Have you started your holiday shopping yet? Christmas is just one month away! But never fear\u2014I\u2019ve been doing some shopping of my own and have created a collection of fantastic gift ideas for you and the special people on your list. And all (except the local deals at the end of the post) can be ordered online, so you can just click and buy!<\/p>\n
This holiday season, send a box of beer<\/a> from Tavour!<\/em><\/p>\n What is Tavour?\u00a0Tavour gets you amazing beer from around the world<\/strong>. Based in Seattle, they get fresh, unique craft beers from Independent breweries to discerning fans across the United States. From delicious local secrets to hard-to-find gems from far off places, get amazing beers you want right to your door. Cheers!<\/em><\/p>\n Tavour is exclusive to its members and is simple to use. It is not a beer of the month club<\/strong>. You only pay for the beer you chose over the course of the month. Accessing the lineup of delicious member-only beers is free. Just create an account.<\/em><\/p>\n This year, Tavour has come up with several awesome options for their Gift Box Sets<\/strong><\/a>, in a range of sizes\/prices and varieties. Choose from sample or full-size box of mixed beers, IPAs, or sours<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n Hand curated per order by Tavour, each box includes a sampling of the best beers on hand, directly from small independent craft breweries around the world, complete with a custom message from you.<\/em><\/p>\n At this time, Tavour ships to the following states<\/strong>:\u00a0CA, CO, DC, FL, ID, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, and WI.<\/em><\/p>\n Note: I\u2019ve been using Tavour for the past 4 years, and I LOVE it! Excellent selection, so easy to use. If you live in a state where it\u2019s available, I highly recommend it.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Groovy Guy Gifts offers\u00a0personalized gifts<\/strong>\u00a0for the special man or lady in your life. There are lots of fun products available, specifically in the\u00a0Bar & Drinking Gifts<\/strong><\/a> section. Let\u2019s take a look at a few.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Caddy Cooler<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n The Caddy Cooler is made of 600-Denier Polyester with a PEVA (PVC free) lining, meaning this cooler can you keep your drinks cold and your food warm. The cooler can hold up to 12 bottles or 18 cans. It features both a top padded carry handle as well as an adjustable shoulder strap with a front pocket for storage. For an added bonus, there is also a bottle opener on the side.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Viking Vessel<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n To drink like a true Viking, one must be equipped with a suitable vessel. \u00a0To be welcome at the grandest tables of Valhalla, it would be unacceptable to be without the proper goblet. \u00a0<\/em>The Viking Vessel is 16 ounces of drinking muscle, featuring a classic Viking horn shape and a rustic, sturdy wooden stand.\u00a0 It comes with a leather strap for a tight grip and engraved with a classic Viking knot.\u00a0 This Viking beer horn is a unique men\u2019s gift idea that adds diversity to\u00a0any Man Cave. \u00a0And when you personalize it for him, he\u2019ll feel as proud as Erik the Red after pillaging a small village for their gold.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n The Bro-Ruck<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n For weekend camping trips or just a day of hiking, the site offers a variety of Travel Bags<\/strong><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n You\u2019re always going somewhere, but now with the Bro-Ruck, you can look like you know where you\u2019re going. You\u2019re too old for that traditional backpack with a built-in pencil holder, and you\u2019re way too cool to pack your draws in a bag with someone else\u2019s initials all over it. You need something that\u2019s tough, awesome, personalized, and okay\u00a0with getting tossed around like a sack of potatoes.<\/em><\/p>\n The Bro-Ruck is perfect \u2013 padded shoulder straps, breathable mesh, tons of color options, and strong enough to take the punishment that comes from swinging from the chandeliers, or cushioning your butt while you throw back a few around the fire, or from sitting in the hot tub after a day of couples massages. Whatever you\u2019re into, this is how you carry around your stuff.<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n From Jacquelyn Dodd\u2015the woman behind the award-winning website\u00a0The Beeroness<\/strong>\u2014comes\u00a0Lush, a celebration of fruit, vegetables, and craft beer<\/strong>. After all, beer is as seasonal as produce; its ingredients come from the soil and are harvested at peak freshness, just like the offerings at your local farmers\u2019 market. It\u2019s no surprise that the flavors of seasonal craft beers pair perfectly with the food we\u2019re eating at the moment.