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Hopvine Brewing Company
4030 Fox Valley Center Dr, Aurora, IL 60504, United States
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Ir
Review №1

Came here after a kayaking adventure with Naperville Kayaking. Absolutely delicious food. the cubano cigar appetizer was absolutely scrumptious and looked gorgeous. I had the pork belly grilled cheese and the bread was crunchy and crispity just like the pork belly. Would absolutely order and visit again.

Ro
Review №2

Pork Belly Grilled Cheese Is Yummy!Hopevine Brewing Has Their Own Refreshing Sparking Non Alcoholic Beverages Just AskSeasonal Cobbler Is DelightfulHopevine Is Amazing Place To Dine At You Will Be Very Happy That You Did

Je
Review №3

Wouldnt go back here. They dont know how to treat their customers. You can get better beer and food just up the street at Bulldogs or go to Noon Whistle.

Ma
Review №4

I ate the Aancho braised chicken thigh, it was perfectly cooked. The chicken fell off the bone and the chilaquiles were a fun addition underneath. Highly recommended

Ta
Review №5

Wonderful restaurant and brewery! We came here for a friends reunion and loved the place. It was some of the best brewery food we have ever had. The tots are seriously amazing!!! Highly recommend!

Su
Review №6

I enjoyed the well cooked chicken wings . I would say top notch quality . Could add some more items in the desserts menu but cant complain... given the quality of food or the drinks served . Cooking job well done.

Ro
Review №7

This placing is Amazing. After a few beers and a flight, we found some very notable contenders. They will can beers on site!!!!! The smoked, thick cut pastrami is like a brisket is FALL OFF THE BONE good!!! We were recommended the cheese curds, and they were phenomenal. Looking forward to the next visit, and more to-go beers!

Jo
Review №8

Love coming to this place ! ... The bartender Tom, always remembers our names, and the food is delicious .... The cheese curds, with a chipotle maple aioli dipping sauce is so wonderful, and the house made pretzels are a must have ..The owner is such an amazing man as well .. We always enjoy the food, and the conversations ..

Jo
Review №9

This was one of our favorite places to go.When we walk in at 07:15 pm the first thing out of the bartenders mouth is were closing at 8, keep in mind they opened at 5. There was a minimum of 15 people that all ordered food and drinks. They turned away a couple at 8 when there was people inside still eating and drinking.The Bartender could not be less interested in serving us, drinks emptied and ignoring the refills. It was obvious that SHE did not want to stay past 8 pm on a Friday night. You do not turn away business when you are striving to stay open. Suggestion; open Thursday, Friday and Saturday until 11 pm Sunday until 5 pm or be flexible with your closing time when busy.This is not an inexpensive place to eat so you would expect attention to your customers to be better. We felt rushed from the time we walked into the door. This is a nice place and has a nice atmosphere, stop turning away your customers your only open for 3 hours.Do you need BAR RESCUE?

Ri
Review №10

I was only here for the beer but that was pretty good. Large selection of in house and guest craft beers. It has more of a restaurant vibe then a brewery. I did like that all tap beers offered flight taster size so it is east to taste. The friendly bartender told me all beers are made in-house including a smoked pumpkin porter.

Je
Review №11

Great beers, awesome food and a wonderful atmosphere. Good service, very knowledgeable and helpful wait staff, so if youve never been here before, just ask and any of their employees will be more than happy to assist you in making your visit a wonderful experience. If you cant decide on which beer to pick, take advantage of the free samples, or ask wait staff for assistance and they will gladly help you decide on which beer to get, or just get a flight. The food is also very good and they have a descent selection of bar food and delicious dishes to please even the fussiest palate. The beers are superb and they have a large variety to please everyone.

Jo
Review №12

Youll want to give this place a try. We stopped in while on a bike ride in the middle of the afternoon. Its quite cozy... Richly decorated with a warm feel had lots of historic things on the walls. We tried a few different kinds of beers and they were all good. We only had a snack, but noticed other people were getting some interesting kinds of lunch plates and enjoying them. We were particularly impressed by Jess as a bartender. She was friendly to us, and has an air of confidence in knowing that she does her job well. For every story you tell her, she has a good one coming back at you. I like that! We Were Strangers in the area, but were welcomed like regulars.

