Unique Gifts for Beer Lovers That They’ll Use All The Time
Trying to find gifts for beer drinkers can be tough. Especially when all the craft beer gift guides you’re scrolling through feature all the same items, over and over again. Or when you realize that the craft beer snob (we use that term lovingly!) that you’re shopping for probably already knows about all of these products, too. Or that they’ve probably already bought themselves any beer gifts that they really need.
And you’re about ready to just pour yourself a damn beer and give up on shopping for them altogether.
But have no fear: Your journey to find the perfect craft beer gift stops here. We rounded up list of some of the most unique and unusual gifts for beer lovers that they don’t already own — and that are so practical, they’ll end up using them all the time. Start making some space on your desk for that “World’s Best Gift Giver” trophy and thank us later.
Newair 180-Can FlipShelf™ Beverage and Beer Refrigerator
If you’re thinking, “Ugh, they already have a beer fridge,” stop right there. Because even if they do already own a beer fridge, chances are they’ve got some gripes about it. Just ask them some time and you’ll hear how they have trouble finding space for all of the different beer bottles and cans they want to store in there, because most beer fridges are designed to favor one configuration over the other… even though most beer drinkers don’t discriminate against packaging style or sizes. So they end up shoving all their beers in however they’ll fit, playing Tetris each time they want to grab something to drink from the fridge. Cue the unstable rolling and clinking.
That’s the problem that Newair solved with their new FlipShelf™ technology, aka reversible beer and wine shelves. Keep the shelf on the flat side for traditionally-sized beer cans. Or flip the shelf to make just the right amount of room for bottled beers. Something delicious and barrel-aged in a 750 ml bottle? Yes, please. A four-pack of 24-ounce tall boys? Absolutely. A 12-pack of your favorite lager to throw back during the big game? The more, the merrier. Just flip the shelves for the perfect fit. And the fridge’s thermostat lets them pick the ideal temperature from 37°F - 65°F, too, so every craft brew they bring home from the bottle shop will taste its best.
Even more good news? When you buy this particular Newair fridge (product model SWB180SB00 to be specific), you can use promo code WORK10 to get a 10% discount on your purchase. Cheers to savings.
The Toadfish Non-Tipping Can Cooler
This un-spillable beverage cooler is the first of its kind. Yes, you read that correctly: Un-spillable.
As in “won’t fall off of the coffee table if a dog’s tail whacks it” and “won’t spill everywhere if someone accidentally hits it after a few beers when they start talking with their hands.”
Using innovative SmartGrip technology, this can cooler sticks to any smooth surface to keep drinks securely upright and icy cold, all at once. Which makes it the perfect choice for situations where their drink might otherwise get knocked over. Think: A busy tailgate, a bumpy boat ride, or as mentioned, a night on the couch with a dog whose excited tail has knocked more things over than should be possible.
ROMAASINGH Six-Pack of Beer-Inspired Candles
Let’s be clear, though: Beer-inspired candles, not beer-scented candles. Because as much as they may enjoy drinking beer, that doesn’t necessarily mean they want their whole house to smell like it. Because sorry, but even if you could make a candle that smelled just like a lager, by the time that scent is thrown around your space it would just smell like a frat house.
That’s the brilliance of these scented candles for beer lovers. They’re inspired by the distinct aromas and tasting notes of different beer styles, rather than just mimicking the smell of beer. For example, the IPA boasts a fresh scent with notes of pine, orange, and ginger. The Stout is more sweet and cozy, like coffee with cream and sugar. The Oktoberfest is a fan-favorite fall scent with hints of pumpkin and caramel. You get it.
Give all six scents to one craft beer lover, or give each beer drinker in your life the candle that represents their go-to beer style. Or keep them all for yourself. We won’t tell anyone.
GrowlerWerks uKeg Go
People like to pitch the uKeg as the solution for people who drink their beer out in nature, whether they’re camping or picnicking or hitting the trails. And good for them — this site is literally called Work For Your Beer, so obviously we’ll cheer on anyone who follows their hike with a pint or two. But it’s not like a uKeg is only valuable for people who enjoy the great outdoors.
A uKeg is a useful thing for beer drinkers to have on hand for all sorts of situations. Like when a local brewery doesn’t offer a to-go option for their draft selection. Or for when you want to save a small batch or special beer release that’s on draft for a limited time only. Or for when you want to do a blind beer tasting with friends to see if they can guess which brew you brought without looking at the label.
Honestly, the uKeg makes standard glass growlers look basic as hell. Wherever the craft beer drinker you're buying for chooses to bring this thing, they'll be grateful for its patented carbonation system (which automatically maintains freshness and optimal carbonation for weeks), the double-wall stainless steel vacuum insulation (which keeps beverages cold all day long), the three-position dispenser tap with locked, unlocked, and pour positions (for easy pouring and storing), and the powder-coated finish and rubber footing (for extra protection against dents and scratches). Trust us, soon they’ll be like, “Growler? I hardly know her.”
Work For Your Beer Merch
Not to toot our own horns, but we love our Work For Your Beer swag (and think you will, too!). We’ve got everything from dad hats to hoodies to pint glasses.
Our most popular item, though? The “Work Out. Drink Beer. Pet Dogs.” tee!
Beer Stickers
We love our stickers here at Work For Your Beer (and you may have seen ours posted around a variety of breweries across the U.S.).
We give away a wide variety of stickers for free at events, thanks to our friends at Sticker Mule (they make the absolute best stickers, and are wildly affordable)! Check 'em out, and make sure you say hi to us in the wild — we're happy to give you a sticker to add to your collection!
What did we miss from our list? Let us know by hitting us up at @workforyourbeer.