Home Brewing is on the rise, and there is a good chance a home brewer is on your list this year. I have three on mine. The good thing is many of these guys (yes, I know ladies brew) used to be really tough to buy for, and Home Brew has opened up a whole new realm of gift ideas! Thank God!
Being that my husband brews and is constantly wanting to upgrade, I feel I am becoming the expert on what he will always need or want. With that being said, here are my suggestions for gifts that will never get old.
Being that my husband brews and is constantly wanting to upgrade, I feel I am becoming the expert on what he will always need or want. With that being said, here are my suggestions for gifts that will never get old.
Carboy Blanket
It's cold outside, and when you ferment, you need your beer to stay a constant temperature. Basements that used to be perfect are now too cold, and if the beer gets to cold, it can stop fermenting (making it boozy). That is a tragedy you can help avoid!
Get it here.
It's cold outside, and when you ferment, you need your beer to stay a constant temperature. Basements that used to be perfect are now too cold, and if the beer gets to cold, it can stop fermenting (making it boozy). That is a tragedy you can help avoid!
Get it here.
Recipe Books/Guides
When researching recipes, it is always handy to have places to start from. My husband has several go-to books that he refers to and "combines" several recipes to make his own. There are also great books on getting starting in Home Brewing.
"Clone Brews"
"The Complete Joy of Home Brewing"
"Designing Great Brews: The Ultimate Guide to Brewing Classic Beer Styles"
When researching recipes, it is always handy to have places to start from. My husband has several go-to books that he refers to and "combines" several recipes to make his own. There are also great books on getting starting in Home Brewing.
"Clone Brews"
"The Complete Joy of Home Brewing"
"Designing Great Brews: The Ultimate Guide to Brewing Classic Beer Styles"
Cornelius Kegs/ Growlers
If they haven't started kegging, we strongly suggest it: kegging goes faster than bottling, it carbonates in a week, instead of month, and its less to clean. When you want to share beer, you can use a bottle filler to fill a few bottles, or take growlers to parties. Cornelius kegs are great gifts because you can buy them used on Craigslist, and order replacement seals and accessories for cheap on any brewing site. A Cornelius keg holds 5 gallons worth of beer, which is exactly what majority of home brewers make (and if they make more, they use several).
If they haven't started kegging, we strongly suggest it: kegging goes faster than bottling, it carbonates in a week, instead of month, and its less to clean. When you want to share beer, you can use a bottle filler to fill a few bottles, or take growlers to parties. Cornelius kegs are great gifts because you can buy them used on Craigslist, and order replacement seals and accessories for cheap on any brewing site. A Cornelius keg holds 5 gallons worth of beer, which is exactly what majority of home brewers make (and if they make more, they use several).
Beer Poster
There are many alternatives to the usual "Budweiser" signs for the man cave, that are more appealing to the wife, but still have that Beer vibe going that the Beer Lover wants. Last year, I found this poster, and love the look of it.
Get it here.
There are many alternatives to the usual "Budweiser" signs for the man cave, that are more appealing to the wife, but still have that Beer vibe going that the Beer Lover wants. Last year, I found this poster, and love the look of it.
Get it here.
Subscription to a Brewer Magazine
This is way better than Maxim for the Home Brewer (and probably more exciting). There are great recipes, articles, methods, etc that can be handy and help inspire new brews"Brew Your Own"
This is way better than Maxim for the Home Brewer (and probably more exciting). There are great recipes, articles, methods, etc that can be handy and help inspire new brews"Brew Your Own"
*knowgirl Jessica