Beer snobs — sorry, beer enthusiasts — can be tough to shop for. (They know everything about beer, after all, such as how to pair it with food.) It doesn’t have to be this way, though. Our gift guide for beer lovers has got you covered, with gift suggestions for every taste and budget.
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$12 and up from Etsy
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Beer. Dogs. What else does one need in life? Give that beer-drinking, dog-owning friend one or more of these customized pint glasses emblazoned with an image of their pup. (Or any other pet, for that matter.)
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$20 from Moonstruck Chocolate Co.
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When the moon hits your eye like a big … chocolate truffle? This Portland, Oregon, chocolatier has been turning out sweet treats with locally sourced ingredients (including beer from regional brewers) since 1993. This nine-piece truffle collection features bottle-cap-shaped chocolates flavored with three beers: Breakside Brewery’s True Gold Golden Ale, Pike Brewing’s Monk’s Uncle Tripel Ale, and Sierra Nevada’s Hazy Little Thing IPA.
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$14 and up from Amazon
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The Brooklyn Brewery more or less jump-started New York City’s craft beer industry, and gave a healthy boost to the local food scene, too. In this book, brewery founder Garrett Oliver discusses how beer in all its wonderful varieties can pair with food, enhance flavor, and turn an ordinary meal into a culinary experience.
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$159 from Amazon
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Nothing makes a beer lover happier than a growler of fresh beer from their favorite brewer. And nothing is more tragic than that beer going stale because you couldn’t finish it in time. Never again. This stainless-steel, vacuum-sealed growler will keep beer fizzy and fresh for more than a week, owners say, though there is a bit of a learning curve involved. Available in 64- or 128-ounce sizes and in stainless, copper, and black chrome finishes.
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$12 from Amazon
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Best. Gift. Ever. ’Nuff said. (Okay, "best gag gift ever.")
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$47 from Etsy
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Know some who loves scented gifts? Then give 'em one of these gift boxes from Home Brewed Soaps. Each kit contains cedar-scented aftershave, cedar-and-ale shaving soap, New England IPA beer soap, and cologne oil. Bonus: The packaging can be customized with a greeting.
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$75 from Beer Cap Maps
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Give that beer lover in your life a way to put their passion on display. This wooden map is 3 feet long, with room for 177 bottle caps from their favorite beers and breweries.
$15 and up from Etsy
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This one's for that beer snob who also happens to be a science geek: a 10-by-8-inch canvas print of the molecular model for humelome, an alpha acid that helps give hops its bite. Available matted or unmatted.
$13 from Uncommon Goods
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Keep your beer looking cool as it stays ice cold in one of these puffer coat koozies. The bicolor can holders are available in navy and yellow or plum and teal.
$55 and up from Beer Drop
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Subscription services are the gift that keeps on giving, month after month. In this case, it’s 10 cans of beer from five craft brewers — they have some 60 partner breweries in all — delivered to their door every four weeks. Brews from the gamut from hoppy, hazy IPAs to fruity and sour beers, plus special releases and personal recommendations.
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$50 and up from Etsy
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Believe it or not, Anheuser-Busch is experimenting in space with the aim of brewing beer on other planets. We're not sure if that will be a reality anytime soon, but who knows? In the meantime, we can dream. This print is available in a range of sizes and could be the perfect accent for that space-themed home bar of yours. (You do have a space-themed bar, right?)
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$25 and up from Etsy
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You can never, ever have too many pint glasses. Available individually or as a pair, with state logos in black, gold, red, or white.
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$6 and up from Amazon
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This 2013 best-selling memoir by former bartender and noted food-and-drink writer Rosie Schaap is about more than just imbibing at bars. It’s about the quest for finding that perfect place where everybody knows your name. If you’ve ever spent a lazy hour drinking at a neighborhood bar in New York City, or know someone who dreams of doing so, this is a must read.
$10 from Amazon
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Because there are bottle openers … and then there are bottle openers that can also reseal a cap and then open a twist-off topper. Amazon buyers are nearly unanimous in their praise of this German-made gadget, giving it an average score of 4.8 out of 5 stars for being durable, easy to use, and handy (of course).
$30 and up from Amazon
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Sure, there are tons of websites devoted to craft beer and home brewing. But sometimes, you just want to hold a magazine in your hand while you sip some suds and read about what you’re drinking. Brew Your Own, Craft Beer and Brewing, and Zymurgy magazines are three titles aimed at microbrew and home brewing enthusiasts.
$50 from Amazon
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This kit is the perfect gift for a beer lover who wants to try brewing at home. It comes with everything they will need , and reviewers say it's easy and fun to use. Assemble ingredients in less than an hour, then ferment; beer will be ready in three to four weeks.
$8 from Personalization Mall
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You don’t need a special occasion to surprise that beer-loving pal of yours with this gift. But if you’re a stickler, you’ll find custom beer carriers available with birthday and holiday themes, as well as personalized labels for beer bottles, coasters, pint glasses, and more.
$42 from Macy’s
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Why wear your heart on your sleeve when you can wear your love of good beer on your sleeve instead? This set of silver-toned brass cufflinks by designer Rhona Sutton are the perfect accessory for any dapper dresser.
$15 from Etsy
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Every lover of beer has a favorite brewery, be it across town or across the country. This wooden ornament will give a bottle cap from a beloved brew or brewer a place of pride on the tree this year and every year.
$28 from Soberdough
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Beer isn’t just for drinking; you can bake with it, too. Nashville-based Soberdough offers 18 different varieties of beer bread mix, ranging from plain to sweet to savory (yes, pumpkin spice is one of the offerings). Send your favorite lover of carbs a three-pack, or choose items a la carte. Gift box available.
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$11 from Amazon
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Sometimes, you just don’t want to finish the whole bottle. That’s where these dishwasher-safe silicone bottle tops come in handy. They don’t form a super-tight seal, owners say, but they will keep a half-empty bottle of beer fresh enough to finish the next day. Available in a set of six.
$18 and up from Amazon
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This cotton tee is the perfect stocking stuffer for any beer lover. Available in men’s and women’s styles in sizes from small to 2XL and in one of three colors. The retailer 10oz Apparel has other beer-themed clothing available, including hats, hoodies, and T-shirts.
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$250 from Amazon
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Beer, sandwiches, ice cream, fresh-caught fish … enthusiastic owners say this Yeti cooler will keep just about anything ice-cold for a day or longer. It’s not cheap (Yeti products never are), but most buyers say the premium is well worth it. The waterproof cooler holds up to 12 cans plus 15 pounds of ice, and it’s available in more than a dozen color options.
$20 from Brumate
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If there’s anything worse than a warm bottle of beer, we don’t know what it is. The stainless-steel Hopsulator fits any standard 12-ounce bottle of American beer, keeping it cool and condensation-free, and is available in nearly two dozen color options ranging from plain stainless steel to camouflage.
$41 from Amazon
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Prefer cans to bottles? Yeti’s got you covered with this vacuum-sealed, insulated can holder. Sure, it’s expensive, owners say, but Yeti keeps brews cool like no other brand; nearly 10,000 buyers give it a score of 4.8 out of 5 on Amazon. Available in a dozen colors.
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