Wacky Craft Beer Gifts Guide: Stocking Stuffers

Given the season we thought it would be a good time to publish an article about craft beer related Christmas gifts, Chanukah presents and other giveables for whatever holiday you may be celebrating. As we started researching we discovered something we should have known all along: brewery folk are crazy, fun, zany people... and that's usually reflected in everything they do. Throughout our travels in craft beer, including beer establishments of the East Coast and Breweries and Bars of the Great Lakes, we’ve met some colorful people who work at and own breweries. While breweries sell the expected pint glasses, t-shirts, coasters and more, it only makes sense that these same people would put out some gifts as interesting and fun as they are. We thought this would be much more fun for you all and, more importantly, more fun for us to research and write. So here is the first part of our Wacky Craft Beer Gifts Guide: Stocking Stuffers!

Want to text or tweet about the great IPA you're drinking at the bar right now? You should probably protect that iPhone of yours, even if you opted for the insurance. Luckily, Victory Brewing Company has just the thing, a Hop Devil iPhone case! Not a bad deal at $7 and a great way to show off your love of craft beer!

Even though Christmas Day might be a little late for this gift, consider giving the gift of craft beer holiday cheer! A tree ornament from Saranac Brewery is a great way for someone to remember to enjoy craft beer with friends and family for years to come.

Got a sweet tooth? Who doesn’t?! Wouldn’t it be great to have something sweet and beery at the same time (and no, we’re not talking about Southern Tier Creme Brulee)? If you agree, check out these beer and pretzel caramels made with Brooklyn Brewery beer. Delicious!

Sweets not your thing? Maybe you want something with a bit more zip to it. In that case, these condiments can add a little brew to your life even when you're not at your local craft beer bar or enjoying a pint at home. BBQ and hot sauces made with Stone Brewing Company’s very arrogant craft beers can go on any food while Otter Creek Brewery Beer Mustards are great on bratwurst or just a sandwich (Long Trail also has Trail Mix... Long Trail Mix, clever!).

If you need a pick-me-up in the morning as much as Jeff here at DrinkCraftBeer does, you always start your day with a cup of coffee. Well the guys down at Terrapin Brewing Company worked with Jittery Joe’s to develop a special blend of coffee for their Wake-n-Bake Imperial Coffee Stout and now you can get that same delicious flavor (minus the alcohol) bright and early.

Finally, if you know someone who’s feeling a little naughty this season these next two gifts are just what he or she needs. Magic Hat sells their very own branded “magic hats” that may just come in useful if all goes well at your annual holiday party (they’re Magic Hat condoms if the innuendo was a bit veiled). Naughty or nice? I'd call this thong from Brooklyn Brewery a little bit of both. With all this talk about getting dirty, you're going to need to get clean. Who doesn't love a person who smells like beer, which you will if you use these soaps featuring Stone Brewing Company spent grain and beer.

Well that about wraps it up for the first round of wacky craft beer gifts! As a parting piece of advice, though, don’t forget your Oskar Blues Old Chub Chapstick if you want to do any smooching underneath the mistletoe! And what stocking is complete without a gag gift? Lighten the mood with a Portsmouth Brewery Whoopee Cushion, because who doesn’t find fake farts funny?

Now that your stockings are full, keep an eye out for the next Wacky Craft Beer Gift Guides!