Beer Suggestions: Son is turning 21

Yuengling! Or maybe a nice bottle of Scotch/Rum/Whiskey.

 

You could start by asking him what he usually drinks. Its obviously no surprise that he drinks beer under age. I would go for the gusto and get him what you like. Share it with him and explain the goodness about it.

 

Prima Pils

 

If it was me, I would buy him a really good bottle of single malt scotch plus maybe a sampler pack from a local PA brewery.

 

if he's demonstrated that he likes the taste of beer, Victory's Headwaters Pale (or even Hop Devil) should be pretty well received. If he prefers malty sweet to hoppy bitter, maybe some Troegs HopBack? but yeah...what sokrman14 said. Ask him what he likes.

 

Well...... KBS is coming out this week lol.

 

Something from Voodoo...

 

get him a stripper.

Wait you said beer....

 

Go big or go home. Hand the kid a Bourbon County Brand stout!

 

I work at a college and from what I can see at my local shop, Fireball is the hardest thing to keep on the shelves.

 

Get him something from Brooklyn Brewing if you can. Their beers are pretty solid but aren't so huge and flavorful as to overwhelm a new palate. Their beers are really good gateway beers to introduce a newbie to the world of craft brewed beer.

 

if your going for sentimental your going to want a good beer. but a college kid which was where was i was at 2 years ago. go with patron tequila! thats a night to def not remember! in a great way

 

You're a cool dad. I like the Prima Pils suggestion.

 

I would go with the SN IPA variety pack, then he can decide from there. I did something similar recently for the same reason......... son turning 21. I would not stereotype the youngsters coming into age any-longer as BMC drinkers since many are branching out and taking advantage of the choices available to them. My son brought many of his college friends over to the house and you may be surprised what they know and love regarding different beer. Plus..... it doesn't hurt learning from parents when they see you drinking craft. Your mention of Victory is also good if you grab 4 different 6 packs. Good times ahead.

 

Troegs Cultivator is my new "gateway" suggestion, so that.

 

Seconded! I also like the Victory suggestions- so hopefully there is a Victory sampler available to you.

Also a great suggestion- a very delicious beer no matter how experienced you are.

 

If you like Sierra Nevada, get him that, and enjoy some of the beer with him.

When I turned 21, I can't remember all the different beer I had those first days, but I sure as hell remember the first beer I had with my dad. Make sure it's something that you like, and something you think he'll like as well, and enjoy it together.

 

I'd get a few mix a 6 so that he can try a variety of craft beer a decide what he likes the most. lagers, stouts, IPAs, pale ales, barleywines.

 

Anything bitter is a bad choice. So, any Pale Ale, IPA or a Stout is NOT a good idea. How about some hefeweizen or wit beers for a beginner?