When I start this review by saying "we arrived in town late on a Sunday," you might infer that I'm implying this was our only dining & drinking option at the time. McDonald's and dominos pizza aside, you'd be correct. Geneva is a lovely town on the northern end of Seneca lake. Watkins glen is on the southern end. Geneva's economy appears based on colleges and tourism, plus wineries. Given it's thanksgiving week, and this region is not known for warm weather in November, many restaurants close early (7-8 pm) or aren't open Sunday/Monday. Let me tell ya: Beef & Brew turned out to be an oasis in the food desert! We walked in and were greeted by a friendly patron at the bar. He eventually made it known he wasn't an employee. Could've fooled me as he sounded quite "happy." We were seated near a lovely gas fireplace and good-sized model ship. The vibe is dark, woody, nautical. I liked it. Kevin came out and took our drink orders. The menu for drinks is HUGE. Tons of beer options of many categories: Normal lager (they had a couple drafts in the $2-4 range), IPA (because...everyone always has a million IPA's), stout, porter, non-alcoholic and low alcohol, etc. etc. Cider selections are good too if you're a celiac as my boo Nikki is. We didn't peruse the wine and spirits menu but they're definitely available. More on that in a minute. We both knew what we wanted coming in: beef on weck. It's a specialty from Buffalo which we'd never tried. We were very pleasantly surprised to find it on a menu this far east! They had gluten free rolls for a $2 up charge. I've definitely seen worse, $2 is really no worse than chick fil a. I ordered a 45 fathoms porter on draft, $6 for a 16 oz pour. SHHH, it would've cost me a couple more $ in NJ. The beer review places give it 92/100 and it earns every point of that! Highly recommend if you enjoy a dark beer with a reasonable 5.6% ABV. Nikki got a cider on draft that was good. She's asleep or else I'd ask her more about it. The cuisine was presented to us and it did not disappoint! The beef was juicy and warm, although not quite as rare as I like. To be fair, they advised it is typically medium rare. The amount of meat was nice. I cut my sandwich in half for dipping in the au jus and the horseradish spread. It really doesn't "need" either of those condiments as the flavor of the beef goes perfect with the salted caraway seeded roll. My side of fries were good. They're of the thicker steak fry variety. With some black pepper, dipping them in ketchup or horseradish was delectable. Nikki loved her mashed potatoes. If guy fieri ever put this in one of his eateries, he'd call it "GUY'S BANGIN BEEF" or something, and it would be worthy of such hyperbole. We ended the evening with a shot of their well vodka, which Kevin advised "really wasn't that bad." He was right - it was pretty good. They provided lemon and lime wedges on the side of the large shot glasses. I think this may have been a 2 oz pour? Bravo! Service was good. Kevin ensured the food was good, our drinks were full and even provided a new ketchup bottle. The star of the show wasn't the vodka shots, it was definitely the food. Quality comfort food / pub grub at its finest. 5 well deserved stars. read more

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These are the nachos we got today. The picture speaks for itself. The bartender was on another planet. I'm never going back. But I'm a real one and still paid and left 20 percent. I wanna leave zero but 1 is cool. read more

Beef & Brew - Nachos - New American Near Me - Geneva, New York

First of all, I have to give major props to the staff. We went on the day of the eclipse and got what I feel firmly was the last spot at 4:30 PM. You could tell they were already wiped but they were providing excellent service with smiles. The place has a very old world vibe, with dark wood and curtained booths. I dig it. They also allow dogs which is how we found ourselves there in the first place. Appreciate their pet friendly policy! I love that you can order their draft beers in 5 oz options and they have a flight of local beer. Sadly the food is pretty basic and only half well executed. My shrimp skewers and my daughters fish and chips turned out great but both my husbands beef sandwich and my other daughters burger came out with soggy buns from sitting on them too long in the back. However I'm taking into account the opinion of the family that we came to visit who absolutely adore this place. I think a lot of the soggy buns can be blamed on eclipse days exhaustion. read more