<\/em><\/p>\n This cookbook features 80 creative, produce-forward recipes<\/strong>\u2014all of which are made with seasonal craft beer. From Gochujang ISA Shakshuka to Grilled Apricot Saison Shortcakes to Doppelbock Rutabaga Mash, make no mistake: this isn\u2019t your drunk uncle\u2019s beer chili.<\/em><\/p>\n Whether your Saturdays are spent at the farmers\u2019 market or your favorite local craft brewery (or both!), Dodd\u2019s creative use of produce and beer opens the door to deliciously complex flavors that evolve with the seasons.<\/em><\/p>\n Note: I also have her other two cookbooks: The Craft Beer Bites Cookbook: 100 Recipes For Sliders, Skewers, Mini Desserts All Made with Beer<\/a>\u00a0and The Craft Beer Cookbook: 100 Artisan Recipes for Cooking with Craft Beer<\/a>. All three of these cookbooks are amazing!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n This holiday season the American Homebrewers Association (AHA) is offering a special Master Homebrewer package deal<\/strong>, which includes all the information someone needs to start homebrewing. This unique package is perfect for the beer lover in your life.<\/em><\/p>\n The relevance and excitement of learning how to make this\u00a0history-rich\u00a0beverage at home\u00a0is more relevant now than ever. Not only do an estimated 1.1 million Americans homebrew each year, but it is also a great activity as we are spending more time distanced at home.<\/em><\/p>\n $49 Package Includes<\/strong>:<\/em><\/p>\n \u2023 Seven (7) new How To Brew instructional videos featuring John Palmer<\/em><\/p>\n \u2023 How To Brew: Everything You Need to Know to Brew Great Beer Every Time<\/a> by John Palmer, a $24.95 value<\/em><\/p>\n \u2023 One-year digital* membership<\/a> to the American Homebrewers Association, a $43 value<\/em><\/p>\n The fine print: U.S. residents only. Book will be shipped for free via standard mail 5-7 business days after purchase of Package. Videos will be available through 2021.<\/em><\/p>\n *Membership includes a digital subscription to Zymurgy\u00ae magazine online<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n To kick off the 2020 holiday season, DraftBottle<\/strong><\/a> \u00a0announced the immediate availability of two new colors, Brushed Stainless Steel & Gunpowder Black.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n DraftBottle<\/strong> unscrews below the neck allowing you to easily fill it with 1 Pint (the bottle will hold 22oz in total) of draft beer, beer from a growler, mixed drinks or any other beverage. It\u2019s made from 18\/8 food grade stainless steel, and the base cup is double walled and vacuum sealed to keep your brew cold!<\/em><\/p>\n The reusable screw cap prevents spills and stops anything unwanted from getting inside. The exterior is powder coated to help durability, it has a new silicone bottom and has a leak-proof seal around the separation. DraftBottle is eco-friendly, BPA free and dishwasher safe.<\/em><\/p>\n EASILY FILLABLE & LEAK-PROOF<\/b> \u2013 Simply unscrew and detach your DraftBottle just below the neck and fill it with 1 Pint (16 oz, the perfect amount, but it will hold 22oz total) of your favorite beer or other beverage. We have made sure to make the detachable section with a leak proof washable ring to help make sure nothing spills while enjoying your suds.<\/em><\/p>\n BUILT TO LAST<\/b> \u2013 DraftBottle is made from superior 18\/8 Stainless Steel, making sure yours will last! Constructed so your brew will always have a pure, clean taste that won\u2019t retain or transfer flavors.<\/em><\/p>\n DOUBLE WALLED & VACUUM SEALED<\/b> \u2013 The base of the bottle is double walled & vacuum sealed to help keep beer cold. Vacuum insulation is the removal of air between the interior wall and exterior wall of the base cup which drastically reduces the convection process and maintains the original temperature for a longer period of time. <\/em><\/p>\n POWDER COATING<\/b> \u2013 Powder coating (not available on Stainless Steel bottles) is the most attractive, incredibly durable and high-quality finish available. It is environmentally friendly, virtually pollution-free and highly resistant to chipping, scratching, fading, corrosion, chemicals and weather.<\/em><\/p>\n DOUBLE-WALLED SWEAT-PROOF<\/b> \u2013 A double walled exterior with a vacuum between the walls will never leave a puddle on your desk, table top, in your cup holder, in your hand or drip on your shirt.<\/em><\/p>\n REUSABLE CAP<\/b> \u2013 Keep your brew sealed to keep it cold and prevent dirt and debris during yard-work, bbq\u2019s or those long walks alone. Wash and reuse the cap and bottle over and over!<\/em><\/p>\n DISHWASHER-SAFE <\/b>\u2013 The Stainless Steel construction makes the bottle easy to clean, detach the cap and 2 main parts of the bottle to easily wash the exterior and interior, even in the dishwasher. <\/em><\/p>\n ECO-FRIENDLY & BPA FREE<\/b> \u2013 Non-toxic and BPA free, always a good thing!<\/em><\/p>\n UNLIMITED USES<\/b> \u2013 Wash and re-use over and over, stainless steel does not leach or retain and flavors or stains from prior uses.