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California Common

A basic California Common (American Lager) recipe utilizing Cluster hops to provide a classic American hop character.

Written by BYO Staff

Issue: December 2004

A basic California Common (American Lager) recipe utilizing Cluster hops to provide a classic American hop character.

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