Need a Beery gift
Discussion
I passed my IAM test recently and I'd like to get my Observer a gift as a way of a small thank you. He is into his beers and has mentioned CAMRA and a few festivals he has attended / judged at, so I figured this would be a good place to start.
My knowledge of beers extends to.. well not very far - I drink lagers mostly and only occasionally try whatever beer the local has got. So this is where I'd like some advice.
I'd like to get him a bottle of something special / exceptional that he is unlikely to have tried before. I haven't a clue what he might have tried before but I figure there must be some popular / common beers that he will have had, and I'd like to avoid these. As far as flavour goes: no idea
but he has mentioned stouts and ales :shrug:
I've checked a few online shops but like I said; I haven't got a clue.
Hope this isn't all to vague! Cheers
ETA budget ~£10, inc delivery if I have to get it online
My knowledge of beers extends to.. well not very far - I drink lagers mostly and only occasionally try whatever beer the local has got. So this is where I'd like some advice.
I'd like to get him a bottle of something special / exceptional that he is unlikely to have tried before. I haven't a clue what he might have tried before but I figure there must be some popular / common beers that he will have had, and I'd like to avoid these. As far as flavour goes: no idea
but he has mentioned stouts and ales :shrug:I've checked a few online shops but like I said; I haven't got a clue.
Hope this isn't all to vague! Cheers
ETA budget ~£10, inc delivery if I have to get it online
Edited by bulb763 on Monday 24th January 20:20
Bit over what you want to pay but he would be impressed with your choice.
http://www.whiskyshopdufftown.co.uk/darkislandrese...
http://www.whiskyshopdufftown.co.uk/darkislandrese...
sherman said:
Bit over what you want to pay but he would be impressed with your choice.
http://www.whiskyshopdufftown.co.uk/darkislandrese...
Wish it was a bit cheaper. I've realised my budget isn't going to go very far online - delivery takes up most of it http://www.whiskyshopdufftown.co.uk/darkislandrese...
Checked out Morrison's earlier but again, I just don't know what's good / special and what's not. And plus, they were all ~330ml bottles.
bulb763 said:
sherman said:
Bit over what you want to pay but he would be impressed with your choice.
http://www.whiskyshopdufftown.co.uk/darkislandrese...
Wish it was a bit cheaper. I've realised my budget isn't going to go very far online - delivery takes up most of it http://www.whiskyshopdufftown.co.uk/darkislandrese...
Checked out Morrison's earlier but again, I just don't know what's good / special and what's not. And plus, they were all ~330ml bottles.
Or try a book like this: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hops-Glory-search-British-...
Cracking read for the beerily-inclined.
Cracking read for the beerily-inclined.
Would put in another vote for Bredog, but not TNP - aside from being out of budget.
Their Paradox ale is my absolute favorite - tastes like bovril and whisky to my uneducated palette, but I love both of those things
Personally, I would rather get a selection of 3-4 from Sainsubury's ale shelf (they usually have a good choice) than a presentation "gift set" or the like - you will struggle to go far wrong.
Something heavy like the Brewdog Paradox (Harvieston Old Engine Oil is another good one)
Somehting a bit lighter like Holt's Maple Moon (which is lovely - as is their honey one, but its a bit less subtle)
and possibly something a bit left field - something American and microbrewed? - they make some cracking IPAs over there (Goose Island to name just one)
In all honesty, if he is a big beer guy, he will have tried almost everything you will be able to get your hands on, but I'm sure he will appreciate the effort in thinking about it a bit, rather than just grabbing a 6 pack of stella and calling it a day.
Their Paradox ale is my absolute favorite - tastes like bovril and whisky to my uneducated palette, but I love both of those things
Personally, I would rather get a selection of 3-4 from Sainsubury's ale shelf (they usually have a good choice) than a presentation "gift set" or the like - you will struggle to go far wrong.
Something heavy like the Brewdog Paradox (Harvieston Old Engine Oil is another good one)
Somehting a bit lighter like Holt's Maple Moon (which is lovely - as is their honey one, but its a bit less subtle)
and possibly something a bit left field - something American and microbrewed? - they make some cracking IPAs over there (Goose Island to name just one)
In all honesty, if he is a big beer guy, he will have tried almost everything you will be able to get your hands on, but I'm sure he will appreciate the effort in thinking about it a bit, rather than just grabbing a 6 pack of stella and calling it a day.
jains15 said:
Thanks. Checked already but again, not got a clue what is worth having 
Cactussed said:
ah yes! Would like to try some of that myself!Parsnip said:
Their Paradox ale is my absolute favorite - tastes like bovril and whisky to my uneducated palette, but I love both of those things
Sold out Parsnip said:
Personally, I would rather get a selection of 3-4 from Sainsubury's ale shelf (they usually have a good choice) than a presentation "gift set" or the like - you will struggle to go far wrong.
