Kevin, I made a pre-batched old fashioned following your recipe and took it to a poker game. Everyone loved it! I swapped out the Jameson for a split base of rye and bourbon it it worked well. Thanks for the continued inspiration! Cheers!

That's such a great and simple idea. I've always struggled with the idea of throwing a party for friends and handling cocktails - you either spend a lot of time making them, instead of interacting with the guests, or you compromise for the simplest stuff. Last summer, I experimented with punches, which turned out great, but pre-batching several different cocktails would be a fantastic idea. I'd love to see a similar video on something like whiskey sour, if only to see how you'd handle the creamy texture from the egg white.

I pre-batched Ward Eight with the lemon and orange super juice. Because of nature of orange super-juice, I used 3 parts orange to 1 part lemon, instead of equal amounts. It turned out pretty great.

When I batch cocktails I follow Dave Arnold's tips from Liquid Intelligence. I mix everything except for the water and place it in the freezer in plastic bottles to get it super cold without freezing, and shortly before serving I stir in the correct amount of cold water with a few small ice cubes.

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

You can't go wrong by following Dave's advice when it comes to cocktails! What do you do for garnish?

I just love your videos. I’m a huge fan of the science behind the mixology and your explanations are excellent. Thank you!

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Pre-batched Negronis are my favorite thing! Equal parts, doesn't get any easier! Sometimes I'd throw a couple of orange peels in the bottle, so I didn't need to peel when serving, but this orange mist is an awesome idea! 🤤🥃

@eafarrar

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I got some orange, lemon, and grapefruit oils diluted in vodka for lazy citrus garnishes. Haha.

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

The citrus sprays are such a good hack! And a bottle of Negroni doesn't sound bad either. Cheers!

@paulgoodwin81

2 жыл бұрын

Dont forget your water added to the mix. When I do batched Negroni I only use 20% of total batch. Thats enough for my taste. Like Kevin uses 30% water.

Excellent video. Quite simple execution that provides an amazing result. Loved this video! Thank you for sharing!

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

Cocktails can be that way sometimes. Thank you for watching, cheers!

Pre-batching is our lord and saviour in a crowded bar.. great vid!! I've been pre-batching a cocktail with oleosacharums and the juice of different citruses combined but now i have to try it with just superjuices!!

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

Super Juice is a game changer in pre-batched cocktails too! Cheers!

I made mine with some woodinville bourbon with simple syrup instead and it was amazing! This is definitely my new favorite old fashioned recipe! I love how simple the foam is. it makes it an easy one to make on short notice for hosting events. I definitely appreciate how stable the foam is with the Xanthan gum. I tried making a foam out of bailees and half and half the other day and had some issues with it bleeding into the drink. I'll have to try adding some Xanthan gum and see if it holds up. Thanks for the tips Kevin!

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

Let us know how it turned out! Cheers!

I have been trying to nail down a recipe for batched old fashioned for a long time. Was never able to get dilution right! Thank you!

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! Let me know how this recipe works out for you, cheers!

Hi. Pre-batch cocktail is an awesome idea, please make more of it. I live alone and pretty busy, I don't have fresh ingredients laying around when I'm craving a drink, so I rather make the whole batch then enjoy it throughout the week.

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! 😉🥂

KEVIN!!! This is a great idea!!! Pre-batching is something I've never done in large amounts!! I'm def doing this!!! CHEERS!!!!

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers, Tim! Thanks!

LOVE Jameson Black Barrel. Great improvement on the foam. Got to try it out. Coaster looks great with that cocktail.

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Carl! And thank you again for the coasters, they really complemented this drink!

Omg this sounds soo amazing. I really wish I had a foam maker to make one of these!

@paulgoodwin81

2 жыл бұрын

Amazon is great for all the bits.

I've pre-batched Improved Whiskey cocktails recently. I didn't think to add water to account for the ice dilution, but that's a great tip. We'll done!

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it useful, cheers, Abdiel!

I think you have reignited my love and interest in making more interesting coctails, thank you for that, much love from Poland

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

Really happy to hear that! Cheers from Slovenia!

Are you interested in pre-batched cocktails? If you like what we do, you can support the channel here: 👕 Merch: my-store-11171765.creator-spring.com 🎩 Patreon: www.patreon.com/cocktailtime 🛒 My Store: kit.co/KevinKos 🌍 Web Page: www.kevinkos.com/

@mesmertamere

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! I'd like to see a prebatched shaken cocktail with citrus juice in the mix. Also, what do you think about a salted ice bath to reach the ideal temperature for the batched cocktail? Add more salt if you want it colder, control the temperature this way. Would it work?

