How much brew to give to a friend

[Sammy86]

Hello fellow Brewers!

Have a question that I don't have an answer to. I have a friend that came over for a brew day...he helped through out the day and enjoyed learning the process. My question is how much do I share? It's a 5 gallon batch that I have kegged. I have a couple half gallon growlers that I can fill and share.

Is half a gallon too little? He didn't put any money towards it and I don't mind sharing I just want to make sure I'm not being cheap here or a bad friend. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

Cheers!

Sammy

 

[sandyeggoxj]

Give him a growler and thank him for the help. Two if you are feeling generous.

 

[bigdaddybrew]

A growler sounds about right.

 

[Iseneye]

Assuming he didn't pay for anything I would invite him around to open the first bottles and drink with him. I wouldn't feel any obligation to give him any - he's learning and picking up knowledge from you. If I was in his shoes I wouldn't expect anything

However, a growler sounds about right - he'll need to drink it in a few days anyway.

 

[Michigan_Wolfman]

Maybe not the best idea, but......you could always go "Party College Frat Boy" on him and tell him the only way he's getting any brew is if he does a keg hit while standing on his head.

 

[gstolas]

I've showed friends how to brew and had them pay half and split batch. Then again I kind of did everything. Maybe I'm overly generous. No pay and minimal legwork, give the guy a 2 liter growler. Its reasonable

 

[Billy-Klubb]

you just showed him, he can brew his own damned beer!ipe:

 

[Sammy86]

Ok thanks for the suggestions folks! I'm gonna go with a growler and call it a day...it's one beer shy of a six pack so from what everyone has said that seems fair. Thanks all!

 

[Homercidal]

Don't be TOO generous, sheesh!



#thatssarcasm

#jk

 

[Munster51]

The first time I was really introduced to brewing was with my dad and one of his friend's. My dad gave me one of his homebrews, an awesome Kolsch. His friend who we were giving a hand to, gave me something that he had bottled the day before. I guess it depends on how much you like the guy?

 

[Psylocide]

I just have my buddies that help come over and have a few... especially since they never really contribute and they really just drink beer and help me mash in.

 

[Kharnynb]

Usually i give a taster bottle or 2, about half a gallon sounds more than enough.

Unless they are paying or otherwise helping out, that's generous as it is..

Now my mechanic on the other hand...he gets a tad more now and then

 

[zippy84]

I sometimes end up giving away my brew as follows:

2 for the old man
2 for the old man in law
2 for brother 1
2 for brother 2
2 to share in local bar for tastings
2-4 for friends who stop by
etc

Then I get called an alco when my brew is gone in a few weeks. Half the times I don't even get empties back...

I need to stop giving away beer!

 

[Kharnynb]

My old man and the brothers(in-law) live too far away to get more than once per year a few when they come over.

The old man in law gets a few of each batch, as i get free use of the family cottage and his boat ( I would anyway, but it's the thought etc.)

Other than that, some friends will get a beer when they come over, and happily return the favour and the empties.

Mostly I stopped giving things to people at work, since i was getting nothing in return either way.

 

[Firewalker11]

I just have my buddies that help come over and have a few... especially since they never really contribute and they really just drink beer and help me mash in.

Agreed, let him drink a few at your place and call it a day.

 

[DrunkleJon]

Agreed, let him drink a few at your place and call it a day.

My thoughts exactly. By helping you brew, he should get an invitation to help you drink it. Keep it on premises so you dont have to worry about getting bottles, growlers, etc back. Also, how much beer did he 'sample' while 'helping' you brew that batch?

 

[BigPicture]

Here's my idea.

Invite him over to brew the next batch with promises to taste the previous batch.

I wouldn't give him anything without that requirement. If he can't or won't.............................. let him explain himself.

Other than an enjoyable afternoon to share your company & maybe learn a thing or 2, there's no obligation.

 

[Sammy86]

Here's my idea.

Invite him over to brew the next batch with promises to taste the previous batch.

I wouldn't give him anything without that requirement. If he can't or won't.............................. let him explain himself.

Other than an enjoyable afternoon to share your company & maybe learn a thing or 2, there's no obligation.

Normally I would totally do this, however his wife and my wife have been best friends since the 6th grade so I'm stuck with him for life...and he's a good guy and put up the 6 gallons of wort on the stove to get boiled all by himself so a growler it is for him

 

[Billy-Klubb]

Normally I would totally do this, however his wife and my wife have been best friends since the 6th grade so I'm stuck with him for life...and he's a good guy and put up the 6 gallons of wort on the stove to get boiled all by himself so a growler it is for him

I want to brew with you. we'd brew a 5 gallon batch and I'd walk out with 8 gallons!

 

[Sammy86]

I want to brew with you. we'd brew a 5 gallon batch and I'd walk out with 8 gallons!

Sorry broski but ain't happening the brew is as good as gold in this house

 

[Billy-Klubb]

Sorry broski but ain't happening the brew is as good as gold in this house

I will have your gold. flying back flip berry pawnch! huuu-wahkasi!!!

 

[Zuljin]

He's your friend. Give him some beer and don't worry about how much.