"First of all, the gift of beer really is what the beer aficionado in your life wants. Luckily, many breweries go out of their way to make it easy for you to find something great. Start by looking for winter beers - they're usually made especially for the holiday season and are only available for a limited time, so they make great gifts."
"Other breweries make special packages for the holidays, often including branded glassware to match the beer. A number of Belgian breweries, known for having a unique glass for each beer, create gift boxes like this, and similar packages exist for British and German beers. This year, consider a Belgian beer tasting box from Van Steenberge, a beer importer, or a Lindemann's lambic gift set with a tasting glass. The Belgian brands Duvel, D'Achouffe and Westmalle all have similar gift sets available this year."
"Many stores also create their own variety packs, usually with nine to 12 bottles of different beers, giving people an opportunity to try a wide selection of beers without having to buy six-packs of each. Often they're crafted with a theme in mind, like " Beers of the World." So far this season, I've seen selections created by BevMo, Cost Plus World Market and Total Wine & More, but check your local beer store to see if there are others."
Gift beer is an ideal present for beer lovers, with many breweries offering seasonal and limited-edition winter beers tailored to the holidays. Breweries often produce holiday packages that include branded or style-specific glassware, with Belgian, British, and German producers frequently offering themed gift boxes. Retailers also assemble variety packs of nine to 12 bottles that let recipients sample diverse beers without buying full multipacks. Specialty selections sometimes follow themes such as international beers. Pairing bottled beer gifts with beer-focused books creates a cozy, complementary present for cold-weather celebrations.
Read at The Mercury News
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