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Restaurants are hard work and anyone who can run a successful restaurant this long is a genius. This restaurant looks like its been here for a long time, it's a bit dated. The food is good. The Beef and Brew Stew is a specialty and very savory. Big menu. Full bar and many taps. The restaurant doesnt have a fresh smell. I don't often pass this way so I won't be back. It might be okay when you come. read more

On our 4th visit we were seated outside in what I would decribe as a beer garden. Now that we know it is here, we will always request to sit here. It was beautifully decorated and it made it easy to converse with no loud music or packed dining room. There were several other diners outside as well, but it felt intimate and relaxing, like visiting friends in their back patio. Great stuff! Would love to see this open during the winter. And as usual, the food and beer kill it! read more

It's out of business yet still listed as open on this site. Please update so others don't waste their time driving there as we did.

Came in today for my wife's birthday. We've been before and never had an issue, and didn't really have an issue today, but more of a let down. All the main dishes we got were great. 3 of us ordered the pot roast sandwich, and one the Cavatappi Mac and cheese. Again, food was great. But my issue is this. When we first sat, we mentioned it was my wife's birthday and the waitress said happy birthday. At the end of the dinner, the waitress asked my wife if she'd like a dessert to go. We opted for carrot cake and she brought it out and even included a candle for us for her birthday. But she never mentioned that she was charging us the $8 for the "slice" of cake. We all thought it was one of those free dessert for your birthday types of things. Nope. We already had dessert plans for after dinner, so we didn't need the cake, but if it was free then why not? Also, the size of the slice was so small. My wallet for scale which is a normal size mens wallet. I guess it's more the fact that she slid this abysmal looking slice into our bill for an extra 8 bucks. If it was a decent sized slice, I wouldn't feel so bad. It's like it was $4 for the cake and $4 for the candle. Just left a sour taste in our mouth on the way of an otherwise pleasant dinner. Just do better to the next birthday person you encounter in your establishment please. Don't be slimy about tacking on a lackluster piece of cake. read more

Beef & Brew - New American Near Me - Geneva, New York

Awesome great little hid away place with amazing people and flavors.Here the food speaks for itself. Awesome little find read more

Beef & Brew - Mozzarella cheese sticks - New American Near Me - Geneva, New York

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4 simple words: best roast beef ever. Get a standard sammy on a caraway roll with au jus. Welcome to Flavortown. Beer and cheddar soup not too shabby. Also, the Beef and Stilton Pie was delicious. A rich, meaty broth. Would have liked a more comprehensive puff pastry (simply a cracker atop). Endless beer selection on tap. Dark and cozy atmosphere. Service was really slow (understandable for pandemic short staffing), but the hostess was quite possibly the rudest lady I've ever encountered. I would return nonetheless. read more

Beef & Brew - New American Near Me - Geneva, New York

We were in need of some lunch on our drive home after a night away in the Finger Lakes. It happened to be Father's Day so we didn't want to get caught in a big crowd or have to wait. We came across Beef and Brew and were pleasantly surprised. There were plenty of tables and the servers were attentive and pleasant. I ordered the roast beef on weck and the homemade apple sauce. Delicious, tender and flavorful beef on a soft yet crisp exterior kimmelweck. The apple sauce was fresh, not too sweet and had the right amount of cinnamon. I liked the soft apple chunks left in the sauce. My significant other had the pot roast sandwich. He said flavorful and tender beef and the rosemary focaccia was the perfect accent to the pot roast meat. The inside is cozy and homey. Nothing fancy but still cute. Delicious food and tons of beer on tap if you are in the mood for a drink. read more

Beef & Brew - Classic beef on weck with home made apple sauce - New American Near Me - Geneva, New York

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Favorable reviews can be boring, and in our changed world I'm not really comfortable with my patented sarcasm. So how am I going to get to the required 200 words? Shall I pivot to a travelogue about Geneva, now up to #28 on my all-time favorites list? There's just the right mix of quaintness and industrial edginess, and a grand lakefront steps from downtown. In my second Beef & Brew trip, the beef on weck remained just as perfect, as did the gravy, the horseradish sauce and the applesauce. And though I switched to takeout, the service was still superb. I'd like to diversify, as I'm sure the rest of the menu is good too, but 18 months was a long enough wait for this sandwich. read more

