valley Brewing
Paradise Found (Ginger Super Berliner) – ANNEX ALE PROJECT
From Annex Ale Project in Calgary Alberta comes their “Paradise Found (Ginger Super Berliner)". The beer pours a cloudy orange colour with a white head. The aroma consists of candied ginger, citrusy lemon, grain and cereal malts with some leafy hops. The flavour is of ginger, ginger tea, lemon, lemon peel, mild tartness, sweetness and … Continue reading Paradise Found (Ginger Super Berliner) – ANNEX ALE PROJECT
THE OFFICIAL 2018 VCBW COLLABORATION BEER: SEA-TO-SKY EDITION
The Official 2018 Vancouver Craft Beer Week collaboration beer was brewed at Backcountry Brewing in Squamish in collaboration with Beere Brewing in North Vancouver and Coast Mountain Brewing in Whistler. This years beer was the "Double Dry Hopped Pilsner". The beer pours a copper colour with a white head but this is not a super … Continue reading THE OFFICIAL 2018 VCBW COLLABORATION BEER: SEA-TO-SKY EDITION
Helles Lager – Trading Post Brewing
From Trading Post Brewing in Langley comes their “Helles Lager". The beer pours a copper colour with a white head. The aroma consists of grain, citrus, sweetness and floral hops. The flavour is of grain, bready malts, citrus, grassy hops and sweetness. The alcohol content comes in at 5%. This is definitely a well crafted … Continue reading Helles Lager – Trading Post Brewing
Formative Years Double IPA – Annex Ale Project
From Annex Ale Project in Calgary Alberta comes their "Formative Years Double IPA" both their Anniversary brew and well as their 100th Batch of beer. The beer pours a copper colour with a slightly off white head. The aroma consists of pineapple, tropical fruits, citrus, orange zest, sweetness. The flavour is of pineapple, tropical fruits, … Continue reading Formative Years Double IPA – Annex Ale Project
Gaper Juice – Coast Mountain Brewing (Handlebar Cafe and Apres)
From Coast Mountain Brewing in Whistler in Collaboration with Handlebar Cafe and Apres comes the "Gaper Juice" a hazy Session Ale made for Gaper Day the last day of skiing at Whistler Mountain and the day you dress in your craziest outfit. Gaper Day takes place on May 21st this year. The beer pours a deeply … Continue reading Gaper Juice – Coast Mountain Brewing (Handlebar Cafe and Apres)
Tiger Shark Citra Pale Ale – Phillips Brewing & Malting Co
From Phillips Brewing & Malting Co in Victoria comes their "Tiger Shark Citra Pale Ale". The beer pours a golden straw colour with a white head. The aroma consists of bright citrus and tropical fruit, sweetness, some grains and floral hops. The flavour is of citrus, tropical fruits, orange peel, pith, grain and a decent … Continue reading Tiger Shark Citra Pale Ale – Phillips Brewing & Malting Co
Belgian Style Blonde Ale – Trading Post Brewing
From Trading Post Brewing in Langley comes their “Belgian Style Blonde Ale”. The beer pours a mildly cloudy orange colour with a white head. The aroma consists of bubblegum, candy sugar, fruity notes, spices, Belgian yeast and sweetness. The flavour is of bubblegum, citrus, esters, candy sugar, grain, herbal hops and a low bitterness. The … Continue reading Belgian Style Blonde Ale – Trading Post Brewing
(Trail Brew) Sunrise Gose – Coal Harbour Brewing
Trail Brew Stawamus Chief First and Second Peak - Stawamus Chief Provincial Park and Protected Area Sunrise Gose - Coal Harbour Brewing On May 12th, 2018 I decided to head out to Squamish the self proclaimed Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada to take a hike. This does not seem like unfounded boasting though as hiking, … Continue reading (Trail Brew) Sunrise Gose – Coal Harbour Brewing
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