Sometimes, buying gifts for beer lovers is an easy job. Sometimes, it’s not. After years of buying the same old larger or ale multi-pack, things can get a little bit stale. That’s where we come in. We’re here to help you locate the best beer-themed gifts around, adding a little imagination and injecting some life back into your boozy-based gifting.
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Below, we’ve rounded up some of the best beer-based gifts around. We’ve started with the obvious picks – beer gift sets. Then, there are beer caddies, handmade glasses and artisan snacks, through to home-brew kits and cookbooks. We’ve even managed to locate some tasteful beer-themed home décor and cufflinks (yes, they do exist).
So, whether the beer lover in your life prefers ice-cold larger, quirky craft IPAs or traditional ales, there is sure to be something here they’ll adore.
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The best gifts for beer lovers
1 of 12Beer Hawk Christmas Cheers Selection Box – Christmas Gift Set Craft Beer Hamper with Glass & Milk Chocolate
The ultimate selection of delectable beers that are practically perfect for any self-proclaimed connoisseur (or fully fledged one at that). This wonderful selection of pale ales, porters and beers from some of the world's greatest brewers such as Northern Monk, Siren and North Brewing Company is bound to warm the hearts of beer-heads this Christmas.
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2 of 12The Beer Kitchen: The Art and Science of Cooking and Pairing with Beer
'Beer' is a pretty generic blanket term for an extremely varied and versatile alcohol, and The Beer Kitchen cookbook from Melissa Cole allows beer lovers to tap into the untold potential of all types of beers. Containing recipes such as Beer-brined Porchetta, Beer Chutney and Beer-fried Chicken, you too can create mind-blowingly mouth-watering meals with ease. Just remember the most imporant rule: one splash for the pot, two for the chef.
3 of 12Tha Sequel Handmade Beer Glass
There's more to this glass than just handmade, off-beat charm. The elongated tulip and inner mountain help release the beer's aromas, enhancing the flavour and elevating the drink's palette. According to the craftsman, this one particularly suits ales, Belgian beers, stouts and double IPAs.
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4 of 12Warsteiner Mini Keg, 5 L
One of Germany's oldest and most delicious brews is now available in a delightfully massive 5L keg. Warsteiner's premium lager beer is the perfect gift for those who prefer a much lighter, smoother, and moreish beer as opposed to a filling, heavier stout or sharp, hoppy pale ale for sipping and savouring. Incredibly well-balanced, biscuity hops give the beer an exciting golden colour and a slightly tart and appetising aftertaste, a gift bound to knock the socks off anyone who loves a good beer.
5 of 12Beer Snack Meat Box - 100% British Craft Cured Meat Snacks
When it comes to enjoying a great beer, very few snacks pair quite as deliciously as meat. Salty, smoky, chewy and delicious, this wonderful Meat Box comes with an array of high-quality pub snacks that are bound to delight your beer-drinking loved one.
6 of 12Mealivos Wooden Beer Caddy
Spectacularly rustic, practical and the perfect accoutrement for anyone's beer-drinking arsenal, this simple caddy is simply brilliant for parties, gatherings or simply making a quick and effective trip to the fridge.
7 of 12Cedar Wood and Steel Hops Cufflinks
It can be hard loving beer and not having the chance to proclaim that love in a refined, understated manner. Well, that was the case until we found these stunning handmade cufflinks, complete with a Hop Cone engraving. Available in a range of finishes.
8 of 12Magnetic Beer Bottle Opener Wall Mounted with Catcher
For the ultimate in beer-drinking convenience, you shan't find anything more effective and mess-free than this rather ingenious magnetic wall-mounted bottle opener. Simply pop the top and the powerful magnetic board catches any-and-all loose caps for easy and quick disposal - simply brilliant.
9 of 12Classic Guinness Sign
A classic advertisement, and a statement that rings true every day. This distressed metal sign measures in at 30cm by 20cm, and can be attached to a surface via the four corner holes.
10 of 12Craft A Brew Single Hop IPA (Cascade); Beer Making Kit
This wonderfully affordable home-brewing IPA beer kit is the quintessential way to brew your very own booze this Christmas. This kit includes everything you'll need to craft a delicious single-hop IPA that's bound to tantalise your taste buds, with enough for everyone this holiday season. Containing a simple-to-follow, no-nonsense guide, you too can bring the brewery home this year.
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11 of 12Brewdog Punk IPA Beer Making Kit
Craft IPAs have taken the world by storm over recent years, and for good reason - they're delicious. Brewdog's Punk IPA has been an industry leader in the UK, and now, in true do-it-yourself spirit, the brewery has put together a kit for making your very own home batch. Great fun, and tastier at the end because of all the hard(ish) work that goes into it.
12 of 12Beer Tower XXL Beer Tap
The premise of the Beer Tower XXL is pretty simple - Beer on tap, without the need for the plumbing and gas lines. It'll hold four litres of the good stuff, while a column of ice runs down the centre in a separate column, keeping the beer cool without watering it down.
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William Lobley is a Deputy Editor and reviewer for WhatsTheBest, specialising in technology, gaming and outdoors. He also writes for Empire Online.
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