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Coonawarra Old Ale

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Added

2004-01-07

Brewer

L.V. Dohnt & Co

Alcohol/ volume

5 per cent

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Yes

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by Oliver and Geoff

January 7, 2004

4/5

Beer of the year contender

On January 7, this is an early contender for Beer of the Year. Smells like the terra rossa. Earthy and tasty.

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