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Man at His Best
In Praise of the Short Beer
Because a shot goes best with beer—but not too much
August
1
2014
DAVID WONDRICH
In Praise of the Short Beer
DAVID WONDRICH
August
1
2014
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Man at His Best
In Praise of the Short Beer
Because a shot goes best with beer—but not too much
August
1
2014
DAVID WONDRICH
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