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Went on a recommendation from a friend. Food was okay but the service was SO SLOW. Felt pretty neglected from the moment we sat down - not sure what happened exactly, or if it was just our waiter, or just that particular night, but another waiter from a different section came over to ask if we had been helped... Even to bring our drinks out took nearly 20 minutes. For drinks... on tap. Food came at an okay time, and it was pretty good. Just wish the service was better. read more

Beef & Brew - Beef and brew stew - New American Near Me - Geneva, New York

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Found this little gem on the trip back from visiting a state park. Heading into Geneva and I asked hubby to check Yelp for a good lunch spot. This was one of the top rated places and it looked exactly like the type of place we would both love. And we did. We were greeted and taken to our seats quickly, even though they were very busy. We started with the fried calamari appetizer; then I went with a burger and my better half went with beef on weck. Everything was very tasty and we were very happy. The Calamari was crispy and seasoned well, and the sauces both complemented it perfectly. My burger was juicy and not overcooked, and hubby raved about the roast beef. If you're in the area I would highly recommend stopping in for a bite (or two). read more

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First off, we were seated in the bar area where the "owner" was passed out drunk at the actual bar, blubbering and extremely intoxicated. As everyone in the establishment ignored as this was the norm! Waitress was doing as good as could possibly expect in the sub par outdated filthy Restaurant! Let's move on to the "food" It was the absolute most disgusting ever!! We ordered beef on a wick with mashed & gravy! What was delivered was something no words to describe other than SLOP!!! Cold, Disgustingly mold tasting garbage!! One bite, and I almost puked! The wait staff even witnessed my total dissatisfaction of slop delivered as Edible "food"!??!?!! Shall I say more?! All that free entertainment and & $100 bill!!! Lost forever!! Disgusting beyond words!!! read more

Had lunch here. I had the pot roast sandwich and fries, dad had beef with Swiss and mushrooms with mashed potatoes and gravy. Both were great! Inside is rustic and comfortable. Waitress was pleasant and attentive. Will definitely be back. read more

I have now been to this restaurant 3x since the summer and have not been disappointed. They have a covered deck that there are quite a few tables at, and they even keep it heated when the weather turns chilly. We were actually able to bring our pups with us and sit on the deck. The inside is a nice mix of restaurant and bar and not too loud. And speaking of the bar they have about 50 beers on tap, which include some local choices. They do prime rib on Fridays and Saturdays and let me tell you it's the biggest piece of prime rib I've ever had and so delicious, but better to come on Friday as they could run out for Saturday. They have the nicest staff, and very knowledgeable of the menu. read more

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Excellent choice for beer drinkers and beef eaters. The other members of my group LOVED the beer tastings. Some of them tasted multiple rounds of beer and cider. The other members of my group loved the food, as well. They are all meat eaters. The name of the restaurant is Beef and Brew for a reason. I enjoyed the interesting decor. and being seated in the interesting booth with the curtain. The menu does make an effort to have multiple vegetarian offerings, but none of them excited me. I settled for the Beyond Burger which reminds me so much of a beef burger that I don't look forward to it. I much prefer home made black bean or veggie burgers. Very good staff at this restaurant, as well. Indoor as well as outdoor seating. The outdoor seating seemed to be preferred by families with dogs. read more

