If you are surrounded by people who enjoy drinking a cold beer from time to time (responsibly, of course), then you have probably figured out by now that they cannot be swept off their feet with just any ol’ gift that comes in a bottle or can. Nope, if originality and thoughtfulness are your watchwords when present-hunting, a six-pack simply isn’t going to cut it.
Instead, you might find inspiration in the short list we’ve compiled below, which is full of fizz, verve, hops and grains. If you’re hoping to make your friends hoppy, then check out these 4 gift ideas.
Nothing Without A Beer Cooler
Every beer enthusiast will tell you that there’s nothing better than when their favourite beverage is served ice cold, bringing refreshment to long, hot summer days (and even a little excitement to a few winter ones, too).
For your beer loving pal, consider a top-notch beer bottle cooler, which is able to keep beers cold for a couple of hours comfortably. Complete with double walled stainless steel and copper lining inside, these coolers are vacuum sealed to trap in the air and help retain the temperature for as long as it takes to finish your beer!
A temperature-preserving case is another great option, as it will hold both bottles and cans as you keep your drinks chilled and protected from the cruel outside temperatures. People often shop for custom coozies for their beer lover friends too. These are functional and stylish, keeping both hands warm while you sip on your beverage.
The Bucket List Beer: Beer-Themed Adventures
If one of your friends or family members is truly passionate about this refreshing drink, then you should consider buying Justin Kennedy’s great book The Bucket List: Beer. Aimed at those who enjoy a beery break, and offering over one thousand exciting beer-related adventures, from pop-up beer gardens to pub crawls, brewery tours and Bavaria, this is ideal for the thirsty traveller, make no mistake.
Spiegelau IPA Glass Set
If your buddy doesn’t have enough time to go to bars and drink his, her or their favourite drink, then the least you can do is bring the bar to their house instead. And who doesn’t love sipping from a perfectly chosen glass?
The Spiegalau IPA glass has been developed to show off the complex aromatic profiles of the IPA beer style by keeping a foamy head while boosting the mouthfeel and flavour. We’re getting thirsty just thinking about it!
Northern Brewer Homebrewing Kit
A true beer lover will appreciate this type of gift because it allows them to get an insight into the creation process, which is going to make them fall in love with this drink even more. Once the preserve of dads in the 70s, now homebrewing is a hip (or should that be ‘hop’?) past time for those who are passionate about craft beer.
If your friend is keen to understand the process behind beer brewing more deeply, then a brewing kit is the ideal gift. Namely, this kit consists of everything that’s necessary in order to brew authentic, delicious craft beer at home, including a bubbler, bottle filler, tubing, a pack of the necessary IPA home brewing ingredients, brewery cleaners, and enough bottles and caps for two carriers and twelve bottles.
The Bottom Line
Should you have gotten this far and not found inspiration for a great gift, then perhaps your friend might be more of a wine drinker? But for beer aficionados, there’s plenty to sink your teeth into on our list.