@mdbbox5660

2 жыл бұрын

They are cool and nice for a party, but are also a nice change from a punch bowl. They can be served from a keg or bottled for individual servings too which is a pretty cool novelty for special occasions, I think.

I make a pre batched coffee old fashioned every time I go camping. 2 oz bourbon, 1 oz Mr Black, and 4 dashed aztec chocolate bitters per drink. I usually fill a quart jar of this ratio so I can share with camper neighbors when I am camping. People love it when they wake up camping to have their neighbor with a coffee cocktail for them.

@KevinKos

Жыл бұрын

That sounds like a perfect way to start a day of camping. 🤩 Cheers, Robert!

Just when I was binge watching your stuff You post a new vid Blessed I love these

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

Just in time! Thank you so much for binge-watching all of my episodes. Cheers!

Great recipe! Just a quick few notes on the beer side of things: Have you looked into milk stouts or imperial stouts as an option? There are many available that would go great with this and you could spare yourself the maple sirup as they are sweeter than guinness, which is fairly dry. Also you noted correctly that protein is responsible for the foam in beer, however starch is only an ingredient on the front end of the beer as its pulled out of the malt and then with the malts enzymes broken down into sugar. Starch in a finished beer would be pretty bad for the brewer, they usually try to avoid that.

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

I looked at some nutrition facts of the Guinness beer and it says that there is approximately 10g of starch per can. But thank you for bringing that down. I will do some further research. Also, thank you for giving me the ideas about which beer would go better in here. Cheers!

@theblobfish9614

2 жыл бұрын

@@KevinKos is it starch or carbohydrates? Maybe they mean dextrines, the lines arent that clear between what is sugar, dextrines and starches.

@Jesus-nw3ly

2 жыл бұрын

I bet Killians Irish Stout beer would be amazing!!

These are the types of videos I love ! Thank you for this

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

Your drinks look great man, I’m dying to try this one weigh the beer foam

Made it today as single serving with Red Breast 12 for myself as a treat. Fantastic ll around now I have just to figure out a use for the left over foam. Good it last a while in the whipper.

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Cheers!

Never batched cocktails but this sounds like an amazing idea! Thanks!

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

First. 😁 def gonna try this out!! Great tips and ideas for my next family reunion!!

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

Haha, you were fast, Sašo!

Love this idea! It looks so good!

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

Beauty in simplicity, right? Cheers!

First of all thank you for your channel! I wanted to ask if it's possible that you make a video or something explaining the "laws" of pre batch cocktails, Acids/sugar/alcohol/juice time of preservation etc. I think it's an amazing content and gives a lot of option for people creating at home

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the idea! Cheers!

I have a beer themed party this weekend where people are expecting me to wow them with some cocktails. You just gave me the recipe that I needed to knock their socks off. Wish me luck!!

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

Great timing! Good luck and don't forget to enjoy the party, that's why these pre-batched hacks are so useful. And report back with how it went!

@paulgoodwin81

2 жыл бұрын

One of my go to beer cocktails is 30ml vanilla vodka, 30ml apple juice, 15 ml caramel syrup, 5ml JD honey and 1 egg white. Top with a chilled pale ale. Its a beauty. You could batch the first 4 ingredients perhaps and add egg white and ale to order. I serve straight up in a half pint tankard as a bit of a gimick. See what you think.

@jpcampbell

2 жыл бұрын

@@KevinKos I will! I am doing both the Jameson with Stout foam and the Italian Beer Americano with Peroni foam.

@jpcampbell

2 жыл бұрын

@@KevinKos it was amazing!!!! Everyone was blown away. You make the impossible and complex accessible to normal people. I did both the stout foam and peroni foam. Both were perfect. I ran out too quickly though as everyone wanted seconds. Thank you for making our lives more interesting with your videos. You are awesome!!

Let me just say… Kos, you give good vid…👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Love your channel. Great, inspirational information delivered with panache. Superb.

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks for sharing delicious cocktails

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

With pleasure!

I know it’s not widely seen as such a big deal but the thumbnail on this one is superb. I don’t no what it is but it somehow stands out from all the others you’ve done. Keep up the good work guys. 💪

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you like it! We put quite some time in to nail the thumbnail for every episode, but some just work better than other, right?

I made it tonight…..I loved it!!!

I pre-batched Mojitos at a wedding, with several fruit purees and soda water on the side for quick dispatch and customization. It was a big hit, which was great since I made a six liter batch...

