Checklist · 13 picks · 6 categories
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I skipped the six-packs and built this list around the stuff that goes with beer: glasses and steins that keep it cold, a growler for brewery runs, a bottle opener that saves the cap, and books for the nerd who reads labels.
Every pick comes from published gift guides at Reviewed (USA Today Network) and The Takeout, and each card names who picked it and what they said. If the person already loves the drink, go for gear that makes it better, like a Stanley growler or a Yeti can holder. If they are curious but new, a book or a small brewing kit is more fun than another mug.
Who this is not for. Skip this list if you want gifts for a home bar or mixed drinks; try the cocktail lovers list instead.
| Pick | Tier | Price | Best for | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Classic Easy-Pour Growler | mid | $25-50 | brewery regulars who fill up often | 1 outlet |
| Stanley Stay-Chill Beer Stein | mid | $25-50 | patio and tailgate drinkers | 1 outlet |
| Host Freeze Beer Glass | mid | $15-25 | people who hate warm beer | 1 outlet |
| Genuine Fred Port-O-Pint | budget | under $15 | festival and camping trips | 1 outlet |
mid growler
Best for brewery regulars who fill up often
Reviewed picked this as a gift for bringing home a favorite beer from a favorite brewery, saying it keeps drinks cold and carbonated.
Picked by Reviewed gift for bringing home brewery beer.
$25-50
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mid beer stein · 24 oz
Best for patio and tailgate drinkers
The Takeout listed this vacuum-insulated stein, meant to keep beer cold.
Picked by The Takeout beer lover gift pick.
$25-50
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mid freezable glass
Best for people who hate warm beer
The Takeout picked this silicone glass, which is meant to keep beer cold for up to two hours.
Picked by The Takeout beer lover gift pick.
$15-25
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budget travel glass
Best for festival and camping trips
Reviewed picked this pocket disk that unfolds into a pint glass, for cracking open a cold one on the go.
Picked by Reviewed gift for beer on the go.
under $15
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budget bottle opener
Best for bottle cap collectors
Reviewed picked this opener for a clean cap removal that leaves the cap intact for collecting.
Picked by Reviewed gift for cap collectors.
under $15
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| Pick | Tier | Price | Best for | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeti Hopper Flip 12 Portable Cooler | splurge | $200-300 | beach and road trip regulars | 1 outlet |
| Yeti Rambler 12-ounce Colster Can Insulator | mid | $25-50 | anyone who drinks outside | 1 outlet |
| 30 Watt Shower Beer Can Holder | budget | $15-25 | the friend with a sense of humor | 1 outlet |
splurge cooler · Holds a 12-pack plus ice
Best for beach and road trip regulars
The Takeout picked this leak-proof, water-resistant cooler that holds a 12-pack plus ice.
Picked by The Takeout beer lover gift pick.
$200-300
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mid can holder · 12 oz
Best for anyone who drinks outside
The Takeout listed this double-wall vacuum insulator for cans and bottles.
Picked by The Takeout beer lover gift pick.
$25-50
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budget shower holder
Best for the friend with a sense of humor
Reviewed called this a koozie for the shower, for people who ask why a shower should stop them from drinking beer.
Picked by Reviewed funny beer gift.
$15-25
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| Pick | Tier | Price | Best for | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Alworth's The Beer Bible | mid | $25-50 | beer nerds who read everything | 1 outlet |
| The Comic Book Story of Beer | budget | $15-25 | casual readers who like visuals | 1 outlet |
| The Oxford Companion to Beer | splurge | $25-50 | serious beer history fans | 1 outlet |
mid beer book · Book
Best for beer nerds who read everything
Reviewed described this 600-page book as part history book and part reference manual.
Picked by Reviewed beer book pick.
$25-50
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budget beer book · Book
Best for casual readers who like visuals
Reviewed picked this for a comic book-style trip through the history of beer.
Picked by Reviewed beer history gift.
$15-25
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splurge beer book · Book
Best for serious beer history fans
The Takeout listed this reference book on beer history and impact.
Picked by The Takeout beer lover gift pick.
$25-50
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splurge brew kit · Starter kit
Best for published people ready for a project
Reviewed picked this kit for people who want to get their brew on, saying it includes what new brewers need for a first batch.
Picked by Reviewed beginner brew kit pick.
$50-100
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budget beer socks
Best for easy stocking stuffer
Reviewed picked these beer-themed socks for the silly one, with a funny message on the soles.
Picked by Reviewed gift for the silly one.
under $15
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A growler is a great start, since it lets them bring home a fill from a favorite brewery. Add a book like Jeff Alworth's Beer Bible if they like to learn the history.
Yes. Most of this list is gear, books and fun extras that work for anyone who likes the beer scene, and none of it contains alcohol.
The Reviewed guide describes the Mr. Beer kit as including what new brewers need for a first batch. It still takes time and a few extra supplies, so be sure the person wants a project.
Both Stanley and Host make products built to do that, and The Takeout picked them for it. How long they hold the chill depends on the product, so check the listing.
USPS's recommended last send dates for December 25 in the contiguous US are December 17 for Ground Advantage, December 18 for Priority Mail and December 19 for Priority Mail Express. Retailers set their own order-by dates, so check at checkout.
