Sketchbook Brewing Co. - Skokie

On Tap

• ERIS Blush

  Cider · 6.0% · Chicago, IL

  Hard cider with a blend of sweet and tart cherries. Cherrybomb!

  0.15L Draft $4

  0.3L Draft $8

• Sketchbook & The Black Beer Baron-Funkin' For Jamaica

  Foreign Stout · 6.5% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  A tropical stout that pays homage to the foreign export stouts primarily brewed in the Caribbean.

  5oz Draft $3

  0.3L Draft $5

  0.5L Draft $8

• Sketchbook Amistosa

  Lager · 5.3% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Light and refreshing Mexican style Lager. Smooth and full of character. Hopped with Sorachi Ace for a hint of citrus.

  5oz Draft $3

  0.3L Draft $5

  0.5L Draft $7

• Sketchbook Beer For The Soul

  Belgian Pale Ale · 5.5% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Sketchbook brewed, Soul & Smoke inspired, this Belgian pale ale is delicately hopped and refreshing.

  5oz Draft $3

  0.3L Draft $5

  0.5L Draft $8

• Sketchbook Catharina Fruited Sour

  Berliner Weisse · 6.0% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  The Brazilian spin on a traditional Berliner Weisse, this version is Mango Passionfruit.

  5oz Draft $4

  0.3L Draft $8

• Sketchbook Coastal IPA

  IPA · 6.5% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Lake Michigan water, midwest hops, and Wisconsin barley. Bitter citrus, with a piney finish over lightly toasted malts.

  5oz Draft $3

  0.3L Draft $5

  0.5L Draft $8

• Sketchbook Doodle Hoppy Pale Ale

  American Pale Ale · 2.4% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Our new lightly brewed ale for when you want the craft without the crash. Bright, crisp, and full flavored with bold hoppy character. Brewed for long days, easy nights, and one more pint with friends. Under 80 Calories per 12oz serving (estimated) Dry hopped with Krush, Vista, and Ahtanum

  5oz Draft $3

  0.3L Draft $5

  0.5L Draft $7

• Sketchbook Drink Illinois West Coast Pilsner

  West Coast Pilsner · 5.0% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Bright and crisp, with citrus and stone fruit from the hops. A collaboration with breweries in Illinois to fundraise the Illinois Brewer's Guild.

  0.15L Draft $3

  0.3L Draft $5

  0.5L Draft $8

• Sketchbook Grodziskie

  Smoked Beer · 4.4% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  A light, Polish smoked wheat beer with a load of smoke flavor from the heirloom smoked malt, and a spicy and herbal hop flavor from Saaz hops.

  5oz Draft $3

  0.3L Draft $5

  0.5L Draft $7.50

• Sketchbook Insufficient Clearance

  IPA · 5.0% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Packed with juicy flavors of mango, guava, and pineapple smoothie complete with whipped cream texture into an impossibly small space.

  5oz Draft $3

  0.3L Draft $5

  0.5L Draft $8

• Sketchbook Level Par

  Helles Lager · 5.5% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Level Par Lager is created for our local golf community with a refreshing and delicious taste that is perfect for your foursome or post-round celebrations.

  5oz Draft $3

  0.3L Draft $5

  0.5L Draft $7.50

• Sketchbook Main Squeeze Grapefruit Radler

  Radler · 2.5% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  One of our light and tasty lagers gets a summer makeover with our lightly sweetened, homemade grapefruit-ade creating a refreshing, sessionable way to beat the heat.

  5oz Draft $3

  0.3L Draft $5

  0.5L Draft $7

• Sketchbook Night Game

  Double IPA · 8.8% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Double IPA with mosaic hops and Honey. Huge tropical fruit, citrus and floral flavors and aromas. The malt is simple and lends a drier and refreshing IPA.

  5oz Draft $4

  0.3L Draft $8

• Sketchbook Oktoberfest

  Oktoberfest · 5.4% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Traditional German Style Marzen brewed every Fall to celebrate the Oktoberfest season. Light bodied, and full of complex malt flavors.

  0.15L Draft $3

  0.3L Draft $5

  0.5L Draft $8

• Sketchbook Orange Door

  IPA · 7.2% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  A seriously well balanced IPA that's Dry Hopped twice to bring citrus and piney aromas on a beautiful and complex malt backbone.

  5oz Draft $3

  0.3L Draft $5

  0.5L Draft $8

• Sketchbook Pinky Sweater

  Pilsner · 5.5% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  This light-bodied beer has a dry finish that is crisp, clean and refreshing.