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

Mojitos are always a hit! I usually make a lime&mint cordial for fast, clear and delicious Mojitos! Check it out here, if you haven't seen it yet: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lqueo7yYlMKfZpc.html

The chemical expertise and practicality you bring to your videos is so cool

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Cheers!

Where did you get that beautiful mustache ice stamp?? Awesome video by the way! Definitely will be trying out this old fashioned recipe!

Love this video. Can you please make a video on a pre batched sour!!

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the idea!

I have once made a big bowl of Mojito before a party, just needing to top it up with some soda, and, although not as good as freshly made, it was still enjoyed by the guests!

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

Can't go wrong with a Mojito! Did you use the clarified lime&mint cordial?

@ThomasS17

2 жыл бұрын

@@KevinKos no, just regular limes and mint...this was 5 or so years ago, before I knew much about cocktails (and your channel) :D

You blow my mind with your use of alchemy 🤯

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

And you can blow the minds of your friends! Cheers, Michael 🥃

You should add sous vide to your toolkit. When I batch an old fashioned, I shave the peel of two oranges (as little pith as possible) and add that to my 750ml bourbon with the sugar and water. Sous vide at 140° for two hours and it infuses that orange flavor into the cocktail. It’s really amazing, you should give it a try. You can also make lemoncello in this manner.

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

I use it quite often. It's a great tool for infusing for sure! You will see it in some other episodes.

How come he doesn’t have more subscribers? This guys video production is insane

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

Subs will come. Thank you for all the support! Cheers!

It's like you knew I was planning a birthday party and need bar planning advice 😁

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, have an awesome celebration, Ian! Check out the description of the video for links to videos with more prep ideas!

Awesome!

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Wonderfully done as always 👏

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, my friend!

wow great looking old fashioned! Will defintly be making some of that orange perfume asap

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The citrus mist is really an awesome hack!

@jondotdrinks6952

2 жыл бұрын

@@KevinKos just ordered my orange essential oil! I may never peel another orange depending how much i like this

two words ingenious and incredible

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

✌️

Pre-batching is great - lots of room to experiment

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

True!

Great! Thanks!!

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

Hi Kev, Any carbonate cocktails coming? I've tried but didn't go well. Amazing ideea with the foam . Great job as always. Thanks ✌️

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

I already made some but there will be more for sure!

I'm Chile and Peru the pre batched pisco sour is a standard: just put all in the blender, bottle up and bring to the party.

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

With or without the egg white? 😎

@eduardojahnke8970

2 жыл бұрын

@@KevinKos good point! Could be with the egg white as it will not remain too much time in the bottle... 🤣

Classy as always

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

👞👔🎩 😉

I made the same suggestion to Truffles…you should do an episode in Slovene. That would be pretty cool. So would subtítulos. Cheers 🥂

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion! That would be much easier to shoot 🤣

@Fenderbnder528

2 жыл бұрын

@@KevinKos you and your crew are great story tellers. I can imagine how much more work it takes translating every little detail. I want to see that Slovenia style🙅🏻‍♂️ at least once ☝🏻 that would be super rad 🤙🏼

I made a pre-batched Manhattan. I also carbonated it inspired by the gin and tonic from cocktail chemistry book. I think the aroma like the orange spray or maybe using bitters would be a nice addition to it.

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Another awesome Video!! Wow! I can't wait to try and make that beer foam for my old fashions! That's such a good idea! Could I use Soy Lecithin powder in place of Xanthem gum like how you did with the reverse clover club cocktail? What's the difference between the two powders? Thanks!! :)

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

Xanthan is there just to stabilize the foam. Soy lecithin would work ok too but is more an emulsifier than a stabilator. Thank you!

Yesssss I'm number 4!!!!

@carl_busch

2 жыл бұрын

LOL

@TheSpiritoftheCocktail

2 жыл бұрын

@@carl_busch Its so hard to be number one on this channel!!!!

@robifiser

2 жыл бұрын

When @@TheSpiritoftheCocktail says that, you know you've made it! 🤩😎😄

@TheSpiritoftheCocktail

2 жыл бұрын

@@robifiser HA!!!! I def slept with my eyes open today!!!!! Hows the baby doing????

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

Robi is used to sleeping with his eyes open too. Well, we both do 😅👶 thank you for being so fast on our channel 😊

Great video! I haven't tried the saline solution but interested. Did you make it yourself or purchase it for cocktails?

@Pandach_1

Жыл бұрын

Just make it at home - really easy!