Something heavy like the Brewdog Paradox (Harvieston Old Engine Oil is another good one)
Somehting a bit lighter like Holt's Maple Moon (which is lovely - as is their honey one, but its a bit less subtle)
and possibly something a bit left field - something American and microbrewed? - they make some cracking IPAs over there (Goose Island to name just one)
Yeah I had considered that. If I knew I could find the ones you have mentioned in a Supermarket I would go and get them now. I don't think I've ever seen anything BrewDog in a shop..?Something heavy like the Brewdog Paradox (Harvieston Old Engine Oil is another good one)
Somehting a bit lighter like Holt's Maple Moon (which is lovely - as is their honey one, but its a bit less subtle)
and possibly something a bit left field - something American and microbrewed? - they make some cracking IPAs over there (Goose Island to name just one)
Parsnip said:
In all honesty, if he is a big beer guy, he will have tried almost everything you will be able to get your hands on, but I'm sure he will appreciate the effort in thinking about it a bit, rather than just grabbing a 6 pack of stella and calling it a day.
Absolutely, but I want to avoid giving him the foulest tasting thing he has ever tried If you want it to look more like a present 750ml bottles are always a nice change.
http://www.beersofeurope.co.uk/acatalog/Beers_of_E...
http://www.beersofeurope.co.uk/acatalog/Beers_of_E...
http://www.beersofeurope.co.uk/acatalog/Beers_of_E...
http://www.beersofeurope.co.uk/acatalog/Beers_of_E...
I know Sainsburys stock brewdog, but they are a Scottish company and I'm talking about a Scottish Sainsburys, so I don't know - strangely enough, one of the bigger supermarkets over here stocks a few Brewdogs, which makes me slightly less homesick when I'm walking through aisles filled with crazy Norwegian food.
In all honesty, you really cant miss with Sainsburys - they usually have a decent selection of ales in the booze aisle in a dedicated area.
Even if you get him something that he doesn't personally like, I guarantee he will find someone who does - when I was in the UK and people came round, I would happily offer up stuff I didn't like that had been accumulated and it always got drunk - over here the beer is crap and costs a million quid - for all the moaning that goes on about the UK, we really do beer well.
In all honesty, you really cant miss with Sainsburys - they usually have a decent selection of ales in the booze aisle in a dedicated area.
Even if you get him something that he doesn't personally like, I guarantee he will find someone who does - when I was in the UK and people came round, I would happily offer up stuff I didn't like that had been accumulated and it always got drunk - over here the beer is crap and costs a million quid - for all the moaning that goes on about the UK, we really do beer well.
Close the thread!
Went to Sainsburys earlier... It must be an inferior one since it didn't seem to have that big a range.
Went from there to Portland Wines and asked the chap the same thing I've asked here. Very helpful and chatted for ages about beers. Recommended a Pelforth Brune - French dark beer, caramelly, toasty and malty. Bought it.
Sorted that then I mentioned the Whisky on the shelves, chatted for ages about that too. Then he brought out an open bottle of Springbank 12yo Claret Wood and offered me a taste. Very nice
Bloke couldn't have been nicer.
So I hope he'll like the Pelforth, and I'll be going back for some of the Springbank when I'm a little more flush. Ta for the help
Went to Sainsburys earlier... It must be an inferior one since it didn't seem to have that big a range.
Went from there to Portland Wines and asked the chap the same thing I've asked here. Very helpful and chatted for ages about beers. Recommended a Pelforth Brune - French dark beer, caramelly, toasty and malty. Bought it.
Sorted that then I mentioned the Whisky on the shelves, chatted for ages about that too. Then he brought out an open bottle of Springbank 12yo Claret Wood and offered me a taste. Very nice
Bloke couldn't have been nicer.So I hope he'll like the Pelforth, and I'll be going back for some of the Springbank when I'm a little more flush. Ta for the help
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