Considering the popularity of craft beer these days, if you know more than two people there鈥檚 a good chance you have a beer lover on your gift list. But the last thing your friend needs is another growler鈥攖heir closet鈥檚 probably full of them. So step away from the ordinary and choose something from this array of innovative gifts for the beer drinker in your life.
Sierra Nevada custom YETI Colster
Is your giftee still rocking the foam koozies that don鈥檛 actually keep beer cold? YETI changed the koozie game when it introduced the Colster, a double-wall vacuum-insulated wonder that keeps a 12-ounce can cold for way longer than it takes to drink it. The stainless steel doesn鈥檛 sweat either, so you鈥檒l always have dry hands. has your favorite brewery branded on it for the whole world to see.
Pop Chart Breweries of the United States
There are so many cool breweries in the country that it can be hard to keep track of them all. Help your loved one find all the great beer out there with this giant ten-square-foot that lists 6,000 breweries鈥攁lmost every one operating in the U.S. The beer hot spots are color coded and given extra-special detail. Add a set of pins and your beer lover can keep track of every brewery she鈥檚 visited.
Sierra Nevada Mustard
If you鈥檝e never dipped a pretzel into high-quality mustard, then stop everything and get your hands on a jar of聽. Because there鈥檚 mustard鈥攁nd then there鈥檚聽mustard. This is the latter, made from tasty Sierra Nevada beer and other non-GMO, gluten-free ingredients. Choose from the sweeter Pale Ale and Honey Spice, snappy Porter and Spicy Brown, or the fan-favorite Stout and Stoneground.
Campfire Beer Caramelizer
Drinking a cold beer by a campfire is a time-honored tradition, but adding to the mix gives the experience added depth. The Caramelizer is a stainless-steel rod that you heat in the fire, then drop into your mug to enhance and change the texture of your beer. Germans have been doing it for centuries. The hot steel caramelizes the sugars, adding a smooth texture and sweetness to the brew.
Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale Socks
Everyone could use another pair of socks鈥攁nd what better way to ring in the holidays than sporting these Sierra Nevada ? They鈥檙e made with moisture-wicking technology and cool mesh, so you won鈥檛 sweat through them when you鈥檙e putting your feet up by the fire after a chilly day outside. Plus, they鈥檙e double-stitched on the heel and the toe for additional durability. Does your beer-lover have big feet? Not to worry鈥攖he stretch-to-fit sizing provides a perfect fit for a wide range of foot sizes.
The Comic Book Story of Beer
Beer was originally a way for farmers to save their grains over the winter, allowing them to drink their calories instead of eating them. That鈥檚 the kind of nugget you learn in to all things beer. The 173-page graphic novel covers 9,000 years of history, putting beer in its global context, all told with the levity of a comic book. Another fun fact: the covered beer stein was a safety measure invented during the Black Death.
Cuyahoga Valley Ales on Rails
cruises through the waterfalls and historical sites of Cuyahoga Valley National Park, and the nonprofit offers a variety of train excursions that feature beer tastings and hors d鈥檕euvres. You can choose rides that focus on local breweries, or you can try the Germany Versus Belgium option, which pits six samples of beers (three from each country) against each other. Don鈥檛 live in the Midwest? There are railroads offering beer-centric scenic rides all over the country.
Family owned, operated, and argued over since 1980,聽聽is one of America鈥檚 premier craft breweries. Our classic聽聽introduced a generation to the glory of hops, and we keep pushing boundaries with innovations in the brewhouse and advances in sustainability.