Gifts for Beer Lovers
It's getting to be that time of year - that season where every blogger and website publishes at least one gift guide. There's been some great ones that I've already found. I really like Scallywag Sprints' A - Z of Active Christmas Gifts, Bearfoot Theory's 33 Outdoor Travel & Adventure Gifts, Just a Colorado Gal's Gear of the Year, and Jezebel's Gifts to Make Your Life Seem Better on Instagram (fully tongue in cheek!). If there is one thing that I like almost as much as outdoor adventure, it's beer. I've bought enough beer related gifts over the past couple of years that were loved by the giftees that I thought I'd share them with you. Here are my recommendations for the beer lovers in your life.
Klean Kanteen Pint Glasses
There are two great versions of Klean Kanteen's stainless steel pint glasses - the Vacuum Insulated Pint Cup and the regular Stainless Steel Pint Cup. I have a bunch of the regular stainless steel pint cups now, and they're my favorite thing to drink out of - water and beer. You can also get the regular pint glasses in a 4 pack for $26 - a great deal! I've used a lot of insulated Klean Kanteen products, and they've always been awesome. The insulated pint glass is perfect for keeping your beer cold on a hot summer day. Photo from ActionHub
Pat's Backcountry Beverages Carbonator Bottle Starter Kit
Sometimes after a long day of hiking, backpacking, snowshoeing, biking, etc., nothing sounds better than a cold beer. But often, beer ends up being left behind due to weight concerns. That's where Pat's Backcountry beverages comes in. Using the Nalgene-sized carbonator bottle kit, and beer syrup, you can brew your own beer in the backcountry. It's a little heavy if your goal is a lightweight set up, but light enough to bring along on shorter trips. I bought this set up (beer syrup ordered separately, see Pat's Backcountry Beverages website for ordering) for my dad and Greyson last year, and the beer is good!
Hydro Flask Stainless Steel Growler
One of the coolest things I learned from visiting breweries in Oregon and Nevada is that they'll fill any growler (in California, the majority of breweries will only fill their own branded growlers). Between that and the rise of beer/wine/liquor stores with growler fill stations, an insulated stainless steel growler is a great gift. I have the Hydro Flask 32 oz growler, but they also come in a full size, 64 oz version.
Brewery Gift Certificates
If you know their favorite kinds of beers, you can't go wrong with a gift certificate to that brewery (or breweries!). Even if you don't live near a cool brewery, consider getting a gift certificate for one in one of their favorite vacation destinations. A couple of my favorite breweries include Alibi Ale Works in Lake Tahoe, NV, Crux Fermentation Project in Bend, OR, Mountain Rambler Brewery in Bishop, CA, and June Lake Brewing in June Lakes, CA.
A Trip to a Beer Destination
If you have a slightly larger budget for this gift, consider a beer-related trip. There are some great beer related destinations out there that also double as great outdoor adventure locations. You could head to Bend, OR and do the Bend Ale Trail. Also in Oregon is the microbrew capital of the US, Portland. Just close your eyes, point, and walk in that direction for a few blocks. You'll be sure to run into a great brewery. You could head for the very northwest corner of the continental US - Bellingham. It's got a bunch of great breweries and amazing mountain biking. If you have a HUGE budget, there's always Belgium or Germany! Note: I haven't tried the Belgium or German beer tours, but they look awesome.
Those are just a few of my gift ideas for beer lovers! Beer drinkers - what would you like to get? I would love this Akinz "I Just Wanna Ride Bikes Drink Beer & Cuddle" tank top!
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