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The holidays are ON and if you’ve not yet started shopping for those craft beer lovers on your list – you’re even more of a slacker than we thought. But all is not lost. We’ve highlighted some of this season’s more interesting craft beer gift ideas – and luckily we’ve saved the best for last!
Welcome toPart III of our 2014 Holiday Gift Guide…And if you haven’t already checked out Part I and Part II – we’re pissed at you.
A Six-Pack Holder To Savor -Tired of those flimsy six-pack holders that tear when they get wet or end up in a pile in the kitchen? Well PuzzlePax has an alternative for that and it’s an ideal gift. They’ve created a beautiful reusable wooden six-pack carrier that can be easily assembled like a puzzle, with no nails or messy glue needed. Produced in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, PuzzlePax is a small, grassroots company that is trying to add some sustainability, functionality, and fun to the world of beer – and they’ve succeeded wonderfully here.
That New-Fangled Glass on the Instagrams – Just when you thought the beer friend of yours had every type of glass imaginable, along comes the best gift an IPA lover could ask for. Sierra Nevada, Dogfish Head and glassmaker Spiegelau teamed up to make the ultimate glass for savoring an India Pale Ale. Super lightweight, sturdy, and built to focus hop aroma and flavor to the nose, this is the only way to savor the hoppiest of the hoppy. We can vouch for its wonders as we’ve thoroughly tested this one out ourselves. And even though we already have a few on hand, one or two is never enough in the midst of a summer heatwave or an impromptu IPA session with friends. (Sold individually, in pairs or in six-packs).
Put a Sixer in Your Pocket – The environmentally conscious craft beer fan in your life would be stoked if you bought them something from Mindy’s Beer Gear on Etsy. Her specialty: cutting up craft beer six-pack boxes, laminating and sewing in pockets, and making legit, durable wallets out of them. Not only does she make men’s wallets, she also creates hop resin jewelry, lady’s wallets, dog collars, luggage tags, and more! Even better: if you have a case or box you want her to make an item with, send it along – she does custom orders. Get ’em while they’re in season…
Send the Brewery to Someone You Love – If that special someone in your life has been wanting to learn how to brew at home, but just hasn’t taken the time to cobble together all the implements, Brooklyn Brew Shop has got you covered. They feature a wide variety of starter kits complete with ingredients and everything a rookie needs for their first batch. For the more seasoned brewer, they also have a Quarterly Brew Club where they’ll ship three different seasonally appropriate varieties every three months. If you don’t wanna buy it in the store, then why not brew it yourself?!