Je
Review №13

Excellent Flatbread, burgers & pasta carbonara.Beers are great too!

Sc
Review №14

What a great find! The beer was excellent. They have their own beer and that of local brewers (within 50 miles). I had a great bourbon barreled stout that was strong and delicious. The food was equally good. Maple waffles and pork belly was sensational. The Cuban also was very memorable. And then there was the service... It bartender was friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful.

Ra
Review №15

Server was fantastic- Mahi was great! Chicken boxtie was tasty - Chicken was a little dry. Only issue was salad came after the entrè and the coffee came after the dessert (they did not change for the coffee). The lemon blueberry cobbler was out of this world!!

Pi
Review №16

The beers that I tasted were good but not really that cold. The expensive cocktail I had was totally weak and watery and just not made properly. We had dinner. The food was average but very expensive for what you got. For the price I paid average was not what I expected. The service was just OK.

Ju
Review №17

Great beer, good service. low key.Burgers are great, falafel was not good, very mushy not bready like it should be. Jalapeno cole slaw was disapointing...no spice and bland dressing.fries are good.overall, i would say great place for a drink and an appetizer.

Mo
Review №18

Great beer, great appetizers. Our waitress Cassie was amazing. She was so helpful on not only the food choice and beer selection. Highly recommend it.

Br
Review №19

Had a super nice date night at Hopvine this weekend. Ordered curbside pickup online (works great), then a candlelight meal at home with Hopvine 12 oz beer, and a Netffix movie. Looks like next time we will eat in the new heated enclosure! We highly recommend Hopvine, however you decide to do it.

Ni
Review №20

After seeing this place on a friend’s Facebook page, I thought we’d give it a try...so glad we did!!! The food was amazing! The homemade pretzels and cheese curds are out of this world. The Cuban sandwich and truffle fries were just as good. Drinks were strong but tasty! We will definitely be going back.

Lu
Review №21

The beer was good. I had the pilsner and it was delightful.

Hu
Review №22

Very Good crafted beer.... almost all food is veggie

Di
Review №23

The special burger was the Bacon squared. Bacon jam, pork belly...yum!If youre lucky enough to get Tom as your server, youll feel very much at home. Great patio. Lots of drink options. The Sourara was not too sour and went down easy.

Ja
Review №24

The Hopvine burger was delectable. Truffle fries were so good. The beer selection was a bit limited compared to other brewpubs, bit the quality was excellent. Ambiance was nice, loved sitting at the bar.

Na
Review №25

The food was delicious and the patio is simply lovely. Umbrellas, string lights crossing from side to side, a wonderful ambiance for an evening dinner. Thank you, Naperville Area Humane Society

ba
Review №26

This place is amazing. The food is top notch, the beers are great and if you are social distancing the outside garden seating is the nicest in the area. Highly recommended.

Jo
Review №27

Great food, beer and ambience

ra
Review №28

New GM Bob is wonderful had the pleasure of talking with him very hospitable and courtious. As always Kristin is a joy to see always treats us like family. The shrimp and Grits are simply amazing!!!!

jo
Review №29

Awesome place, great staff. Beer was amazing! And they have house made root beer on tap!

Bo
Review №30

Cozy environment, great patio, good banquet facilities, excellent food and delicious, satisfying and unique beers, ales, porters and stouts.

Sa
Review №31

We come here every Tuesday and have the best service and food quality! Both the waitress and management come up several times and if theres something we dont like they always offer to change it. And of course you gotta get the ginger beer!!!!

Jo
Review №32

Great food and laid back atmosphere. Perfect for a night out with friends or a date night with fantastic drinks.

Ju
Review №33

First visit of which there will be many!! The BEST burger EVER!! Great service too! Thanks for a great night out!!

To
Review №34

We hosted a family party at Hopvine Brewing Company this past Sunday and the staff was incredible. The beers were delicious and the food was tasty. Hopvine Brewing Company has rooms to accommodate large parties and is a great place to host events. We were treated like family for our party and I recommend Hopvine for future events.

