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From the Los Altos Town Crier – Hops for the holidays: Selecting the best celebration brews

Sudzers CFO Derek W’s monthly beer column in the Los Altos Town Crier features holiday recommendations from Port Brewing and Drake’s Brewing. Cheers!

Hops for the holidays: Selecting the best celebration brews

Author SudzersPosted on November 28, 2023

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