  5oz Draft $3

  0.3L Draft $5

  0.5L Draft $8

• Sketchbook Secret Stuff

  Hard Seltzer · 6.0% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Made with gluten free ingredients. A touch of pineapple juice adds sweetness to our light, dry seltzer.

  5oz Draft $3

  0.3L Draft $5

  0.5L Draft $7

• Sketchbook Session Coastal Ipa

  Session IPA · 4.8% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Hop-forward, and breezy IPA brewed with Nectaron Hops. A clean malt profile allows the hop flavors to shine.

  5oz Draft $3

  0.3L Draft $5

  0.5L Draft $7

• Sketchbook Snowy Owl

  Amber Ale · 5.6% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Crisp and clean with caramel malts and spicy notes from the rye that are complemented by strong citrus and tropical fruit notes from dry hopping.

  5oz Draft $3

  0.3L Draft $5

  0.5L Draft $8

• Sketchbook Twice Lucky

  Pub Ale · 3.8% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Made with English malts and English hops; low in carbonation and low in hop flavor, making it a very drinkable and refreshing ale.

  5oz Draft $3

  0.3L Draft $5

  0.5L Draft $7

Featured Beer (can pours)

• Sketchbook Barrel Aged Lapwing

  Scotch Ale · 10.4% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Expect earthy notes from this barrel-aged 'Wee Heavy' and a strong bourbon finish.

  12oz Can $8.50

• Sketchbook Celestial BA Imperial Stout

  Imperial Stout · 13.0% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Rich and dark Imperial Stout plus notes of vanilla, toffee, and dark berry flavors from the barrels, with a smooth and warming finish.

  12oz Can $8.50

• Sketchbook Celestial Double BA Imperial Stout

  B.A. Russian Imperial · 13.0% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Our deep strong stout with vanilla, toffee, dried fruit and bourbon flavors, this time Double barrel-aged, starting waaaaay back in 2022 in Willett Bourbon and then Rye barrels.

  12oz Can $8.50

• Sketchbook Cumulus

  German Hefeweizen · 5.5% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  A traditional German wheat beer with a delicate balance of banana and clove aroma and flavor.

  16oz Can $7

• Sketchbook Sonder Track

  Brown Ale · 5.5% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Sonder Track is a rich, contemplative brown ale. Smooth and earthy, it invites you to pause and consider the depth in every passing moment.

  16oz Can $7

Guest Offerings (can pours)

• 1. Seattle Cider Basil & Mint

  Cider · 6.9% · Seattle, WA

  Fermented with fresh basil and mint, this off-dry cider starts savory and floral, complemented perfectly by a tart, clean finish.

  12oz Can $7

• 2. Seattle Cider Dry Cider

  Cider · 6.5% · Seattle, WA

  Dry and pleasantly acidic, flavors of nectarine, under ripe peach and tart cherry hit the palate with no residual sweetness.

  12oz Can $7

Non-Alcoholic Drinks

• Athletic Free Wave Hazy IPA

  Non-Alcoholic · 0.5% · Stratford, CT

  This mouth watering IPA is loaded with Amarillo, Citra, and Mosaic hops.

  12oz Can $6

• Athletic Oktoberfest

  Oktoberfest · 0.5% · Stratford, CT

  In honor of the traditional Oktoberfest, this Festbier style is brewed with German Vienna and Munich malts and German Hersbrucker hops.

  12oz Can $6

• Athletic Run Wild

  Non-Alcoholic · 0.5% · Stratford, CT

  Well-balanced, with an approachable bitterness and classic piney, citrusy aroma, blended perfectly with a subtle, yet complex malt profile.

  12oz Can $6

• Athletic Upside Dawn Golden Ale

  Non-Alcoholic · 0.5% · Stratford, CT

  Refreshing, clean, balanced, light-bodied. Aromas subtle with floral and earthy notes. Crafted to remove gluten*.

  12oz Can $6

• Brava Kombucha Brava Hibiscus, Passion Fruit, Lavender Kombucha

  Kombucha · 0.0% · Evanston, IL

  Variety of flavored kombuchas.

  5oz Draft $3

  14oz Draft $7

• Sketchbook Hop2o Hop Water

  Non-Alcoholic · 0.0% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Sparkling water infused with hop oils for a very subtle flavor of the hop variety chosen.

  12oz Can $3

Snacks

• Firestick pretzel sticks

  We carry a rotating selection of seasoned pretzel sticks, all with a touch of cayenne.

  Box $6

• Great Lakes Kettle Chips

  BBQ, Salt & Vinegar, or Original flavor. Kettle chips from MI.