He
Review №35

Food, service, ambiance, drinks - across the board, 5 stars! This place is a hidden gem, Ill definitely be back.

St
Review №36

This place was just okay. My cuban pork was dry, my partners grilled cheese had way too much butter on the bread, and both side salads were soaked in dressing ao much they were inedible. Not really upset, everything tasted okay. The beer was good.

Ji
Review №37

Cool place to eat and they have charming staff. They made us feel at home

Da
Review №38

If Ive had better food in Aurora Illinois, Im not sure where. My wife and I came here for lunch and to try the beer and it was seriously some of the best food Ive had in a long while. The pretzels, man! So good, even for bar food. The beer cheese dip was A+. My wife and I shared the pork waffles and the chicken wrap. We asked about honey mustard for the fries ... they didnt have any, so they made it for us! HOW NICE. The server (Kyra?) at the bar where we sat was super nice and made for a good experience.Cant wait to go back. Also the atmosphere is beautiful and spacious and very clean. And they have a kids menu!

Mi
Review №39

Decent local micro brews, typical prices for craft beer. Typical liquor on the hard stuff.

Co
Review №40

Came upon this spot while traveling in town. Beers (that I had) are smooth and malty, just the way I like. Wraps are made of tasty pita and rib eye was not over cooked. Bar keep had a great attitude and very approachable. Change of Season copper ale was exceptional.

G
Review №41

Love their food, spoon salad is excellent

Do
Review №42

This restaurant is superb and spacious, the menu was delicious and the rates were very fair. fast, productive service and very amiable staff members. I highly recommend this place.

Mi
Review №43

The atmosphere is great! It is tucked away - a nice and quiet location. Kristin was really helpful helping me pick out a beer and the guy at the bar (I cant remember his name) was into his job! Great experience. Had the Tumbleweed in a growler. Good price for a delightful beer.

Od
Review №44

I visit this spot a lot since I work right next to it. I like how their service is always awesome and they keep the place clean consistently. Rates are affordable and they serve big portions.

Na
Review №45

Ive been here 4-5 times now and always enjoyed. The beer is quite tasty and plenty of choices. The menu isnt too large and Ive never had anything i didnt like. The service isnt always the quickest, but always friendly and definitely not bad. Its never crazy crowded and the crowd is generally pretty reserved. Will continue to dine here and recommend.

Br
Review №46

Hands down the Best Bar Food in Town!!! Place makes my mouth water!!! Not to mention Outstanding Service!!!!

Er
Review №47

Very good sensible service! Food was surprisingly good. Flavorful and interesting. The ambiance is nice and close by. Perfect date! The picture does not do justice to the place.

Ja
Review №48

This place was awesome!! Beer was super tasty and the food was fantastic!! It was our first time here and I can’t believe how empty it was. More people need to go here and support this great establishment!!

Am
Review №49

I went there and never need to go back. I tried the porter, a Russian imperial stout, and an ale. Both the porter and the stout, their own brews, lacked depth and cohesion. Probably the worst of those types. The bartender was very full of himself when I asked about the dungeons and dragons event held every Wednesday at their bar. Honestly, it would be great ambience for a D&d campaign with the dark wood and low lightening. However, the bartender referred to them as nerds and very forcefully distanced himself from them. What he didnt know is that he was talking to one of those nerds. We left shortly after that exchange.If you good beer, DONT go here. If you like diversity in your life, DONT go here. Basically, just dont go here.

Jo
Review №50

Beer and food were delicious! Will be back!

Se
Review №51

Weve been coming here for a while. We love this place. Chris the bartender made our experience so much better. I would personally like to shake the hand of the owners for 5 star hiring alone. Awesome job. If you havent been here, go. Trust me and trust the bartender chris. Amazing place and amazing team.

Ni
Review №52

My husband and I were impressed with the food. I had the grilled ribeye sandwich--so yummy! My husband had a hamburger that was topped with pork, peppery bacon and onion straws, which was also delicious. We enjoyed trying the different beers by ordering flights. The service was a little slow, which was weird considering it was a Saturday night and they were not very busy. Other than that, we enjoyed eating here and would return again if we were in the area.

