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Real Ale Themed Gift Ideas
The term real ale is usually an alternative term to describe cask ale or bottle conditioned beer. It matures in the cask or bottle it is to be served from, hence bottle conditioned beer obtaining its name. It is thought of as having a more traditional process than that of making lager, as real ale is not pasteurised or does not have additional carbon dioxide added to it to dispense it. Real ale may contain some sediment but this is now often seen as a quirk of the process, rather than a negative feature. There are many real ale enthusiasts, who will no doubt appreciate a real ale themed gift.
Bottle conditioned real ale makes an ideal real ale gift. You Can purchase a pack of their favourite beer or you can mix and match to provide them with a variety of fine beers to sample. You may even find them a new favourite.
If you are not knowledgeable on beers and are unsure which to choose, try to find out if Your Friend prefers pale or dark beers, as the label usually clearly states if it is at one end of the spectrum. When shopping, also check the labels to make sure they state they are bottled conditioned. Choose a variety of beers, so if you choose one that is not a favourite, there will still be plenty of other bottles left to try.
There are plenty of alternative real ale gifts available, if you do would like a more imaginative gift. These gift ideas include beer hampers containing a range of bottled beers and even delicious food containing ale as one of the ingredients. You could even put your own hamper together, selecting their favourite beers, food made with beer or simply food that compliments beer. If you are particularly good at cooking, you could try making them a batch of real ale chutney or pickle.
Some breweries stock their own memorabilia, aimed at brewery fans or as a souvenir from a brewery tour. You can purchase a gift from the gift recipients favourite brewery. Choose from brewery themed clothing, Key Rings, Bottle Openers, magnets, book marks, note books and many other mementos.
There are plenty of options out there, some of them truly unique and some of them safer options, but all will provide a tailored gift to your real ale enthusiast friends.
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