  $2.50

Cans To-Go

• Sketchbook + Industry Ales Kernel Krush

  Hazy IPA · 6.5% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Our latest collaboration, this time with Industry Ales features regenerative malt from Root Shoot Malting, who retain and reuse water, bio-sequester carbon, and promote biodiversity in our region... more

  16oz 4 Pack Cans $11.49

• Sketchbook Amistosa

  Lager · 5.3% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Light and refreshing Mexican style Lager. Smooth and full of character. Hopped with Sorachi Ace for a hint of citrus.

  16oz 4 Pack Cans $10.49

  12oz 12 Pack Cans $20.99

• Sketchbook Barrel Aged Lapwing

  Scotch Ale · 10.4% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Expect earthy notes from this barrel-aged 'Wee Heavy' and a strong bourbon finish.

  12oz 4 Pack Cans $19.95

• Sketchbook Catharina Fruited Sour

  Berliner Weisse · 6.0% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  The Brazilian spin on a traditional Berliner Weisse, this version is Mango Passionfruit.

  16oz 4 Pack Cans $12.49

• Sketchbook Celestial BA Imperial Stout

  Imperial Stout · 13.0% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Rich and dark Imperial Stout plus notes of vanilla, toffee, and dark berry flavors from the barrels, with a smooth and warming finish.

  12oz 4 Pack Cans $29.99

• Sketchbook Celestial Double BA Imperial Stout

  B.A. Russian Imperial · 13.0% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Our deep strong stout with vanilla, toffee, dried fruit and bourbon flavors, this time Double barrel-aged, starting waaaaay back in 2022 in Willett Bourbon and then Rye barrels.

  12oz 4 Pack Cans $34.99

• Sketchbook Coastal IPA

  IPA · 6.5% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Lake Michigan water, midwest hops, and Wisconsin barley. Bitter citrus, with a piney finish over lightly toasted malts.

  16oz 4 Pack Cans $11.49

• Sketchbook Grodziskie

  Smoked Beer · 4.4% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  A light, Polish smoked wheat beer with a load of smoke flavor from the heirloom smoked malt, and a spicy and herbal hop flavor from Saaz hops.

  16oz 4 Pack Cans $10.49

• Sketchbook Hop2o Hop Water

  Non-Alcoholic · 0.0% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Sparkling water infused with hop oils for a very subtle flavor of the hop variety chosen.

  12oz 4 Pack Cans $5.99

• Sketchbook Insufficient Clearance

  IPA · 5.0% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Packed with juicy flavors of mango, guava, and pineapple smoothie complete with whipped cream texture into an impossibly small space.

  16oz 4 Pack Cans $10.49

  12oz 12 Pack Cans $20.99

• Sketchbook Level Par

  Helles Lager · 5.5% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Level Par Lager is created for our local golf community with a refreshing and delicious taste that is perfect for your foursome or post-round celebrations.

  16oz 4 Pack Cans $10.49

• Sketchbook Main Squeeze

  Radler · 2.6% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Our first radler, made with Pinky Sweater Pilsner and lemon juice. Light and refreshing!

  16oz 4 Pack Cans $10.49

• Sketchbook Night Game

  Double IPA · 8.8% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Double IPA with mosaic hops and Honey. Huge tropical fruit, citrus and floral flavors and aromas. The malt is simple and lends a drier and refreshing IPA.

  4 Pack Cans $12.49

• Sketchbook No Parking

  American Pale Ale · 4.4% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  An American Pale Ale with a light, crisp body, dry hopped with Citra for its citrusy and fruity flavor and aroma profile.

  4 Pack Cans $10.49

• Sketchbook Oktoberfest

  Oktoberfest · 5.4% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Traditional German Style Marzen brewed every Fall to celebrate the Oktoberfest season. Light bodied, and full of complex malt flavors.

  16oz 4 Pack Cans $11.49

• Sketchbook Orange Door

  IPA · 7.2% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  A seriously well balanced IPA that's Dry Hopped twice to bring citrus and piney aromas on a beautiful and complex malt backbone.

  4 Pack Cans $11.49

• Sketchbook Pinky Sweater

  Pilsner · 5.5% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  This light-bodied beer has a dry finish that is crisp, clean and refreshing.

  4 Pack Cans $10.49

• Sketchbook Session Coastal Ipa

  Session IPA · 4.8% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Hop-forward, and breezy IPA brewed with Nectaron Hops. A clean malt profile allows the hop flavors to shine.

  16oz 4 Pack Cans $11.49

• Sketchbook Twice Lucky

  Pub Ale · 3.8% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Made with English malts and English hops; low in carbonation and low in hop flavor, making it a very drinkable and refreshing ale.