Ta
Review №53

I really dont have a reason to not give this place 5 stars. Good service, good cider and good food! The place has a great ambiance, that doesnt show on a lot of the pictures. After a nice shopping day in the mall, this is a much better option than the food offered there. When youre there, try the maple pork waffles (see picture; you get 4 of those, but my mouth was faster than my camera), they were amazing!

Ti
Review №54

This place is great, food was excellent, onion rings are outstanding crispy outside tender melt in your mouth silky delicious inside, cold plate was fantastic, beer was amazing they have a variety of beer with flavors for the basic beer lover to the most experienced brewer. Plus Jay the bartender was the best bartender I ever had serve me his knowledge and his attention to who he is serving was phenomenal. You’ve got to try this place.

Er
Review №55

Not impressed with the new menu smoked chicken wings smoke overpowerd the garlic parmesan and skin was rubbery. Beer seems off too.

De
Review №56

We were planning on hosting a rehearsal dinner. The response from the event coordinator was very very slow. Called Thursday, no response until Wednesday. Phone number went to full voicemail. Something just wasn’t quite right. However, when we came in to try the food and beer, everything was great. The room we had booked for the party was perfect. But honestly, almost a relief that we had to change venues as I am not sure how it would have all worked out.

Ke
Review №57

These beers are horrible. The ambiance is horrible. Food is horrible. What kind of brewery is this ?!?! This place has no identity other than “boring”. The tap handles are also boring. This place looks like a convalescent home........

Ar
Review №58

The beer was alright, I had the Hopvine IPA but the Caesar salad reeked of garlic I could barely eat half of it. But worst of all, the service we had was horrible. The staff was extremely inattentive to our party of 6 so much so that my mom ended up clearing our table for us.it was a very aggravating dining experience.

CH
Review №59

Food and beer were good. The service on the other hand was non-existent. On a Saturday night there only seemed to be one bartender working. We waited for 15 minutes before even being acknowledged, and even then we were treated more like an inconvenience.

Am
Review №60

Amazing food... the boys loved the pulled pork sandwiches and the beef jerky is one of the best Ive had. All the food is prepared in house( no pre packaged stuff). Im completely hooked on The spent grain crackers.Desserts were drool worthy. One of the best bread pudding Ive had in a while.Friendly staff and quick service.

Ma
Review №61

Staff was good and knowledgeable. Good variety of brews. Being a bit of a beer snob being from North County San Diego, does not even compare. But compared to other attempts and making IPAs, better than most. Did not try food.

La
Review №62

We were here for a wedding shower in the outdoor patio area and thought it was such a fun spot! The atmosphere was really cool, drinks were good, and food was delicious! Only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 was because one of our servers kept going into the corner and scratching her crotch, which isnt exactly appetizing when shes dealing with your food.

Ki
Review №63

Come for the beer, not the food. I had their wings while its their signature Bar-B-Q rubbed special, I wasnt taken away with it. I also ordered the fried pickles, which is a completely different take. Too much pickle vs. batter ratio for me, this is only my preference. Kim was our bartender/waiter and she did an excellent job chaperoning our experience. The beer was amazing, particularly the whisky beer blend.

Al
Review №64

Great food and tons of brew options, most made in-house. Fun specials most days. Definitely worth a visit!!!

Ti
Review №65

Great beer and absolutely delicious food! Very nice atmosphere!

Ma
Review №66

Excellent place for good drinks and food. Nick the bartender really makes you feel welcome

Bi
Review №67

I came in to try some beer. The guy working the bar was very friendly and helpful, which earns a star. I didnt try any of the food, so Ill give them the benefit of the doubt with another star.However, the beer was disgusting. I tried small pours of three beers and couldnt even finish them. Im a long-time craft beer lover, and I enjoy all styles of beer, but these were seriously bad. Unpleasant off flavors, extremely unbalanced, no complexity. I think you guys need to find a different head brewer entirely. No offense to the current one, but if that beer is what youre serving, I cant imagine its going to get any better.

