Holiday Gift Guide for the Serious Beer Drinker
By JOHN HOLL
For BeerNexus.com
Trying to find the perfect gift for the craft beer lover in your family?
There are several alternatives to giving just beer. We’ve compiled a
few gift ideas that are sure to please even the most serious beer
drinkers.
A Perfect Fit
Show off your pride in good beer by wearing it on your chest.
CraftBeerClothing.com has three t-shirt designs targeting craft beer
lovers. Jonathon Lenard and Gavin Guest said they started the
website because there were very few t-shirt designs that captured
the true spirit of the craft beer movement.
“There are plenty of beer shirts available out there, but they focus
on getting hammered, drunk, or on sexual statements, we wanted
to do something different and more positive,” said Guest.
There are three designs to choose from and the shirts are $14.95
each and can be purchased online through the website. Use the
code “beerme” at checkout for 10% off your order.
Notes Worth Taking
Perhaps your favorite beer drinker approaches each new pint as a
scientific discovery. For those people there is the beer journal.
The book describes in great detail all types of beer and what the
drinker should be looking for with regard to aroma, color, mouth
feel and taste. There are pages where the drinker can take detailed
notes on different beers sampled. This is a gift that drinkers will
return to over and over again.
Chris Wright said he created the beer journal for those “who enjoy
and appreciate craft Beer take that love to another level. Any time
you study a particular subject it is imperative that you take notes,
experiencing craft Beer is no different. It is scrap booking for Beer
lovers.”
The book comes in three different bindings – spiral, perfect binding
and hardcover case wrap. It’s available for purchase from most
Internet book retailers or at www.thebeerjournal.com for $18.95 or
$24.95 depending on the spine.
At The Movies
For the visual type and those interested in modern brewing history,
there is the Beer Wars Movie. The director describes it as a modern
day David vs. Goliath where smaller brewing companies are
fighting for part of the market against larger brewing companies like
Molson Coors.
The documentary had a very limited release in theaters earlier this
year and is now available on DVD. Director Anat Baron goes behind
the scenes of the daily battles and all out wars that dominates one
of America’s favorite industries. It retails for $19.95 and can be
purchased at: http://beerwarsmovie.com/shop/
In Depth Reading
There are entire publications devoted to the love of beer. One of the
newer but more promising titles on the shelves is The Beer
Connoisseur Magazine. The first issue of the magazine hits
newsstands this month and according to its editors, it will be the
“expert authority on beer for both the novice and the connoisseur.”
With articles on premium beers and those who brew them, as well
as the best in dining, cooking, travel, personalities, culture and
more, The Beer Connoisseur magazine is poised to become a must
read for serious beer drinkers. Subscription information may be
found at: httpS://www.beerconnoisseur.com/subscribe
The Simple Gift of Beer
And after all the reading, writing and watching about beer, your
favorite suds drinker will likely be thirsty. So, why not just give the
gift of beer itself? Around this time of year most breweries put out
special holiday packages that can include extra items like
glassware, clothing and even Christmas ornaments to adorn the
tree. Check your local beer shop for ideas.
John Holl writes about the craft beer and culture of drinking. He
may be reached at johnholl@gmail.com .
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By JOHN HOLL
For BeerNexus.com
Trying to find the perfect gift for the craft beer lover in your family?
There are several alternatives to giving just beer. We’ve compiled a
few gift ideas that are sure to please even the most serious beer
drinkers.
A Perfect Fit
Show off your pride in good beer by wearing it on your chest.
CraftBeerClothing.com has three t-shirt designs targeting craft beer
lovers. Jonathon Lenard and Gavin Guest said they started the
website because there were very few t-shirt designs that captured
the true spirit of the craft beer movement.
“There are plenty of beer shirts available out there, but they focus
on getting hammered, drunk, or on sexual statements, we wanted
to do something different and more positive,” said Guest.
There are three designs to choose from and the shirts are $14.95
each and can be purchased online through the website. Use the
code “beerme” at checkout for 10% off your order.
Notes Worth Taking
Perhaps your favorite beer drinker approaches each new pint as a
scientific discovery. For those people there is the beer journal.
The book describes in great detail all types of beer and what the
drinker should be looking for with regard to aroma, color, mouth
feel and taste. There are pages where the drinker can take detailed
notes on different beers sampled. This is a gift that drinkers will
return to over and over again.
Chris Wright said he created the beer journal for those “who enjoy
and appreciate craft Beer take that love to another level. Any time
you study a particular subject it is imperative that you take notes,
experiencing craft Beer is no different. It is scrap booking for Beer
lovers.”
The book comes in three different bindings – spiral, perfect binding
and hardcover case wrap. It’s available for purchase from most
Internet book retailers or at www.thebeerjournal.com for $18.95 or
$24.95 depending on the spine.
At The Movies
For the visual type and those interested in modern brewing history,
there is the Beer Wars Movie. The director describes it as a modern
day David vs. Goliath where smaller brewing companies are
fighting for part of the market against larger brewing companies like
Molson Coors.
The documentary had a very limited release in theaters earlier this
year and is now available on DVD. Director Anat Baron goes behind
the scenes of the daily battles and all out wars that dominates one
of America’s favorite industries. It retails for $19.95 and can be
purchased at: http://beerwarsmovie.com/shop/
In Depth Reading
There are entire publications devoted to the love of beer. One of the
newer but more promising titles on the shelves is The Beer
Connoisseur Magazine. The first issue of the magazine hits
newsstands this month and according to its editors, it will be the
“expert authority on beer for both the novice and the connoisseur.”
With articles on premium beers and those who brew them, as well
as the best in dining, cooking, travel, personalities, culture and
more, The Beer Connoisseur magazine is poised to become a must
read for serious beer drinkers. Subscription information may be
found at: httpS://www.beerconnoisseur.com/subscribe
The Simple Gift of Beer
And after all the reading, writing and watching about beer, your
favorite suds drinker will likely be thirsty. So, why not just give the
gift of beer itself? Around this time of year most breweries put out
special holiday packages that can include extra items like
glassware, clothing and even Christmas ornaments to adorn the
tree. Check your local beer shop for ideas.
John Holl writes about the craft beer and culture of drinking. He
may be reached at johnholl@gmail.com .
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