  4 Pack Cans $10.49

Featured Beer (can pours)

• Sketchbook BA Tripel G

  Tripel · 10.6% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Our FOBAB Gold medal-winning Belgian Tripel spent 3 months in Vincent Arroyo Cabernet barrels. Flavors of banana, pear, and caramel are tempered by the tannins, giving it a drier, slightly acidic finish.

  12oz Can $9

• Sketchbook Celestial BA Imperial Stout

  Imperial Stout · 13.0% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Rich and dark Imperial Stout plus notes of vanilla, toffee, and dark berry flavors from the barrels, with a smooth and warming finish.

  12oz Can $8.50

• Sketchbook Celestial Ba Imperial "Figgy Pudding" Stout

  Imperial Stout · 13.0% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  A deep strong stout with vanilla, toffee, and dried fruit flavors. Black Mission Figs and Orange Zest add flavors reminiscent of boozy pudding. ON SALE NOW!

  12oz Can $8.50

Guest Offerings (can pours)

• Stem Real Dry Apple Cider

  Cider · 6.8% · Denver, CO

  Alluringly and clean and unassuming, this crisp and fruit-forward cider is crafted from Pacific Northwest apple, fermented dry and aged in stainless steel.

  12oz Can $7

• Tandem Ciders Smackintosh

  Cider · 4.5% · Suttons Bay, MI

  This cider is mostly McIntosh apples, which account for it’s distinctly McIntosh flavor. It's just sweet enough to remove the pucker.

  16oz Can $7.50

• Shacksbury The Vermonter

  Cider · 6.0% · Shoreham, VT

  Dry, gin botanical cider made by slowly fermenting apples and adding juniper berries.

  12oz Can $7

Non-Alcoholic Drinks

• Sketchbook Hop2o Hop Water

  Non-Alcoholic · 0.0% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Sparkling water infused with hop oils for a very subtle flavor of the hop variety chosen.

  Draft

Cans To-Go

• Seldom Beer Co. Riveting Rouge Irish Red Ale 4pk Cans

  Irish Red Ale · 4.8% · Darien, IL

  Name: Riveting Rouge Style: Irish Red Ale (with an American twist) ABV: 4.8% A striking contrast of a pillowy, off white head and a deep garnet body with flecks of copper grace the eyes. A light toasty and caramelly aroma greets the nose, with the slightest hint of berry on the edge... more

  16oz 4 Pack Cans $10.49

• Sketchbook + Alarmist Pacific Pils

  Pilsner · 5.3% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Our intrepid crew of lost boys and girls are at it again! Beer flavored beer. Pilsner hopped with Nectaron, Mosaic, Riwaka, and Chinook. Tropical and fruity, crisp and clean

  16oz 4 Pack Cans $11.49

• Sketchbook BA Tripel G

  Tripel · 10.6% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Our FOBAB Gold medal-winning Belgian Tripel spent 3 months in Vincent Arroyo Cabernet barrels. Flavors of banana, pear, and caramel are tempered by the tannins, giving it a drier, slightly acidic finish.

  12oz 4 Pack Cans $19.99

• Sketchbook Beer For The Soul

  Belgian Pale Ale · 5.5% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Sketchbook brewed, Soul & Smoke inspired, this Belgian pale ale is delicately hopped and refreshing.

  16oz 4 Pack Cans $10.49

• Sketchbook Brabant

  Belgian Strong Ale · 9.7% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Rich caramel and toast malt flavors accompanied by strong, smooth warming alcohol. Notes of dark dried fruit like raisins and plums.

  4 Pack Cans $13.49

• Sketchbook Brunswick Mum

  Schwarzbier · 5.5% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  A clean, slightly roasty dark German lager, Brunswick Mum is something beautiful and unexpected.

  16oz 4 Pack Cans $11.49

• Sketchbook Bud's Corvus

  Dry Stout · 4.7% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Our dry stout is dark, roasty, bitter. The coffee flavors are balanced with the addition of caramel malts making this beer very easy drinking.

  16oz 4 Pack Cans $10.49

  4 Pack Cans $10.49

• Sketchbook Celestial BA Imperial Stout w/Raspberry Truffle

  Imperial Stout · 13.0% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Rich and dark Imperial Stout brewed with raspberry and cocoa nibs. Notes of vanilla, toffee, and dark berry from the barrels, all wrapped in a smooth and warming finish.

