Agreed, he should also try to get to OC during happy hour for the best deals (if possible). I haven't been to Prairie Tap House yet, but have been meaning to check it out.
In EP: Old Chicago and for Craft Beer Week, this is going on there: "Old Chicago Eden Prairie (all week): Featuring a Flight of Beers from Bells BreweryAlso will be tapping a Firkin of Bells Two Hearted"
Tavern 4 & 5 has some decent beers on-tap. I think their food is outstanding. Prairie Tap House and OC is probably the safest bet. Also second The Golden Nugget. Sort of on the Eden Prairie/Minnetonka border so not far away.