Beef & Brew - Veggie burger - New American Near Me - Geneva, New York

We had a solid first experience at Beef & Brew in those crazy, drowsy, confused days between Xmas and the New Year, when you are still trying to digest the mountains of cookies and sleep off the one-too-many tipples... We had been looking for a centrally-located and still-open-for-in-house-dining place to meet with friends, all of whom have been staying isolated just so we could get together and exchange gifts, and we found Beef & Brew in Geneva. We arrived just as they opened, and were seated in the bigger (and completely empty) dining room right next to the roaring fireplace. Our server was appropriately masked, friendly, bubbly, helpful and efficient. She apprised us of specials on tap, and left menus for us to review. There were 4 of us in total, and we actually skipped the drinks and just had waters and iced teas....but the real story here is the food: - two people started with bowls of the soup of the day, which I believe was like a cheddar and beer soup. There was not much talking while they consumed their bowls, so I am pretty sure the soup was delicious...but I have no other details... For entrees: - one person got the hickory smoked brisket salad - the portion was huge, easily enough for 2 people to share if each were eating it as a meal, or for 4 people to share if you just wanted a side salad. There were several large pieces of perfectly cooked brisket on top of a bed of mixed spring greens, with grilled veggies and a chimichurri sauce - it looked beautiful, and my friend thought it was a good low-carb option. - one person got the beef and stilton pie, which was essentially a bowl full of stewed beef (and I mean FULL) with melted stilton cheese throughout, and a piece of puffed pastry on top to make the 'pie'. It didn't look like a very large portion, but it was really rich and satisfying, and the puff pastry crust was just enough carb to add depth and texture. He would definitely get this again. - one person got the beef and bleu sandwich, which was also full of meat and a good size portion, served with steak fries. The fries were also really good, though our friend was not a fan (he prefers shoe-string fries), so the rest of us ate the fries instead! - and lastly, I had....CHICKEN! I know, what was I thinking at a place with 'beef' in the name, but the chicken pot pie was calling my name, especially after numerous days of overeating rich meat dishes at home. And I was not disappointed in the least. The chicken pot pie was full of big chunks of chicken, plus some veggies, and a relatively light though flavorful gravy, topped with a piece of puff pastry. I ate every bite and was not too full. I would definitely get this again. Now, the experience we had was made even better by the lack of other diners, which allowed us to hear each other talk, and to consume our food unmasked without feeling too anxious...even though we know this has to be agonizingly tough on the restaurant not being filled to capacity. That said, as long as they continue to be able to serve food inside, I would definitely recommend heading out there for a meal. It's worth the 45 min drive from Rochester just to be waited on and have access to foods we don't normally cook ourselves, especially since they have such a great menu and great execution. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Menu much too long=nothing is their specialty. Felt like a diner at a truck stop. Couldn't event get basics right. Fries were cold and hard cider was warm. Not busy at peak time on a Saturday. Should have been our clue to turn around. Only reason they got 2 stars is the server was very nice. read more

Oh em geee If it were legal, my husband would leave me and marry this restaurant. He was sold on the first bite and I was a fairly impressed as well! Fun atmosphere! We can here for lunch and left stuffed! This place does well with their meats! Tender and flavorful!! My husband got the beef brisket salad and ribs, I got the fried green tomatoes and Philly cheesesteak. Wow! They jam packed my sandwich with plenty of meat, cheese, and peppers and onions. I was impressed as I've had too many terrible Philly cheesesteaks where it's mostly bread. We plan on coming back for sure!!! read more

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The decor of Beef & Brew is beautiful and artsy and dine-in is currently available with limited capacity. The staff was friendly and served everything quickly. We did a take out order via phone and food was ready in 20 minutes. We had their signature Beef & Brew Stew and seasonal seafood special fried scallops (10 pieces) with a reasonable price of $35 and the portion was really great. The fried scallops was decent and fresh but not really special. Their beef stew was the best beef stew I have ever had in NY so far, it was braised flavorful, super tender and juicy. The portion was good enough to share for 2 people. It was an amazing dining experience from Beef & Brew. If we are in the neighborhood of Geneva, we will definitely visit again. read more

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Big bummer. This place has always been booked solid every time we have been in town. So on a random visit with our Sr at HWS we decided to try it. We had a reservation and after a 30 min wait at our table with not even a drink order placed, we walked out. Over heard that they were short staffed. Restaurant business is rough, but getting drinks on the table can satisfy the crankiest of patrons. Too bad , because I was sort of loving the cozy booth situation. read more

