Holiday Gifts For Beer Lovers 2016: 12 Ideas For The Beer-Connoisseur In Your Life

Raise a glass — Christmas, Chanukah and New Year’s Day are almost here. What better way to celebrate than with your favorite beer?

Alcohol plays a huge part in holiday celebrations. It’s consumed during most holiday parties, paired with massive feasts and, of course, used to toast to the new year. Beer is particularly popular among adults of legal drinking age, especially in the United States. In 2012, Time magazine reported that beer was the most popular alcoholic beverage in America.

It’s wide popularity makes beer and beer-themed gifts the perfect thing to give this holiday season. Make your loved one’s Christmas or Chanukah or help them start 2017 off on the right foot with one of these 12 gift ideas:

Beer Brewing Kits:

There’s something so satisfying about seeing a DIY project through to completion. If you’re shopping for an ambitious beer enthusiast with a little extra time on their hands, a beer brewing kit is the perfect gift to give. A number of companies sell these kits, which can coach you through whipping up any style of beer that fits your fancy. We recommend checking out Brooklyn Brew Shop and Northern Brewer.

Beer Chilling Coasters:

Is there anything worse than warm beer? Buy these beer chilling coasters for the hop-lover in your life and guarantee no more wasted drinks during parties and other gatherings. Check them out at Uncommon Goods.

Beer Layering Tool:

Dark beer isn’t for everyone, but those who enjoy it like it done up right. Black and tans are wildly popular among dark beer drinkers, but there’s a method to creating these Instagram-worthy drinks and it requires the proper tools. Purchase a beer layering tool here.

“The Brewmaster’s Bible: The Gold Standard for Home Brewers”:

Perhaps you’re shopping for someone who whips up home-brewed beers on the regular. Help them step up their game to a professional level with this book by Stephen Snyder, available on Amazon.

Brewery Merchandise:

Whether it’s from the gift receiver’s favorite brewery or you’ve recently visited somewhere exotic and managed to pick up a sticker, T-shirt or hat, brewery merchandise is sure to be a hit among beer lovers this holiday season. A growler of their favorite beer is another stellar option.

Custom Wall-Hanging Opener:

We’ve all been there — you grab an icy cold beer from the fridge only to find that it’s not a twist off and the bottle opener is, once again, lost. Make life a lot easier for someone this holiday season by purchasing a custom wall-hanging bottle opener. Bonus points if it’s got a cap catcher attached! Check out these options on Etsy.

Beer Infused Coffee:

There’s a time and a place for drinking beer and early in the morning in your kitchen is not it. You can, however, sip on hop-infused coffee. Purchase it here.

Beer Soap:

Generally you shower after a night out to wash off the smell of beer. Still, these beer and hop-infused soaps from KegWorks make a great gift. They’re all natural as well!

Grow Your Own Hops:

Take home brewing to the next level by purchasing a hops plant for the beer enthusiast on your holiday shopping list. Check them out here. They’re perfect for starting inside on window sill or in a greenhouse in the cold winter months.

Custom Glassware:

Make someone’s drinking experience that much more personal by purchasing customized glassware. Get glasses with their name, the name of their favorite sports team or an important date on them for a sure fired hit this holiday. Check out Etsy for options.

Bottle Opener Sunglasses:

Gone are the days of searching high and low for something to use as a makeshift bottle opener in a pinch. These bottle opener sunglasses are functional and stylish! Purchase them from Brewsees.

Craft Beer Subscription Box:

Shopping for someone with a taste for craft brews and an adventurous palette? Sign them up for the Craft Beer Club, a monthly subscription box for beer lovers.

Got a wine lover on your list as well? Check out our wine-themed gift guide here. Happy shopping!