The Beer Lover's Ultimate Gift Guide

Beer lovers are easy to buy for, with a huge range of gifts available to suit all budgets. If you're looking for something simple, you could opt for a novelty t-shirt, socks, or coasters. For something a bit more special, you could go for a personalised beer glass, or a monogrammed glass with their name on it. If your beer lover is a fan of board games, Beeropoly is sure to go down a treat. For a more expensive gift, you could buy them a beer bucket, a beer cooler, or even a beer fridge. If they're into their books, there are plenty of beer-themed books to choose from, including The Oxford Companion to Beer, The Brewmaster's Table, and Tasting Beer.

Beer-themed clothing

If you're looking for a gift for a beer lover, you can't go wrong with some beer-themed clothing. Here are some ideas to consider:

T-shirts

Beer-themed T-shirts are a great way to show off your friend's passion for beer. You can find T-shirts featuring different beer brands, funny beer-related sayings, or unique designs. For example, eBay offers a wide range of vintage beer T-shirts, including brands such as Coors Light, Pabst Blue Ribbon, and Guinness.

Jerseys and Jackets

For something a little warmer, you could opt for a beer-themed jersey or jacket. These can be great for showing support for your friend's favourite beer brand while keeping them cosy. Options include the Coors Light jersey, the Budweiser jacket, or the Goose Island jacket.

Hats and Beanies

If you're looking for something to keep your beer-lover's head warm, consider a hat or beanie with a beer logo. For instance, a Coors Light beanie or a Full Sail Session Lager knit hat. These can be great for those chilly days when they want to keep enjoying their beer outdoors.

Aprons

For the beer lover who also loves to cook or grill, a beer-themed apron could be a fun and practical gift. You can find aprons featuring different beer brands or funny beer-related sayings.

Vests

A beer-themed vest can be a great layer for transitional weather. For example, the Miller Beer promotional holiday sweater vest or the vintage Budweiser vest. These vests can keep your friend warm while showing off their love for beer.

When choosing beer-themed clothing, consider your friend's favourite beer brands, styles, and colours to find an option that suits their taste and personality. You can often find unique and vintage options online, making for a thoughtful and one-of-a-kind gift.

Beer-making kits

Craft a Brew, for example, offers beer-making gift sets tailored to any level of beer enthusiast and budget, with options to brew 1-gallon or 5-gallon batches. Their kits include beginner-friendly instructions, premium tools, and accessories for a seamless first batch.

MoreBeer! has been helping people learn to brew beer since 1995, and their starter kits are constantly updated with the newest and best equipment. Their Deluxe and Premium Starter Kits feature a plastic Fermonster Fermenter that won't break or shatter and is less likely to get scratched, reducing the risk of bacteria that can cause off-flavours. The kits also include a built-in spigot for easy transfers, eliminating the need for a siphon, as well as a top-selling sanitizer and cleaning tablets to ensure proper sanitization.

Northern Brewer has been in the beer-making business since 1993, and their kits are designed by homebrewers for homebrewers. They offer a range of popular beer recipe kits with ingredients for the first batch, backed by an easy-to-follow, no-questions-asked guarantee. Their Siphonless 1-Gallon Craft Beer Making Kit, for instance, includes the equipment and ingredients needed to create a remarkable brew.

For those looking for a more advanced setup, the Brooklyn Brew Shop offers an Everyday IPA Beer Making Kit that comes with hops, an IPA grain mix, and reusable equipment like a glass fermentation jug, thermometer, tubing, tubing clamp, screw-cap stopper, and airlock.

Beer-themed games

Brew Ha Ha!

This game combines elements of Cards Against Humanity and Mad Libs. Each player draws eight cards, samples a beer, and then uses the cards to create a unique description of what they taste. The Brewmaster awards points for their favorite and most accurate descriptions. This game is perfect for trying a variety of different beers and can be played virtually or in person.

Unlabeled: The Blind Beer Tasting Game

In this game, each player brings one or two unlabeled beers to the table. During each round, players taste the hidden beer and attempt to identify its characteristics and specific beer type. Points are awarded based on how accurately you can identify the beer. This game is perfect for craft beer lovers who want to test their knowledge and palate.

Brew-Opoly

Brew-Opoly is a fun twist on the classic Monopoly board game. Instead of buying properties and building hotels, players buy or trade their favorite beers and increase property value by purchasing Brewpubs and Microbreweries. This game is perfect for beer lovers who enjoy strategy and tactics.