Went here for lunch. Great server. Ok food. Nothing was great. Had the pulled pork sandwich. Almost no meat. Mostly bbq sauce and cole slaw. Sweet potato fries were good but not very hot. Also had chicken tortilla soup. Good flavor but luke warm. read more

This place was wonderful! Funny enough we found it by mistake but I'm glad we did. The ambiance is cute, it's rustic and plesant, not too loud and easy to talk. The main dining area is smaller and fairly intimate, wonderful for a small gathering! The service was wonderful here. Our waiter was polite and attentive. He was just the right amount of social, and super pleasant throughout the meal. He made a point to take dishes only when people were done, and always asked unlike some places I've been. Finally the food, the name beef and brew is beautifully fitting. Their roast beef sandwich came out hot and delicious. The horseradish mayo was a little less punchy than expected but it was wonderful regardless! The beef itself is absolutely splendid, tender, juicy, and easily the tastiest pot roast I've ever had. A little gem in the middle of Geneva, well done thank you for a wonderful dinner. read more

I'm so pleased that I can finally say "straight, no chaser" to describe a restaurant. It's a compliment, as this is the perfect example of a standard-style restaurant that has managed to well-occupy exactly the area they claim. Perhaps they could call themselves "Beef, Brew, & Cheese", as that's exactly what they did right. It's a style of restaurant that seems hard to find anymore, a sort of old-school beef pub eatery, designed to appeal to English sailors on leave. That theme is repeated everywhere. There are dozens of beers on tap, in several styles and sizes. There is seafarer decor everywhere. The seating is designed to feel comfortable and cozy with that sagging swank of leather and dark-toned wood at tables, classic bar, or secluded booth, all showing the wear of perhaps decades of love. And the menu is wall-to-wall beef, and sometimes cheese. We ordered the beef'n'stilton pie, the beer cheese soup, and the chimichurri brisket sandwich. I won't say that these were sophisticated or high-class. Instead, just well-executed in exactly the spot they needed to be. The pie was essentially pot roast soup with crumbles of stilton, topped with a square of puff pastry. It was a perfect flavor combo! The brisket was perfectly smoked and slow-roasted. The beer cheese soup was a mountain of cheese. I could take points away for being simple, but I won't because it wasn't claimed to be complicated and gourmet. And it was simply very tasty. No dessert. It's just not in their wheelhouse, so they don't do it. It doesn't match the theme. It's a joy to find one of these places still around; for the most part they've all died off. This place does it well, so the longevity seems deserved. read more

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Service - 3 stars. The waitress was bubbly and friendly but didn't bus our dirty dishes before closing our tab Food - 3 stars. Average. Nothing really stood out as anything I'd crave or order again. Ambiance - 3 stars. Nothing stood out as a unique note worthy brand element. Overall clean. read more

Decent pub-like restaurant in Geneva. Customer service was great. They did put us at a two person table right next to a full family and the entire dining room was empty - thought it was a little awkward. Felicia, our server, was awesome - even worked with the chef to make a chicken Caesar salad sandwich happen for my friend who wanted something not on the menu. Bruschetta was good. Reasonable prices, decent food. read more

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Great selection of beer on tap. We honored the name of the place and both got beef dishes and beer. My husband got the beef and brew stew and I got the shepherds pie. Both were delicious. The extensive selection of beer and variety of sizes make this a great place to try a few different options. read more

Beef & Brew - Shepherds pie and beer cheese soup - New American Near Me - Geneva, New York

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We head a great dinner at this classic looking pub. The beer cheese soup is good - but I couldn't actually tell it ha beer in it, and the consistency was odd. I ate the whole cup, however. My beef and cheddar sandwich was exceptional, with tender slices of beef, perfectly caramelized onions, and cheddar, all on a toasted and garlicky bun. The beer selection is exceptional, and the wine selection is just the right size for a pub, but with a plethora of local vineyard selections. read more

