Any Real Ale aficionados?

jp_bl_68 · 18 Nov 2010 at 23:01

I want to buy a real ale lover a small gift (£10). Maybe a book or a bottle of something nice, but I'm open to other suggestions. Any ideas?

jp_bl_68 · 18 Nov 2010 at 23:09

Sounds like a good time was had by all

jp_bl_68 · 18 Nov 2010 at 23:12

batsy said:
I take it you had a good evening then

He's got it.

jp_bl_68 · 18 Nov 2010 at 23:13

Croydon

jp_bl_68 · 18 Nov 2010 at 23:19

Ahleckz said:
I edited my post, not sure if you saw it, with the link to the best beer guide by Camra. Would be appropriate. My membership has just ran out otherwise I would given you the details to get a few quid off.
http://www.camra.org.uk/page.aspx?o=gbg

Thanks, but he's already got that guide.

Happy Birthday, your present is in the post. Don't be surprised if it gets lost though

jp_bl_68 · 18 Nov 2010 at 23:36

Uriel said:
The nicest ale I've ever had is Dark Island Reserve Orcadian Ale.

Matured for 3 months in Malt Whisky casks (I think Scapa). Awesome, but it is about £12-18 for a 75cl bottle.

I like the idea of buying a pricey bottle of good ale, something you wouldn't normally buy yourself. I don't mind going a bit over £10. Now to find somewhere reliable that stocks the stuff....

jp_bl_68 · 19 Nov 2010 at 12:21

Telescopi said:
You can get a 500ml bottle for £10, a few places have it online but I'd have no idea if they were reliable or not.

500ml bottles are a bit more reasonable in terms of price, thanks.

Has anyone used http://www.westcountryales.co.uk/ before? The site looks OK.