With the holidays approaching, it’s that time of year where you have to figure out what the heck to buy for your family and friends for the holidays.
If you’re like me, you probably wait until a few days before Christmas to start your shopping and get angry at the herds of people making every store line feel like you’re at the DMV.
We’ve released a few holiday lists in the past for beer lovers and I decided we need to make it into a tradition. With that said, here is the 2024 beer lovers gift guide.
If you’re shopping for the beer lover in your life, choose anything on this list and I’m sure they’ll be pretty happy.
Beer
Ok, this should be your obvious choice. If they love beer, get them what they love. Anytime I pick up a package and hear the clinking of bottles, I’m generally pretty pleased.
If you’re not sure what to get them, head over to your local bottle shop and ask for some help. For those really creative people out there make a gift basket filled with beer and other goodies (be as creative as you want).
What if they don’t live by you? Try a craft beer gift basket.
You could also check out LetsPour, which is one of the best online shops to buy beer. They are also carrying a decent selection of ciders, sodas and wine.
Nuts, Cheese or Meats
While beer is good, it’s always fun to get some food that pairs well with it. If you know what the recipient likes, get them that.
You generally can’t go wrong though with some artisan cheeses and meats.
Beer Books
Every beer lover should have a solid collection of craft beer books. With hundreds of books to choose from, there is something for every beer lover.
Beer of the Month Club
I’ve been a part of a few beer of the month clubs and have to admit it’s a pretty awesome gift. I love getting beer in the mail, especially when it’s beer from another region I can’t get here.
There are multiple beer clubs out there, find one that suits the user best.
Beer Glasses
Every beer lover needs a set of really good beer glasses. The main reason to serve beer in the correct glass is that it greatly enhances the drinking experience.
You wouldn’t drink a bottle of wine without pouring it into a glass, right? Same thing with beer. It needs the right glass to enhance it’s characteristics based on style.
I highly suggest the 4 glass set from Spiegelau. I use this set every single week and it’s definitely helped increase my appreciation for beer.
Beer Nerd Board Game
Think your recipient likes board games along with beer? Then you need to get them Beer Nerd, a board game that is filled with trivia and tasting to test your beer knowledge.
Not only will you have a blast playing this game, you’ll also learn a ton about beer and its history.
Don’t worry, you don’t need to be a beer expert to win, it’s multiple choice.
Beer T-Shirts
Pretty much everyone loves a good t-shirt. There are plenty of funny, cool, and just plain awesome beer shirts you could get.
Homebrewing Equipment
Every homebrewer or aspiring homebrewer will appreciate equipment or supplies to help them brew more beer.
Depending on how well you know the recipients love for the hobby, you have multiple options. Head over to you local homebrew shop and get them some new equipment. If you’re not sure what they need, get them either a gift card or ingredients.
For those that might be interested in starting the hobby, get them a beginners kit. I suggest the Starter Kit from Midwest Supplies.
You can also find a whole range of equipment and ingredients online at Midwest Supplies as well.
Beer Magazines
A magazine subscription is the gift that keeps on giving throughout the year. I personally have a subscription to about 5 beer magazines and it makes going to the mail box a lot more fun.
Brew Cave
Looking to make a HUGE impression. Look no further than The Brew Cave, the largest kegerator on the residential market.
Sure, it has a pretty big price tag, but most beer lovers would probably appreciate this much more than buying them a new car.
With shelves to hold more than 30 cases of beer, space for at least 6 kegs, and multiple taps on the outside, this walk in cooler would be the ultimate addition to any house.
Each one comes with multiple options to customize it for you exact needs. How cool would it be to have a commercial grade cooler in your garage or basement?
Bottle Openers
There are always an abundance of bottle openers to choose from to give as gifts.