"I don't have any deep hatred for American beer, I just think they all taste like ass, so I rarely serve them. I have a few bottled, in case the need arises, but for the most part. Ew." He pulled a comical face, scrunching up his nose.

"Why don't you tell me what you like to drink? A pale ale? One with a bit more bite to it? Sweet to the taste, maybe one where you can taste the hops, or something else?"