Which beer?

[JonnyFoxtrot]

Morning all,
A friend of mine is doing my dad quite a big favour in getting him a cheap iPad through work and Dad as a non drinker has asked me to get the friend some beers to say thanks.

My experience of beer ranges to ordering a fosters or carlsberg from the local pub so I've no idea whats good and I'd like to get him some decent stuff as he's somewhat of a beer geek having worked in bars for a couple of years.

So basically, what recommendations do you lot who like the beery brew and know your stuff recommend? I know tesco do loads of single bottle buys from the random makes so was thinking a hand picked selection of them. He's 22 and is also partial to an Ale if that makes any difference and I'd like to keep it to around £10-15 if possible (its not that massive a favour).

TIA
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[angryjonny]

My favourite is Loddon Ferryman's Gold but it's a localish brew (out Reading way) so you may or may not be able to get it. Old Hooky is good too.

Tastes in ales vary so it'll depend on what his particular tastes are. If you want a nationally available ale you could do a lot worse than Bombardier or Spitfire, but a selection would enhance your chances of getting him something he actually likes.

[Scooty]

Real men drink IPA
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[Daimo]

Peroni or Nazzuo Azzuro.

Mmmmmmmm.

[WishayKillie]

Arran Blonde

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or any of the Brew Dog IPA's or Stouts.

Have a go of "Sink the Bismark" a 40%abv Beer

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[james1988]

I'm quite partial to Cwrw Haf and Cwrw Braf brewed by Tomos Watkins both very easy to drink. Cwrw Haf is my favourite though as it's pale hops. If you can find Flower Power anywhere I thoroughly recommend it. My local had it on tap the other week and my god it made my mouth orgasm again it's pale hops I've no idea who brews it though.

James

[Sam_Y_93]

Innis and Gunn is my favourite
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[SlimRick]

How about a nice bottle of Brew Dog's End of History?

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[BigTobyD]

Spitfire
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[trevoriv]

Courage Directors, Old Speckled Hen, Waggle Dance, Black Sheep.

Best off to get a few bottles of a few different ales. That's what I always get so I can dabble.
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[LordShaftesbu...]

I'd say your first instinct is the best - get him a random selection of ales, one of each. Unfortunately, the dearer ones are usually the better ones, but if there's an offer on go for that.

Oh and mix the styles up; stout, porter, IPA, pale ale, bitter, mild (there are others but I can't think of any more South Englandshire styles). You can judge by the different colours if you don't know the nomenclature.

[imanupstart]

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Smooth, peachy fruity taste, very girly. I love it

[Benson_JV]

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[Benson_JV]

Indeed!
Although you can pick up the lab equipment for not a lot. Long as you know what you're doing it's all good! Could do some proper distillation then!
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I live near some nice micro breweries. They're available online so i've been told.
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[TheSmiler]

Kronenbourg is nice however its a pretty ordinary beer

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