Ke
Review №68

Great burger down to the bun. Also had a variety of excellent beers. Good staff and nice atmosphere. A must visit if in the area!

Ch
Review №69

Most friendly brewery Ive been in! Good food and great beer.

Sc
Review №70

Homemade rootbeer and ginger beer! The best!!

St
Review №71

Awesome food. Awesome crazy good brews. The service is top notch. A well run pub.

Ro
Review №72

Bad management. Ordered an entree 10 min later she comes back whoops all out. Ordered another entree. 10 min later she comes back all out of that also. Really? Ordered a Cuban sandwich. A slice of pork and a pickle on a roll. Pathetic. Waiter s and waitress forced to bartend drinks for tables. So getting a drink took 20 min. These are management issues - look at food before it gets out. Hire bartenders.

Ja
Review №73

Great food, beer and atmosphere, however, the service is horrible. Went in last night with a buddy, ordered a burger and HALFWAY through eating it (10 minutes!!!), the waitress asked if I was done. I said no and she came back several times asking the same question...couldn’t eat my delicious burger in peace! Obviously she was pushing us to quickly finish, pay & leave..the place wasn’t even busy. I was upset! It seemed like the owner or manager was there, not sure if he was influencing her actions. It’s not how you treat customers...not sure if I would go back.

Da
Review №74

Great service and great brews. I went here out of town for work and was pleasantly surprised. I will be back! Great IPA

Da
Review №75

Great food and solid beer. They had a few collaboration brews that were also fantastic. Word of warning, after 8 pm they have a very limited late night menu.

Da
Review №76

My wife and I stopped by at 6pm on a Sunday. One other table was occupied in the large space, so we wondered if there was a reason for the sparse population. Fortunately we decided to give it a try!The beer was wonderful, and the food was far better than expected for a brewpub.Between the two of us, we split flight-sized glasses of all eight Hopvine brews. While some were more to our liking than others, they were all very well done. Try the Mastodon IPA Amarillo or the Ukranium Krusher.For food, we started with a pretty good hummus appetizer, then moved to excellent main courses. The spoon salad had succulent smoked chicken. And I had never tried chicken & waffles. Hopvine made for a wonderful first try.In short, we entered with trepidation, and left quite satisfied. Although we live 20 miles away, we will return.

Pa
Review №77

Great fish fry! Great beer! Super friendly owners and staff.

Da
Review №78

Worst and lamest brewery Ive ever been to in my life. With over 300 breweries in the Great Lakes area, this place is probably the worst one. No identity. No culture. No story. No fun!

Lo
Review №79

We had two rounds of martinis for three out of the four of us. The first round of the drinks they were good and the glasses were almost full. When we ordered the second round the drinks they were barely Half full. We informed our waitress who said she would get the manager. Kristen (the manager) informed us that we paid for 3 ounces of alcohol and thats what we got! we told Kristen that we would not pay $10 for a drink where the glasses were less then half full. So she said that was fine, and then proceeded to dump the drinks down the drain. This was the poorest customer service I have ever experienced!

Aa
Review №80

Beer was fine but the food was terrible. I ordered a Cubano and got leftover Italian beef on a Turano bun with Swiss and a pickle. Somebody was supremely lazy and just slapped it together. For a scratch kitchen that was pathetic. Ive had far better Cubanos elsewhere. Like Geneva Ale House.

Am
Review №81

While the beers we had were good, and the food was delicious, with the exception of the very tasteless cloeslaw, I will not be returning. Our waitress Kyra checked on us after a few bites, and then nothing. We sat there for an hour after finishing our meal and not a single person checked on us, not even the bartender who could clearly see us. We were the only table other then the person at the bar. I had so much bored time that I was able to make an impressive castle with our leftover crumbs (flag and moat included) and made a delightful decoration using pepper and ketchup. Yes, I was that bored. I am a former waitress and I understand when things get busy, but there may have been 2 other tables in the dining area, but she would walk to the bar, we were visible from there, or to the front door but never to us. We finally had to get the bartender to print our check..... No one checked on us even after that, I was so disappointed I almost walked out. And if we did, Kyra probably wouldnt have even noticed. Train your staff to do their job.

