When it comes to getting ideas for Christmas gifts for people, it can be a challenge. The important thing is to find something they like and think along those lines. Today we will be reviewing some ideas for people who love beer. Most of the people we know love beer and these ideas can be a great gift for them, some even if they are not frequent drinkers.
One universal gift for beer lovers are Coasters. Now you might think that this is a simple gift that shows a lack of effort. You could not be more mistaken. Beer coasters come in all shapes, sizes and quality as well. While it is true that you can find some basic cardboard coasters for a relatively low price; you can also find some very amazing ones as well. Whether they be made out of wood, concrete, cement or any other material that is just the tip of the iceberg. You can find coasters with amazing engravings and designs to fit most peoples taste.
Beer Glasses, mugs and steins are amazing gift ideas as well. Beer glasses come in a variety of shapes and sizes fitting in to everyone’s bar styles as well. These can be short, tall, or pint glasses and can be plain or with some sort of design on it as well. People enjoy showing off beer glasses when offering guests a beer. Most of these will have a story behind them. Beer mugs can also be found in a large variety of forms and sizes so you will always have choices based on whom you will be giving it to. Beer steins are more exotic and are beer mugs that are usually made out of some sort of stone. These tend to have an intricate design that makes them a very nice addition to anyone’s collection. Again these come in a variety of shapes and sizes, some even come with a top so you will have many options based on whom you will be giving it to.
Beer Covers are also a nice gift to receive, as they will be put to good use. As with glasses there are several varieties of beer covers. Some are made to insulate your beer so as to keep it chilled longer; others chill your beer at the same time. Some can be used for bottles, glasses or cans; while others can only be used on one or the other. It is important to remember who will receive this gift, as this will allow you to pick the most adequate one.
An interesting and different idea for a beer lover is a Brewer Kit. These are usually not overly expensive and give your friend the opportunity to brew his or her own beer. This is a good gift idea for someone that is adventurous and will try new things. There are several varieties of beer and packages you may find depending on their taste. Again it will be important to know whom you are selecting this for so you can find the best one. You may even inspire them to become brewers and you will wind up receiving free beer for years to come.
A final gift idea for beer lovers is a Beer Dispenser. This is a more expensive gift and one for someone who is a frequent beer drinker. This will give them the opportunity to have a bar at home and easily dispense cold beer to multiple guests. As mentioned before this, while being an amazing idea, is an expensive one and should only be considered to a true beer lover. This idea will also allow you to have a future gift for them as you can get the faucet knobs and other accessories in the future.
I hope this guide has helped you gain some ideas, and remember there are plenty more out there that can be found as well. Try to always keep in mind who the gift is for as this will make the selection process easier as well.
Now that the summertime heat is finally here we have some great tips to help you cool off with a cold one! If you’re looking for a refreshing beer to drink during those long, lazy summer afternoons that won’t sit heavily on your stomach, listen up. Below are some of the best tasting summertime brews that will leave you reaching for seconds, and thirds. Drink up and enjoy!
Victory Summer Love
A number of the entries here will be fruity and spicy, which are the hallmarks of summertime beers, but this one’s the exception that proves the rule. Brewed with Belgian and German wheat ales in mind, this pale golden brew offers a fresh, crisp, bready taste that won’t sit heavily on your stomach. Designed for those scorching hot summer days when only something a little on the dry side will do.
Deschutes Twilight Summer Ale
http://www.deschutesbrewery.com/find?brew=TWILIGHT%20ALE
The perfect end to a perfect day, Oregon Brewery’s entry on the list features clean, toasty malts and mildly spicy hops. Just wth body enough to be a substantial brew, but light enough that it won’t weigh heavily on you after a day spent cooking out and feasting with friends and family.
Leinenkugels Summer Shandy
An intriguing entry because it’s blended with lemonade and brewed with honey. That might make a hard core beer lover raise a skeptical eyebrow, but the light, sweet flavor is both crisp and refreshing. Exactly what you’re looking for if your main focus is having fun in the sun.
Anchor Summer
A full bodied beer that’s not so full bodied that it sits like the anchor it’s named after in your stomach. Robust enough to be served with dinner, light enough to enjoy on the beach. The perfect blend for those endless summer days and nights.
Smashed Blueberry
This entry by the Shipyard Brewing Company in Portland, ME is both marvelous and potent. Featuring a complex tapestry of roasted barley, chocolate malt, blueberry and coffee, more than a few of these and you’ll be a bit wobbly on your feet. The blueberries take a backseat to the rest of the flavors, making this a drink that will appeal to even those who aren’t fond of fruity beers. Fantastic.
Wells Banana Bread Beer
http://www.nearof.com/?p=387
Our last entry comes from the Wells & Young Brewing Company, and while you might not think of bananas and bread as going together, one whiff when you open the bottle will leave you salivating. There’s something that just screams home and childhood memories about the scent, and its flavor is oddly both dry and sweet. A great end of the day beer, and almost a desert in and of itself.
You can find many of these brews at www.divinewines.ca or www.sherbrookeliquor.ca!
Why not come and join us and get a cooling taste of these and other great beers for all seasons at the Edmonton International BeerFest 2015?
Since the advent of major breweries, there has always been tension between mainstream beers and those which are produced by local brewers. While major brewers have the benefit of providing consistent prices and brews, there is a distinct lack of choice in beer selection resulting from this homogenization. In fact, one of the leading sites for collecting information about the Canadian beer industry estimates that as little as four percent of all beer produced in Canada is brewed by independent craft beer breweries.
This is troublesome for a nation that is famed for its love of drinking and producing beers of every kind. The problem, by and large, is that many of the larger companies buy out the small breweries. The effect of these actions is that there are many fewer choices in the beer that is being consumed throughout the country. While each province has shown itself capable of producing distinct flavors to reflect their geography and culture, the craft beers are being diluted by the heavy influence of the major brewing industry.
However, this is still some hope left to keep a variety of choices available in Canadian craft beers due to initiatives such as the Ontario Microbrewery Strategy. This initiative provides government support to microbreweries that are trying to explore different marketing strategies, while simultaneously allowing them to hire more workers so that they can keep their breweries running smoothly. As a result, they will be able to keep providing liquor sellers with a wide selection of beers that are not simply copies of one another.
Having the choice to drink and enjoy a distinct flavor of beer is a necessity to anyone who enjoys drinking, and this choice can be maintained by supporting local breweries, buying craft beers, and embracing microbreweries all throughout the provinces and country as a whole.
