Even better tell him to check this website out, so much more helpful info then joy of brewing. Not saying its a great book it is (own it) but sometimes this place is more helpful for specific one on one Q&A
I would suggest that, rather than giving him a critique, you give him some knowledge. If you want to help him out then buy him a copy of the Complete Joy of Home Brewing or How to Brew. Tell him you just wanted to thank him for the beer and tell him how much great information and how many great recipes are in those books...
I agree, I mean you can apologize like. "I'm sorry Bob (random name) but I have to tell you this beer is....spoiled...infected....est" Tell him ways to make it better, if he gets angry than its his misplaced pride.
Bad analogy. You don't have to taste their (golf) balls.
How would you respond if you were invited somewhere for dinner and the gravy was lumpier than you prefer or the meat a little overcooked?
If your friend asked about the carbonation or some other aspect that you could offer constructive criticism to that's fine. But other than that you should just be a good guest IMHO.
Even better tell him to check this website out,
Maybe I'm just rude.
I'd tell him what's wrong.
Life is too short to lie to people about stuff like this.
There is no downside for me in being honest:
1) If he gets mad , he won't make me drink his bad homebrew.
2) If he doesn't get mad, he'll make better beer to have me try.
It's a win-win.
or another possibility...
3) You look like a ******-bag that can't play nice with others.
If it is your Mom, you damn well better rave about the beer.
Well, my kids don't "play nice" about MY beer! Of course, my daughter doesn't like beer except for some Scottish ales, and Wee Heavy. My son only likes Guiness style beers, so he said my oatmeal stout is "ok".
Now, my son-in-law drinks every one of my beers, no matter the style, with gusto. His favorite beer style is "free".
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