<\/em><\/p>\n North Drinkware is best known for its premium hand-blown beer and whisky\u00a0glasses<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0which feature popular mountains in the base of each one, all made in Portland, Oregon<\/a>. Their deep love for the mountains, craft beer, and good drinks\u00a0inspired the start of their brand and allows everyone to bring the mountains home. <\/em><\/p>\n They developed The Colorado Collection<\/a> to celebrate the one of the most awe inspiring mountain ranges in the country. The collection features USGS data of\u00a0The Maroon Bells<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 two of Colorados most iconic 14\u2019ers \u2013\u00a0molded into the base of the hand blown glasses. The topographic lines of this amazing area just outside of Aspen are\u00a0laser etched into the Colorado state shaped coasters<\/a> that make a great compliment to the glasses.<\/em><\/p>\n MonthlyClubs.com<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is one of the best gift sites out there, as it offers\u00a0an impressive array of options.\u00a0<\/em>There are six\u00a0different clubs available, many with additional sub-categories:\u00a0beer<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(5 clubs), wine<\/a>\u00a0(4 clubs), cheese<\/a>\u00a0(2 clubs),\u00a0cigar<\/a>\u00a0(2 clubs),<\/strong> chocolate<\/a>, <\/strong>and flower.<\/a><\/strong><\/em>\u00a0You can even <\/i>design your own<\/a><\/strong>!\u00a0With this option, the possibilities are vast. Want to try a couple of beer clubs, the flower club, a cheese club, and chocolate? Or how about ALL FIVE beer clubs in one?! So many choices to explore, all offering only the highest quality of products.\u00a0<\/i>See my review on the Premier Series Wine Club<\/a> from earlier this year for more details on that club.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n For this year\u2019s gift guide I have chosen to focus on two specific clubs:<\/i><\/p>\n Our tasting panel, once headed by Michael Jackson, is a tough lot to impress. Collectively, they have over 100 years of experience in the brewing industry, from heading brewing operations at BJ\u2019s Brewhouse, a 100+ location brewpub chain, to judging at the Great American Beer Festival. They rate each prospective selection only knowing its style and not where it was brewed. Our blind-tasting format assures no prejudices sway our goal of identifying extraordinary beers.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Our\u00a0Personalized Shipment Program<\/strong>\u2122<\/span>\u00a0ensures that as a personal member of The Rare Beer Club\u00ae you\u2019ll receive only the beers you want to get. (Also available to gift recipients upon request.) Each month prior to receiving your shipment, you will be sent an email detailing the two upcoming beer selections and given the ability to customize what you will receive. You can:<\/em><\/p>\n You\u2019re in complete control of what you receive every month and can rest easy knowing you\u2019ll never get a beer you didn\u2019t want to get. No other beer club offers that kind of flexibility.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Members receive two different styles in each shipment. We strive to offer variety between those two styles as well as from month to month. Variety to us means not only by style but also by country of origin, so rest assured that\u00a0both domestic US craft brewers as well as time-honored international breweries<\/strong>\u00a0will be represented.<\/em><\/p>\n And what better to pair with a gift of beer? Cheese! I just received this month\u2019s box, and the Challerhocker goes amazingly well with any IPA.<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>
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<\/a><\/p>\nTavour Beer Gift Box Set<\/a>\u00a0<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nGroovy Guy Gifts<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nLush:<\/span><\/strong><\/a> A Season-by-Season Celebration of Craft Beer and Produce\u00a0<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nMaster Homebrewer Package<\/a><\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nDraft Bottle<\/a><\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nMountain Drinkware from North Drinkware<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\nMonthlyClubs.com<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nThe Rare Beer Club<\/a>\u00a0<\/h4>\n
The World\u2019s Best Hand-Selected Rare Beers<\/em><\/h4>\n
Never Receive a Beer You Don\u2019t Want to Get!<\/em><\/h4>\n
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Enjoy Unmatched Variety<\/em><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nThe Rare Cheese Club<\/a> <\/strong>(New! And pairs well with beer, of course!)<\/h4>\n
Small Batch, Traditionally Crafted, Rare Cheeses<\/em><\/h4>\n
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It\u2019s Not Just Cheese \u2013 It\u2019s a Cheese Experience!<\/em><\/h4>\n