Drink Local, Shop Local: 15 Craft Beer Gifts That Support Small Businesses
In the past, many of our gift guides have directed folks to items available for 2-day shipping through Amazon Prime. At the time, we simply thought we were offering a convenient option that would make it easy for people (like you!) to get great gifts in hand ASAP.
But in 2020 more than ever, we're making an intentional effort to shop small to support small businesses, just like we drink local to support local breweries!
If you're looking to do the same thing, we've got 15 options from Etsy for all the craft beer lovers on your list!
Vintage Hops Hat ($24.85)
from Beer Me Always in Orlando, FL
This 100% cotton twill hat features a metal snap buckle with an antique brass finish and comes in four different color choices: maroon, black, navy, and charcoal.
Chocolate Stout Scented Soy Wax Candle ($11.25)
from Brewed & Barreled in Oswego, IL
This candle features scents of chocolate, vanilla, lactose milk sugar, and oats in a 9 oz. amber jar with a cotton wick. If Chocolate Stout isn't your speed, they've also got a West Coast IPA, Milkshake DIPA, French Saison, and more.
Drink Local Stemmed IPA ($25.99)
from I Prefer Craft Beer in Washington, DC
This shop's entire collection is comprised of sensory refining glassware to enhance your craft beer drinking experience. This glass, in particular, boasts a striking angled bowl and narrowed mouth that is ideal for drinking IPAs and other hop-forward meals.
Water, Malt, Hops, Yeast T-Shirt ($22.99)
from Craft Beerist in Atlanta, GA
All of the ingredients necessary to make a good brew, all on one shirt made with 100% combed and ring-spun cotton. Choose black, brown, red, steel blue, heather forest, or heather true royal at check-out.
"I Love You To The Brewery & Back" Home Decor Sign ($35)
from Lucky Kat Design in Cambridge, MD
Because "I love you to the moon and back" is so last year. This 12" x 12" sign is available in standard hand-lettering ($35) or in 3D lettering ($42), and either stained with white letters or white washed with slate letters.
All Who Wander Are Looking For Beer Patch ($6.99)
from Beer Is OK in Tulsa, OK
Add this woven patch (measuring 4" tall by 2.5" wide) to your jean jacket, backpack, or whatever other item could use a little extra pint-forward pizazz.
Craft Beer-Flavored Lip Balms Set ($18)
from Aromaholic in Austin, TX
With each label designed to look like a mini-bottle of beer, this 4-pack set of craft beer inspired lip balms makes an excellent gift for any beer lover on your list.
And please note that these balms don't literally taste like beer; rather, the flavors are inspired by the notes associated with popular craft beer styles! The IPA boasts citrus and grapefruit, the saison is fruity and herbal, the stout tastes like coffee and vanilla, and the hefeweizen offers notes of banana and clove.
Hop Cone Chalkboard Wood Slice Tree Ornament ($10)
from Brews & Hues in Clover, SC
Display your love of craft beer with this handcrafted wood slice ornament. Each ornament (approximately 2"-3" in diameter) features a black chalkboard finish with a crisp white hop cone. A twine hanger completes the rustic look.
The Breweries Are Calling Campfire Mug ($20)
by Brewer Shirts in Lynchburg, VA
A fan-favorite John Muir quote turned craft beer paraphernalia? Sign us up. This speckled white campfire mug is microwavable and dishwasher-safe, whether you opt to fill it with coffee, tea, or your favorite craft beer.
All Beer Is Girl Beer Print ($18)
from Hop Heart in Raleigh, NC
If you see a girl and think to hand her a pink, fruity beer, it's time to think again. All beer is girl beer! And it's for ALL GIRLS — hence the multiple skin tone options, to represent the wide community of women in craft beer. Buy it for a beer-lovin' babe in your life.
2-Pack Beer & Hop Enamel Pins ($15)
from Small Batch Craft Pins in Minneapolis, MN
You know that enamel pins are totally in right now, right? Wherever you stick 'em, these pins are made of metal and soft enamel. The Hop Pin is .75" tall, and the slow pour pils pin is 1.25" tall.
Personalized Beer Flight & Charcuterie Plank ($63.95)
from Left Coast Original in Largo, FL
Who doesn't like to pair their beer with snacks? This 6" x 18" beer flight and charcuterie plank has room for both, with space for 4 different beers and 5 different snacks, plus the ability to personalize the entire thing with a name or monogram.
50 States of Brew Wall Art ($63)
from Montford Misfits Art in Charlotte, NC
Pick a state, any state! These unique works of art are custom designed and originally hand-painted by artist Brian Egger, then intricately cut out in the shape of the state by craftsman AJ Selapac.
Homemade Beer-Inspired Soaps ($7.50)
by Home Brewed Soaps in Rockland, ME
These beer soaps are handmade in small batches with home-brewed beer and vegan oils. The 100% natural scent options include New England IPA, Belgian Wheat Scrub, Coffee Stout, and Porter & Spice.
Craft Beer Coloring Book ($17)
from Scribble Press Gifts in Raleigh, NC
Relax and unwind with a coloring book filled with a collection of craft beer coloring patterns. Each book contains 15 different designs, with two chances to color each design — as well as blank pages in between so you're never drawing on the back of any of your gorgeous creations.
And of course, there's always the Work For Your Beer shop!
We've got the traditional Work For Your Beer design, The Beer Within Me Honors The Beer Within You beer yoga design, the Work Out Drink Beer Pet Dogs design, the Work For Your Boobies design, We'll Take The Lot, and more. Each purchase supports our small, women-owned business and makes us do a little happy dance (for real). Shop now!
What are your go-to craft beer gifts from small businesses?
Share them in the comments below so we can shop them, too!