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Service couldn't be worse. And I don't mean they're short staffed, we walked in and they asked if we had a reservation which we didn't. Once we told her no she said I'll be right back and never came back up front to get us. The bartender actually sat us. Then we sat with menus in front of us for over 25 minutes with not a single server acknowledging us. We walked out. They also automatically add a percentage to your bill if you don't pay cash or debit card, with their prices still being on the more pricey side. read more

Definitely brewtastic, and reasonable prices but the food and gloomy/grimyish atmosphere needs help. We had a beef n cheddar and a beef n swiss. The swiss needed more swiss or more flavorful swiss n mushrooms. The garlic mashed potatoes are as advertised garlic forward. read more

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The beer is good, and the food is ok. The interior has definitely seen better days. Parking is relatively easy.

On vacation in the area, I was recommended to stop by and was not disappointed. With no reservations, we walked in and were seated without delay . Our waitress was pleasant but was not as attentive as one would expect. She was not particularly helpful with food requests. Aside from that we ordered two dishes that were very good. But our waitress FORGOT to bring our silverware! My wife had to look for her to get utensils! So kudos for our meals. ( note no bread was served prior to meal). Again, our meals were delicious and our waitress just asked if we wanted our check ( did not ask if we wanted dessert?) so my rating would have been more. So despite this, check out their beef stew. Killer stew. Check them out but maybe you'll get a better waitress. read more

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Nice atmosphere - felt you were stepping back into the 1700's. Food was outstanding with very good service as well. Highly recommend! read more

Beef & Brew - Tried the hop flight. Not bad but should all be local or semi-local brews. Some were a bit warm but it was worth it. - New American Near Me - Geneva, New York

Love this place for the wide variety and consistently solid food. My favorite is the beef on weck. And the beer menu is amazing too.

Food was good and hearty with cute ambiance. Good place come if not in a rush. Service was slow because someone called in sick, but that happens sometimes. Good selection of specials and regular fare. Give it try! read more

We came here to eat. We wanted to travel an hour south to try out some place on the water. But after a day of wine tastings, we were burnt out and had to do something closer to our hotel. This place started off slow where we were sitting. Took 5-10 minutes to get waited on. Then when I decided on a beer they didn't have, and I tried something else. Then I switched beers and guess what they were out of the blue moon, so I went with another local beer which was good. I had a pot pie which was hot and spicy. I loved it. I never order a pot pie. My wife had a hamburger which was very good. This is a must go to place in Geneva. read more

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Service was excellent and my steak was cooked to perfection! They have an extensive beer menu which I appreciate! I will be back read more

Beef & Brew - Strip steak,garlic mashed,grilled snap peas and carrots - New American Near Me - Geneva, New York

We stopped here for lunch on our way to Niagara Falls, on a Monday around 11:30. The restaurant didn't have many people and they accommodated us easily. We sat on the patio outside. It's enclosed in ivy and had a nice breeze. It was decorated with lights and had a nice feel. For the drinks: they have a ton of beers, including a nice variety of ciders. I don't know if they have flights, but they do offer drafts in 5, 10, 16 (and more) ounces. We got two ciders in 5 oz glasses which was nice for a quick drink. My husband had dry cider and I had a sweet, local one. Both were super tasty. For the food: I had one of their brisket sandwiches with coleslaw on a GF bun. The food was good. I added horseradish to the coleslaw which made it even tastier. My husband had the shepherd's pie and ate it all up. Our waitress was pleasant and the bathrooms were clean. It was a great lunch in Geneva and if you're staying on the south end of Seneca Lake, I do recommend the drive North for some tasty food. read more

Beef & Brew - Brisket and coleslaw - New American Near Me - Geneva, New York

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Liked the atmosphere and location. A lot (almost too many to choose from) of beers on tap. We tried to order lamb chops but they were out. Delicious fried calamari. Husband had Pot Roast sandwich (liked it a lot). I had the Chicken Alfredo (Yum). Would definitely go back! read more

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