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Secret Santa Gifts
#19250088 - 12/09/13 01:15 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Alright Pub Need some ideas on what to get a good friend of mine for a secret santa Hes a craft beer kinda guy and loves his beers. I was going to get some rare IPAs for him but my insider info has led me at a dead end, since he has a cupboard filled with specific beers and what not.
So my question is What gift could i give a beer lover thats not beer. He has an assortment of glasses already as well. 50$+/- is my limit.
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Re: Secret Santa Gifts [Re: BIGS] 1
#19250094 - 12/09/13 01:16 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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i guarantee if he's a microbrew fan he will not be upset with more beer no matter how much beer he already has.
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Re: Secret Santa Gifts [Re: BIGS]
#19250095 - 12/09/13 01:16 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Re: Secret Santa Gifts [Re: NWlight]
#19250112 - 12/09/13 01:20 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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any recommendations as to what beer to possibly get as im not a beer guy myself im kinda jumping in this blindly
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Re: Secret Santa Gifts [Re: BIGS]
#19250147 - 12/09/13 01:27 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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get something regional/local. any breweries around you?
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Re: Secret Santa Gifts [Re: NWlight]
#19250166 - 12/09/13 01:32 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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give him one of those home brewery kits. should be around that price range.
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Re: Secret Santa Gifts [Re: NWlight]
#19250172 - 12/09/13 01:33 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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NWlight said: i guarantee if he's a microbrew fan he will not be upset with more beer no matter how much beer he already has.
my 2 cents
^This
If there are any microbreweries in your area a growler from that place would be good. At the microbreweries in my town a new growler costs like $30 bucks, and refills are $12-$15. You end up saving like 20% on beer. Thats what my mom got me for christmas last year, and I have been pleased with it.
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Re: Secret Santa Gifts [Re: BIGS]
#19250190 - 12/09/13 01:36 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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For the connoisseur.
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FrozenHappiness said:
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NWlight said: i guarantee if he's a microbrew fan he will not be upset with more beer no matter how much beer he already has.
my 2 cents
^This
If there are any microbreweries in your area a growler from that place would be good. At the microbreweries in my town a new growler costs like $30 bucks, and refills are $12-$15. You end up saving like 20% on beer. Thats what my mom got me for christmas last year, and I have been pleased with it.
same here!! its a great deal.
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Re: Secret Santa Gifts [Re: babydoll]
#19250244 - 12/09/13 01:48 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Which region do you live in? I'm an avid beer-lover too and may be able to help.
One thing with IPAs and double/imperial IPAs is that they are meant to be drank as fresh as possible. You may have noticed Stone's "Enjoy By" at the store-
 These are a guarantee. The Enjoy By date is 30 days past brewing, and they make the date obvious so stores will take them off the shelves timely. Anything within the first month of being brewed will be much more flavorful. Most breweries use a "bottled on" date, but some use a "best/enjoy by date" http://freshbeeronly.com/The_Fresh_Beer_List.html
Anything stout, or scotch ales, or barleywines will age wonderfully, and therefore you don't need to worry about age as much.
But yea, what region of the US are you in? Tons of region-specific IPAs and great beers in general.
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Re: Secret Santa Gifts [Re: pcplease]
#19250323 - 12/09/13 02:06 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Im down in Socal, San diego
I think stone is pretty local Was thinking 2 good Beers and maybe a drinking glass to go with it
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Re: Secret Santa Gifts [Re: BIGS]
#19250390 - 12/09/13 02:20 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Oh man, you got a lot of options there lucky bastard  Anything Stone, Green Flash, Ballast Point, AleSmith, Firestone Walker.. Can't go wrong. Just remember to check the dates on those IPAs 
Glasses are always fun too. Even the funny novelty shapes like this can-shaped one 

You'd have to order that one though No Founders (brewery that makes that glass) in Cali AFAIK
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Re: Secret Santa Gifts [Re: pcplease]
#19250399 - 12/09/13 02:23 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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thanks for the insit PcPlease
Would have never thought about checking for freshness.
Got a good lead on a local store that carry's an array of craft brews so hopefully i can source something rare and good.
and that glass is pretty cool i like the brim, just like a can.
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Re: Secret Santa Gifts [Re: BIGS]
#19250479 - 12/09/13 02:40 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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No problem! I like that glass too It's on my Christmas list actually 
I'm sure you'll find something great at the store The employees will be able to tell you which IPAs are fresh.
You can't go wrong with a fresh IPA, it's something he'll get to enjoy that night rather than something that he's gonna want to stow away.
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Re: Secret Santa Gifts [Re: pcplease]
#19250510 - 12/09/13 02:48 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Edited by ch1ck3n.s0up (12/09/13 02:50 PM)
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pcplease
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Not gonna find that around SoCal bud That's a Vermont only beer. He could find some fresh Pliny the Elder, which I'm sure is in the top 5, though. He's probably already had whatever beer the OP gets him but a fresh IPA is ensured a great beer that OP's friend will appreciate. Because if you aren't a craft drinker, you probably don't know about the importance of freshness with these very hop-forward beers.
And you're not buying Heady online, it's pretty much only available for trading. And beer trading is expensive
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Re: Secret Santa Gifts [Re: pcplease]
#19250569 - 12/09/13 03:06 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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im not much for novelty stuff, but man that's a cool glass 
i usually just use my weizen
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Re: Secret Santa Gifts [Re: BIGS]
#19250576 - 12/09/13 03:07 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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BIGS said: Alright Pub Need some ideas on what to get a good friend of mine for a secret santa Hes a craft beer kinda guy and loves his beers. I was going to get some rare IPAs for him but my insider info has led me at a dead end, since he has a cupboard filled with specific beers and what not.
So my question is What gift could i give a beer lover thats not beer. He has an assortment of glasses already as well. 50$+/- is my limit.
12 pack of bud...
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