  12oz 4 Pack Cans $27.99

• Sketchbook Celestial Ba Imperial "Figgy Pudding" Stout

  Imperial Stout · 13.0% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  A deep strong stout with vanilla, toffee, and dried fruit flavors. Black Mission Figs and Orange Zest add flavors reminiscent of boozy pudding. ON SALE NOW!

  12oz 4 Pack Cans $29.99

• Sketchbook Coastal

  IPA · 6.5% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Lake Michigan water, midwest hops, and Wisconsin barley. Bitter citrus, with a piney finish over lightly toasted malts.

  4 Pack Cans $11.49

• Sketchbook Common Culture

  Stout · 5.5% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Stout, brewed with toasted oats. Silky, smooth, and full bodied. Great for drinking by the fire!

  4 Pack Cans $11.49

• Sketchbook Cool Down Cream Ale

  Cream Ale · 4.9% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Smooth, with high carbonation and a lower ABV. Lightly dry hopped with El Dorado and Zuper Saazer hops. (NO LACTOSE!)

  16oz 4 Pack Cans $10.49

  4 Pack Cans $10.49

• Sketchbook Cumulus

  German Hefeweizen · 5.5% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  A traditional German wheat beer with a delicate balance of banana and clove aroma and flavor.

  4 Pack Cans $10.49

• Sketchbook Day Game

  IPA · 6.0% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Mosaic hops give huge tropical fruit flavors of pineapple, grapefruit, and guava. A touch of honey lends a soft finish.

  4 Pack Cans $11.49

• Sketchbook Double Coastal

  Double IPA · 8.5% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Hop-forward beer with a rich and complex flavor profile, with assertive aromas of pine, citrus, and tropical fruits from Cascade, Centennial, and Chinook hops grown in MI.

  4 Pack Cans $12.49

  16oz 4 Pack Cans $12.49

• Sketchbook E-Town Brown Ale

  Brown Ale · 5.6% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Beautiful dark brown beer, toasty with notes of caramel. Bergamot hops add brightness and a bit of citrus. Brewed in collaboration with the Evanston Home Brew Club.

  4 Pack Cans $10.49

• Sketchbook Honey Bird

  American Pale Ale · 5.7% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  This easy drinking Pale Ale has bright floral and grassy tones with a touch of earthy honey sweetness and a soft, herbal finish from the Thai Basil.

  4 Pack Cans $11.49

• Sketchbook Hop Thirsty Void

  NE/Hazy IPA · 7.6% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Our big and juicy Double Hazy IPA features a rotating lineup of hops. This version Idaho Gem, El Dorado, Mosaic.

  4 Pack Cans $12.49

• Sketchbook Illustrator

  Doppelbock · 7.7% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Pronounced malt and bready aromas with playful notes of toffee and a smooth, satiating finish.

  4 Pack Cans $11.49

• Sketchbook Level Par

  Helles Lager · 5.5% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Level Par Lager is created for our local golf community with a refreshing and delicious taste that is perfect for your foursome or post-round celebrations.

  16oz 4 Pack Cans $10.49

• Sketchbook Oktoberfest

  Oktoberfest · 5.4% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Traditional German Style Marzen brewed every Fall to celebrate the Oktoberfest season. Light bodied, and full of complex malt flavors.

  4 Pack Cans $11.49

• Sketchbook Snowy Owl

  Amber Ale · 5.6% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Crisp and clean with caramel malts and spicy notes from the rye that are complemented by strong citrus and tropical fruit notes from dry hopping.

  4 Pack Cans $10.49

• Sketchbook Tripel G

  Tripel · 10.0% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Our Trappist style Tripel brewed for a drier mouthfeel and hints of pear. This high ABV beer is deliciously deceitful.

  4 Pack Cans $13.49

• Sketchbook Zenith Porter

  Porter · 7.3% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Brewed in collaboration with Daoravida from São Paulo, Brazil. Winter-perfect porter, with a warm soft heat from Murupi Amarelo peppers, and all the comfort of Backlot coffee and chocolate.

  4 Pack Cans $11.49

Growlers Draft beer to bring home.

• Sketchbook Honey Bird

  American Pale Ale · 5.7% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  This easy drinking Pale Ale has bright floral and grassy tones with a touch of earthy honey sweetness and a soft, herbal finish from the Thai Basil.

  32oz Growler $8

  64oz Growler $14

Cans

• Sketchbook Drink Illinois West Coast Pilsner

  West Coast Pilsner · 5.0% · Evanston & Skokie, Illinois

  Bright and crisp, with citrus and stone fruit from the hops. A collaboration with breweries in Illinois to fundraise the Illinois Brewer's Guild.

  16oz 4 Pack Cans $11.49

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