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Return the Key Pale Ale

Friction Beer CoSHAWNEE, KS
  • American Pale Ale
  • 5.5% ABV
  • Label approved Aug 28

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Friction Beer Co's American Pale Ale. Label approved 28 August 2026; not spotted yet.

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About this beer

This is the 3rd of 4 labels we have from Friction Beer Co. It is one of 77 american pale ale labels approved in August 2026. Its label was approved 4 days after it was submitted.

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A starting-point recipe from the style and the ABV on the label: derived, not tasted, and the sheet says which is which.

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Style: Pale AleBrewery: Friction Beer Co