Amazing technique Kevin. Batch cocktails are my go to when I'm having friends over

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Very nice. Does batching work for tropical cocktails that contain fruit juices or do the juices change flavor or go bad. If it works, what’s the time limit in the refrigerator? Thanks.

I have batched a couple old fashioneds, but nothing to that extent. Really need to pick up one of those whippers.

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

Chris, it's really a useful tool, you won't regret it! Cheers!

Where can I get the bottle that you used for the pre batch ?

Oh man I'm so gonna try this, but I might go for a citrus hazy ipa that smells like OJ instead so the foam has that zest in it.

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

That sounds delicious! There's so many combinations to try - beers that would go great with rum, tequila, cognac.. The combinations are out there, waiting for us to try them out!

I just need to know, how to pre batch whiskey sour. I need it so much, please!

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

Try it with super juice 😉

wondrous 😎🥃

So if I usually make an old-fashioned with 100 proof bottled in bond would skipping the water work to make it similar versus the 80 proof black barrel?

In my bar, we've tried putting cocktails using foam toppings on our menue before, but we've had bad experiences with the quality of the foam after one or two days. They always go flat and don't foam up anymore, no matter how much gas you're putting in there. You have any tips for that? Otherwise, another great video Kevin :)

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

Do you use a stabilizer? What kind of emulsifier do you use? Maybe not enough emulsifier?

Besides the awesome cocktails, where did you get that suit?!? 🙌

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

I have plenty of different suits which I bought in multiple stores. Glad you like my style! Thank you!

do you need to refrigerate this? and how long is the shelf life? trying to make a gift for my dad :) thank you!

@KevinKos

7 ай бұрын

It's best to refrigerate but it's not essential. It should be good forever (not/pre-diluted version) since it's still high vol.

Hey Kevin, why do you have german labeled ingredients (like the maple syrup for example)? Cheers, much love and thanks for your inspirational channel from Berlin ;)

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

A lot of ingredients I buy in a store (Called Spar) have a label written in German 😀 kind regards to Berlin!

curious question, would atomizing orange bitters work similar to the essential oils/vodka?

@KevinKos

Жыл бұрын

That can work treat too.

Wow Amazing💕 So cool🌼 Have a nice day♪✨

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Wish you have a great day too 😉

amazing video! do you have to use N2O cartridges for the foam or can you use CO2 as well? the N2O are really hard to get in my country whilst CO2 is widely available...

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

Co2 won't do the work here. If you don't have N2O then blend the mixture and use the foam that will form on top.

thoughts on using something like a black tea instead of water for the dilution?

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

I use a lot of tea in my creations. Great idea though! Cheers!

How long do those perfumes last? Also what would be the difference (besides a higher alcohol %) if you drop the water before you freeze?

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

It lasts indefinitely. It's alcohol with some etheric oils. You can leave it in the freezer without being afraid of the cocktail becoming solid. When you will mix it you can add a cocktail and chilled water and you have your perfectly chilled OF.

How long can this pre batch old fashion last in refrigerator?

I have on occations pre-batched French 75 for quick service, this is when I know I have to serve many drinks in a short amount of time. I'd love to know how to elevate such a beverage further and other drinks/cocktails that share similar characteristics.

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Do you use Super Juice for preaching French 75?

@kithid

2 жыл бұрын

@@KevinKos I haven't yet. But it is something I will try next as that bit of information really tickled my creativity. I just need to order myself some of the ingredients. Love the Chanel by the way. Very professional, including the bloopers. 😉

Can you make a Candy flos cocktail

How you're not sitting at a few 100k subscribers is mind blogging to me

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Edward! Slow & steady, but we're working our way there and you're helping us with that. Cheers!

How long do you think the shelf life of a batched daiquiri would be if using super juice?

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

I would say for sure 10 days but I would have to try and did some research for a more precise answer.

Anyone tried putting the iSi whipper in the freezer for 10-15 mins first before the fridge? Can it cutt down the time on the hour fridge time by putting it in the freezer for a bit first?

Content idea: 4 regular cocktails elevated with different flavored foams with the recipes.

@KevinKos

Жыл бұрын

Noted!

Are they alterations you'd need to make to the pre-batched drink if you were to age it in a small barrel?

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

You can age it as it is.

what would be an easy susbstitute to the maple syrup? I live in brazil and M.S isnt common here.

@Tusc9969

6 ай бұрын

Simple syrup, Demerara Syrup, Honey syrup etc

我第一个想到的就是朗姆巧克力 old fashioned 加上清爽啤酒泡沫

Hey may I ask what's the purpose of saline solution?