Bottlecap Darts

Bottlecap Darts brings the classic bar game into your living room. Players aim for actions such as "Take a Drink", "Give a Drink", "Dare", and "Rule", with the added twist of playing for drinks instead of points. This game is perfect for a light-hearted and competitive night in with friends or roommates.

Beer Pong

The quintessential drinking game, Beer Pong is a skill-based game that typically requires a table, plastic cups arranged in a triangle, and ping pong balls. Players take turns aiming for the opposing team's cups, and drinking and socialising are woven into the game. Beer Pong is a fun and social game that can be played at various paces to suit the occasion.

Beer Die

Beer Die is a highly competitive and skill-based game that requires plastic cups, a table, and dice. Cups are filled with beer and arranged at the corners of the table. Teams take turns throwing the dice and attempting to catch them before they hit the table. This game is perfect for those who enjoy hand-eye coordination challenges and a fast-paced drinking game.

Beer-themed homeware

If you're looking for beer-themed homeware, there are plenty of options to choose from. Here are some ideas to get you started:

Glassware and Drinkware

• Beer glasses: From classic pint glasses to more unique options like the Luigi Bormioli Bodega Glass or the Spiegelau Craft Beer Tasting Kit, you can find glasses that suit different beer styles and elevate the drinking experience.
• Beer steins: Go for something like the Stanley Classic Beer Stein, which can keep your beer cold for hours and also works for hot drinks.
• Freezable beer glasses: For the friend who prefers their beer extra cold, these glasses have freezer gel built into their walls or come with freezer sleeves to keep drinks chilled.
• Growlers: A growler, such as the GrowlerWerks uKeg, can keep beer carbonated for up to two weeks and is great for both home and outdoor use.
• Beer mugs: Insulated mugs, like the Host Freeze Frozen Mugs, keep drinks cold without diluting them and are perfect for beer or iced coffee.

Coasters

• Merino wool coasters: These long-lasting, moisture-wicking coasters come in a variety of colours and are perfect for protecting surfaces from condensation.
• Wooden coasters: Go for something rustic and funny, like the set of four Beer-Themed Wooden Coasters with Holder, featuring laser-engraved designs and a sense of humour requirement.

Openers

• FS Objects Crown Bottle Opener: A sophisticated and well-designed option that will last a lifetime.
• Alessi Anna G. Corkscrew: A cheerful corkscrew option for opening those corked bottles of lambic beer.
• Westmark Germany 3-in-1 Resealer Beer-Bottle Opener: This handy tool not only opens bottles but also reseals them to prevent drinks from going to waste.
• Novelty bottle openers: From pickle-shaped openers to railroad spike openers, there are plenty of unique options to add a touch of fun to the beer-opening experience.

Home Decor

• Beer poster: The Pop Chart Breweries of the United States Poster features nearly 6,000 beer producers and is a great gift for beer drinkers who are also goal setters.
• Beer soap: Hoppy IPA Beer Soap is a unique gift option, made in the USA and approved for the man cave.
• Beer-themed games: The Beeropoly board game is a fun twist on the classic Monopoly, with challenges like "Never Have I Ever" and a rhyming competition.
• Beer-themed puzzles: For a relaxing evening at home, crack open a cold one and work on the Beer Lover's 500-piece Jigsaw Puzzle from Ridley's Games, which teaches you about popular beer varieties.

Beer-themed books

Beer lovers who are eager to learn more about their favourite drink can be gifted books on the subject. Here are some book ideas that can be gifted to beer lovers:

• The Oxford Companion to Beer: This book covers everything from the technical aspects of brewing to the culture surrounding beer.
• The Brewmaster's Table: Discovering the Pleasures of Real Beer With Real Food: Written by Garrett Oliver, the brewmaster at Brooklyn Brewery, this book is a great read for someone who knows they like drinking beer but doesn’t know much about the history or different styles of brewing.
• Tasting Beer: An Insider’s Guide to the World’s Greatest Drink: For those who want to learn how to taste beer and develop their palate, this book by Randy Mosher is the definitive guide.
• The Complete Beer Course: Boot Camp for Beer Geeks: From Novice to Expert in Twelve Tasting Classes: For a crash course on beer, try Josh Bernstein’s book.
• The New World Guide to Beer, by Michael Jackson: These books by the late English beer critic and author Michael Jackson are deep cuts for those who are already knowledgeable about beer.
• Brewing Up a Business, by Sam Calagione: This book combines expertise from the author's years in the beer world with practical entrepreneurship tips and strategies.

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