2020 Holiday Gift Guide - for the craft beer lover in your life
The holiday season is here and 2020 is coming to an end. So let’s help your craft beer loving family member or friend end the year with a special gift. We have split the list into three sections for those lower priced stocking stuffers, those under the tree nicer items and the big ticket items for those who were extra good this year.
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Stocking Stuffers
Brew Candy
So how about some adult candy for that stocking?
Brew Candy is inspired by popular craft beer flavors, and as such is a perfect fun gift for beer geeks, candy lovers, foodies, homebrewers, chefs, caterers, men, women, and everyone with good taste!
These Cards Will Get You Drunk
So for all those beer drinkers that are still young enough to play drinking games…this is for you and your forever frat pals.
The fun adult drinking card game that will have you and your friends LOL-ing. Compete, vote and screw your friends over with 100 dynamic cards - no two games are the same. Super easy to learn and play - perfect for your next party, pregame or nights in. Great for 2-8 players.
GrabOpener One Handed Grab Opener
John gave me one of these openers about 7 years ago and it is my favorite…and the one I have used for 90% of my bottle openings since getting it. This one is especially good if you are saving bottle caps because it does not damage them…they are in pristine condition for any of your bottle caps projects.
Craft Beer Playing Cards
Almost everyone enjoys playing some kind of card game, so why not celebrate great craft beer breweries while doing it!
The Craft Beer Deck features 53 Original Card Faces Each with a Different Craft Brewery Logo. Each of the fifty-three breweries profiled on the card faces epitomize what we love about craft beer. From all around the United States, these are genuine American entrepreneurs. Their passion is dedicated to the innovative full-flavored beers that they make. This deck of cards is dedicated to those that love their local brews, and the people behind them.
The Perfect Black and Tan Layering Tool
For all those beer drinkers that enjoy a black and tan, but struggle to get the perfect presentation…this gift is for them! It can also be used for other laying cocktails such as snake bites.
This is for sure a unique gift idea.
Novelty Socks
The classic novelty sock gift for those lounge chair drinkers who are unable to operate the Lazy Boy controls to grab that next beer. Too bad my cats can’t read.
Beer Soap
For the person who has everything…
Under the Tree
BCUPS
We love using our BCUPS for all our drinking, but especially for those outdoor activities. We talk about them all the time on the show, so you know they are a worthy product.
There are four styles to choose from and each box contains four cups.
This is a Tap the Craft Podcast recommended buy this holiday season.
Year of Good Beer Calendar
This Page-a-Day calendar is perfect for all craft beer drinkers, whether you are brand new to craft beer and want to learn more about the styles and breweries, to the well experienced craft beer drinker who wants exposure to some of the breweries and beers to put on that bucket list.
This is a Tap the Craft Podcast recommended buy this holiday season.
The Beer Bible
This is a book I still need to read. I have listened to Jeff Alworth on his podcast Beervana for many years and I enjoy hearing his take and knowledge on beer.
The Complete Beer Course: Boot Camp for Beer Geeks: From Novice to Expert in Twelve Tasting Classes
I was given this book (physical hardback version) as a gift many years ago, and even as a well experienced craft beer drinker, I was able to find a lot of good information and knowledge I did not know. A really good read for anyone new to craft beer.
How To Brew: Everything You Need to Know to Brew Great Beer Every Time
From what I have heard, this is one of the books you need to own if you are serious about learning to homebrew. The perfect gift to go along with that first homebrew kit.
Brewing Classic Styles: 80 Winning Recipes Anyone Can Brew
From what I have heard, this is another one of the books you need to own if you are serious about learning to homebrew. The perfect gift to go along with that first homebrew kit.
Rustic Vintage Wood Plaque Beer Opener
Everyone needs a bottle opener for the patio or man cave where you and your friends can open your bottled beers and have the caps fall into a bucket for disposal later, or to save for your next bottle cap art or project.
Insulated Growlers
Especially during COVID times, you need a way to transport your local craft beer home. So grab an insulated growler to keep the beer safe and fresh during your travels.
Beer Mustard
For the foodie in your life, some mustard made with craft beer.
Sierra Nevada Mustard 3-Flavor Variety: One 8 oz Jar Each of Pale Ale & Honey Spice, Porter & Spicy Brown, and Stout & Stoneground in a BlackTie Box
Stone Brewing 3-Flavor Variety: One 8 oz Jar Each of Delicious IPA Dijon, Pale Ale Ground Mustard with Chipotle Peppers and IPA Whole Grain
Unlabeled - The Blind Beer Tasting Board Game: Put Your Taste Buds to The Test and Play at Home or at The bar!
Here is a fun way to enjoy beer and play a game testing your knowledge on beer. I like the idea of taking it to the brewery and ordering up some blind lights and playing with your friends or just your partner.
Libbey Craft Brews Assorted Beer Glasses
I bought this set of glasses for a friend who was just getting started with craft beer. It is nice to have glasses made for the style of beer you are drinking.
State Beer Cap Map
I know it is getting harder to find beer in bottles, but there are still a lot of breweries out there that bottle. So let your special someone collect some caps and show off their favorites in a state shaped map.
USA Beer Cap Map
The USA version of the beer cap map.
2020 One Star Rating Beer Glass
FUNNY BEER GLASS! Get a gift that will make them laugh & put a smile on their face when they receive this Unique and Memorable 2020- 1 Star Funny Beer Glass!
Pricier Options
DrinkTanks 64oz Travel Keg with Keg Cap Co2 System
If you are like me and just don’t want to drink an entire growler in one sitting, then this is a great option to enjoy that local beer over a few days without worrying about losing the carbonation.
If you already have a DrinkTank growler, then you can order up the accessory kit to make it a keg style growler.
HomeBrewing Starter Set, Equipment and Recipe for 5 Gallon Batches
Most everything you need to brew your first batch of beer…plus a kit for an Amber style ale. You will still need a brew pot and bottles, but this kit will get you started to see if you enjoy the hobby.