@KevinKos

Жыл бұрын

It enhances all the flavors.

Can i add foam agent instead of xanthan?

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

Xanthan is a stabilizer so try to use it with a foaming agent. If you don't have it, you can add more emulsifiers thicker foam.

Could you make a s’mores old fashioned using chocolate bitters and a marshmallow flavoured foam?

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

FBI wants to know your location. 🕵️‍♀️😅 That sounds delicious! Did you see my Donut Old Fashioned episode? I think you'd enjoy that 🥃

@Tusc9969

6 ай бұрын

Marshmallow foam 8 oz. cold pressed apple juice 2 oz. Monin Toasted Marshmallow Syrup 4 oz. pasteurized egg white 2 ea. NO2 charges S'mores Old Fashioned 2oz Cocoa or chocolate infused Bourbon 1 Honey sugar cube or 1/8oz Honey simple syrup 10 drops of Bittermen’s Xocolotl Mole chocolate bitters Toasted Marshmallow foam on top

I’m totally trying this for tomorrow. I made my orange oil or whatever, but all I smell is vodka. I added another 5 drops of orange oil but it doesn’t smell like I was hoping. Should I just keep adding orange oil until I get the right scent?

@KevinKos

6 ай бұрын

What kind of orange oil do you have? It should add some taste even with the first drop. Make sure it's food-grade essential oil.

@inthebag84

6 ай бұрын

@@KevinKos Thanks! I have "Now" Essential Oils Orange oil... doesn't say that it's food grade, but says it's 100% pure Citrus Sinensus orange peel oil...

@KevinKos

6 ай бұрын

@@inthebag84Rather contact provider or a manufacturer if you can use it on food/drinks.

How long does the beer foam last in the fridge?

@KevinKos

Жыл бұрын

Use it in two or three days.

What can I substitute the Demorara syrup for ?

@KevinKos

Жыл бұрын

Demerara i's just a raw brown sugar. You can just use regular sugar or even go with maple syrup. Cheers!

@gabrielgaspar7519

Жыл бұрын

@@KevinKos thanks so much for the reply !!

You mean batched right. Wouldn't a pre-batch be all the individual bottles 🤣. I've always wondered why the pre- was added

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

English isn't my first language but I'm guessing it's because you batch it before you need it. So you pre-batch it. But yeah, I'd name it whatever, as long as youtube thinks people will want to watch it. 😂

@AndrewBardwell

2 жыл бұрын

Kevin's gotten it right here. Have you ever visited the pre-cooked meals section of the grocery store, or bought pre-cooked shrimp? That would be pretty funny if they were all just the raw ingredients, before being cooked. 😄

@itsjustnacho

2 жыл бұрын

@@KevinKos it's a running joke at my bar and some other ones I know. As a non native English speaker, I think it's funny how broken the English language can be.

Can you pair a cocktail with an IPA?

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I can. Stay tuned. 😉

How long would this last in the fridge?

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

Great question, Jay. With the finished product at around 30% ABV it should have stay perfectly fine in the fridge way longer than you're likely to keep the bottle full, trust me! If you don't add water it's actually fine to keep it on the shelf. Cheers!

I alway have a bottle of Don Lockwood, Negroni, Martinez and (Clarified) Punch in the fridge, just in case 😁

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

Smart! 😉🥂

Я поставил второй лайк. Недооценённый видос

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

mahattan is the same premix????

@KevinKos

Жыл бұрын

It can be done too.

have you ever made a whiskey slush

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

I haven't 😅

With that amount of foam, in the 0,5 L siphon, how many drinks would you able to make?

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

Approximately 6 cocktails from 0,5l siphon.

@m.n.292

2 жыл бұрын

@@KevinKos Thank you very much for the answer. Will try this out, on a upcoming get-together with 20 or so people. Keep up the excellent work! :D

I’ve been told that you don’t add bitters to Batched cocktails because they intensify and become unbalanced. Is this true?

Salud🍻🇲🇽

Why would you not put just the straight oil in the bottle? Is there a reason you need to add the vodka?

@KevinKos

2 жыл бұрын

Think of the ratio of 30 ml vs 6 drops - at that ratio that the oil is still fragrant enough to mimic the smell of expressed orange peel. Pure essential oil is crazy potent and would be way too much. That's why we add so much water when making super juice!

@jonnyconnoro

2 жыл бұрын

@@KevinKos ok sweet thanks!

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