We all have at least one friend who's obsessed with beer. Someone whose favourite drink is beer. Someone who knows how many beer types there are in the world and the whole history related to this amazing drink. So, with Christmas approaching, it's time to make their presents something they'll never forget. There are some gifts for beer lovers that will make them happy and grateful to have you as their friend.
Beer Hamper
If you want to buy a gift that’s very popular and trendy, you should go with the beer hamper. Hampers in general are popular in every shape and form. They’re the first gift of choice on many occasions, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations or for no occasion at all. They're one of the greatest ways to show your friend that you know and care about their interests.
This is something you can express with your beer hamper as well. They come in many shapes and sizes and the contents can be whatever you like. Keep your friend’s favourite beers and snacks in mind. Do they prefer pilsner, lager, or dark ale? Put some food in the hamper to go with the beer and add all of their favourite snacks.
These can include crackers, nuts, chips, pretzels, dips, sausages or even some sweets if that’s what they prefer. Overall, this hamper is one of the most thoughtful and delicious beer-related gifts. You can even add a beer mug, a beer book or a bottle opener to make it a more complete gift. Plus, this is a gift they’ll use for a long time. They'll enjoy their beers and eat the snacks for days and use the box as storage space when everything is gone.
Can Cooler
Hot summer evenings can be a nightmare for keeping a beer can cold. Your friend shouldn’t drink warm beer, no one likes that. That's why you should get them a cooling can this Christmas. Can coolers provide good vacuums between their 18/8 stainless steel walls, which are also double-walled. The vacuum is there to conduct heat energy, even though the steel itself can create a cooling environment.
Just like there are different-sized cans of beer, there are different-sized can coolers. The 300ml and 500ml ones are the most popular. You can also find smaller and bigger ones. The size you choose depends on your friend’s personal preference. But it won’t be a bad idea to make a small set containing each size, so they’ll be ready for every can they get in their hand.
The lid on the cooler can vary as well. It can be a twisted top or a rubber gasket. There are even cans that prevent condensation. This way your friend’s hand won’t get wet every time they hold the can. It's always important to have this feature if possible. If you want to add another bonus, buy a can with a non-slip bottom. This will prevent a lot of tip and slip accidents.
Homebrewing Kit
For beer enthusiasts, a homebrewing kit might be the ideal Christmas present. Brewing is an enjoyable and simple activity. They'll pick it up quickly and be brewing delicious beers to enjoy with their family, friends and you in no time. They will have an activity of their own and a spot to unwind and pass the time. Plus, they’ll even love beer more once they see the complete brewing process.
This kit will give your friend the opportunity to enjoy their favourite beer anytime. They can make as much as they want and never run out of it. With the growing number of people in the homebrewing community, your friend will inevitably meet new people who share their interests, form new friendships, and become more experienced.
They'll also save a tonne of cash. All they need to do is get the ingredients; they already received the kit from you. When you make a comparison in price between a homebrewed beer and a store-bought one, you’ll see that the homebrewed is cheaper. This will be the gift that keeps on giving.
With all of those containers, tools, measuring cups, pots, and tubes all around them, they'll feel like scientists working to make the greatest concoction ever. And this is not far from the truth. They'll be experimenting with flavours, alcohol percentage and colours. They'll develop their creative side and feel proud of themselves they created something on their own.
Steins
A beer stein is among the greatest beer-related gifts. If you know where to search, you can find one-of-a-kind vintage German beer steins. Their stunning appearance transports you to a different time. Steins have a pewter lid and are usually made of clay or glass. They can also be made of wood, stoneware, porcelain and sometimes metal and crystal. In this case, they’ll be glazed on the inside to make the cup more hygienic.
You have plenty of choices when it comes to style and design. They come in many shapes and sizes and the most popular are Bavaria, Chalice, tavern, barrel, lodge, pilsner, hourglass, smokestack and Hofbrau. Your friend will be thrilled to have any of these in their cupboard. Because of the handle, your friend won’t get a warm beer each time they grab the stein. Plus, they’ll have a unique piece of history in their hands.
Recipe Kits
Recipe kits are the gifts that keep on giving. There's a wide range of homebrew recipe kits you can choose from. You can start by choosing their favourite beer. Add a couple of more recipes you know they like and maybe add one that they haven't tried yet (if there’s such). Of course, your friend has to have a homebrewing kit. Otherwise, this gift won’t be practical.
Recipe kits are made of 4 main ingredients. Malt extract to act as the base, yeast to transform the sugars into alcohol, hops for the beer’s bitterness and water to blend everything together. The last one isn’t necessarily included but it doesn’t matter, your friend has access to fresh water anyway. One way you can make this gift even better is to create some personalised bottle labels for your friend. This will add a unique, personalised note to the gift.
