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[quote=Anonymous]For the beer, if you can remember even one beer he's enjoyed when you were with him, it's not too hard.  Did he have an IPA and like it?  There are 5,001 great IPA's out there.  Did he say good things about Belgian?  Belgian is very trendy now and there are about 4,000 options available.  Did he like something heavy and dark?  Those are out there too.  (Porters and stouts--not to be confused with Black IPA, also a current trend.)

If you know he likes one of these things, stick to that broad type, and ask for help at a beer store (or really, from anyone who looks like a beer enthusiast in the beer section).  Whole Foods in DC and MOM have great beer selections these days, as do most grocery stores in VA (damn you, MD!).  If you want even broader selection you can try a beer specialty shop.  But there are so many good options out there, picking out a mixed case shouldn't be hard.

The trick is sticking with a type you know he's enjoyed.  For instance, I love all IPA's and hate all Belgians.  If you asked any beer person anywhere to put together a sampler of IPA's, I'd be thrilled with any of them.  I wouldn't be so thrilled with Belgian, or wheat beer, or something fruity, but you'd never have seen me drink even one of those around the house.  (In general, it's a good idea to steer clear of wheat beer or fruity beers unless you know he likes them.)   [/quote]

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