Kr
Review №82

Gorgeous place--Love the interior! The Beer Cheddar soup and Goat cheese apps were amazing! Wide selection of house brews and guests brews. Would recommend the All Growed Up Root Beer and Brew Monkey.

Ge
Review №83

The food was excellent and delicious, but when I came to watch some sports game in the bar area I asked them to turn up the TV volume they said the owners dont want it turned up. I was a little disappointed so I left earlier and went somewhere els for drinks and to watch the games. I also told another employee you guys should have a BRIGHT NEON OPEN SIGN up so people know your open. I told her Ive been driving past this place for a few months and thought you guys were out of business, It looks like there always closed from the street. She said the owners dont want an open sign. The employees are super nice, the food was top notch, but the owners are weird from my understanding. So please turn up the volume on the TVs so I can enjoy watching some good sports games, buy some good beer, and relax. Plus please get an OPEN SIGN that lights up looks like the pace is always closed from the street.

Ki
Review №84

Terrible customer service . Ordered a $10 martini and when it arrived the glass was less than half full. The manager, Kristen was summoned, bad decision, did not even acknowledge our concern or even listen to us. She simply talked over us and rather then add an an once of alcohol to make 4 women happy she proceed to dump out the drinks, piss off the 4 customers she had the opportunity to create a positive experience for and instead created a terrible impression of this establishment.

Su
Review №85

Beautiful bar, staff was excellent, food was very good. Very chilly sitting at bar. Needs to advertise, indicate that they are actually open

Do
Review №86

They have some great specials during the week and a $10 burger and beer on Sundays. Tried this weekends Mahi special and it was awesome, perfect w their Ruffled Feathers

Jo
Review №87

Stopped by to try new brews. Very helpful staff. Samples were quite good.

De
Review №88

The food was fantastic, I highly recommend the coffee encrusted filet sliders. loved the beer and our server, Andrea was easy going and attentive.

Za
Review №89

Great beers. All brewed themselves or by other local micro brews.Looks really nice inside. Great for groups.

Jo
Review №90

Second time here. Quick review. Service was very good. For dinner we had the Mac and cheese and the Cuban. Both tasted great.Dessert was the Rumchata creme brulee which was also very good.

Je
Review №91

Amazing food and beer

Ta
Review №92

Great place to eat and have a tasty brew. Nice eclectic menu.

Su
Review №93

The food here is amazing! The bread pudding for dessert is a must try-so good!

Er
Review №94

Good beer, good poutine. The rest is pretty bland pub food. Its kind of impressive that the nachos came out overdone and yet cold...

Jo
Review №95

Great food, great beer and great music.

Ad
Review №96

Beers are not very good, large space, good food and good service.

Fr
Review №97

Decent food, amazing beer. Better food selection would take it to a five star

Li
Review №98

Really nice! Great selection of craft beers and the food was quite delicious!

Ke
Review №99

What isnt to like about this place? Great beer selection of their own beers, other craft brews on draft, and a bottle selection. The food menu isnt huge but everything looks good. I would definitely return here and try other things.My wife and I went here at 6 PM on a Saturday and it wasnt that full, we didnt have to wait at all which really surprised me after how good everything was. We had excellent service, could be partially because it wasnt that full. As another person commented its not the best location and probably gets overlooked.Beer recommendations: I really enjoyed the IBA (India Brown Ale) and my wife loved the Saison.

Ma
Review №100

Food, beer and service was all excellent. The corn fritters should be illegal

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  • Address:4030 Fox Valley Center Dr, Aurora, IL 60504, United States
  • Site:http://hopvinebrewingcompany.com/
  • Phone:+1 630-229-6030
Categories
  • Banquet hall
  • American restaurant
  • Brewpub
  • Bar
  • Brewery
  • Restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:5–8pm
  • Tuesday:11am–2pm
  • Wednesday:11am–2pm
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:5–8pm
  • Saturday:5–8pm
  • Sunday:5–8pm
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Fireplace:Yes
  • Women-led:Yes
Popular for
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Offerings
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Food:Yes
  • Food at bar:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • High chairs:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
Planning
  • Accepts reservations:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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