Gift Ideas for Homebrewers and Lovers of Beer, Wine and Food

Here you will find gift ideas for people who brew beer, cider or wine, and for anyone who enjoys good beer, wine and food. The range goes from starter kits for beginners and brewing gear for experienced brewers to beer glasses from Rastal, wine glasses from Stölzle Lausitz, books, sauces and gift cards.

How to find the right gift

Start with where the recipient is. If they have never brewed, a complete starter kit is a good fit. If they already brew, equipment that makes brewing easier or more precise usually hits the mark. If they do not brew at all, glasses, books, food or a gift card are safer choices.

Gifts for someone who wants to start brewing

A starter kit contains the equipment for the first brew. Easy Brew is a simple, affordable starter kit for fresh wort kits, extract kits and hard seltzer, with a 33-litre fermenter and 48 PET bottles. Starter Kit Basic adds capping and cleaning equipment. For cider there is the Cider Starter Kit, and for wine the Winemaking Starter Kit. See them all under starter kits.

Gifts for the experienced homebrewer

Someone who already brews will often appreciate gear that gives more control:

The CrushMaster malt mill, with two adjustable stainless steel rollers and a 3 kg hopper.
The Fercubator Basic, a fermentation chamber that keeps fermentation at a stable temperature.
A 30 W heat mat for the fermenter, used with a temperature controller.
The Brew Journal, a brewing logbook with room for more than 70 recipes.

For bigger gifts, look at the brewing systems from brands such as Grainfather and Speidel.

Beer glasses, wine glasses and serving

The right glass gathers the aroma and lifts the flavour. The Rastal TEKU 42 cl is a tasting glass for every beer style, developed by Teo Musso of Baladin and beer sommelier Kuaska. The Teku Taster Flight Set has three tasting glasses and a paddle in a gift box. Wine glasses from Stölzle Lausitz come in several series, from STARlight to the mouth-blown Q1.

For beer on the go there is the GrowlerWerks uKeg Pro 128, a pressurised, vacuum-insulated 3.8-litre growler with CO2 regulator and tap, or the Project Brew 5L Mini Keg with picnic regulator and tap. For the home bar there is the Hendi Bartender Tool Kit with shaker, measure, bar spoon and strainer.

Gifts for food lovers

Brewshop also stocks equipment and ingredients for food: cultures and equipment for cheese making, gear for fermenting vegetables such as sauerkraut and kimchi, and a large range of BBQ sauces, rubs and hot sauces.

Gift cards – when you are not sure

The gift card is bought in the online shop and sent by email, either to the recipient or to yourself. You choose the amount and can add a personal message. The recipient then chooses from ingredients, equipment, glassware and accessories.

Gift ideas by occasion

Birthdays and anniversaries: beer glasses, a brewing book or a starter kit.
Father's Day and Mother's Day: tasting glasses, a growler or a wine or cider starter kit.
Weddings and housewarmings: wine or beer glasses in boxes of six.
Holidays: a gift card, brewing gear or a book.
Hosts and colleagues: hot sauce, BBQ sauce or a brewing logbook.

Frequently asked questions about gifts for homebrewers

What is a good gift for someone who brews beer?

For beginners, a starter kit. For someone who already brews, gear that gives more control, such as a malt mill, fermentation chamber or heat mat. If you are unsure what they already own, a gift card is the safest choice.

What can I give someone who likes beer but does not brew?

Good beer glasses, tasting glasses with a paddle, a growler for draught beer or a book about beer are gifts that need no brewing equipment.

How does the gift card work?

You choose the amount, fill in sender and recipient and add a message if you like. The gift card is sent by email, and the recipient uses it in the online shop.

Which books make a good gift for a homebrewer?

For beginners, practical introductions such as How To Brew Beer In Your Kitchen by John Palmer. Experienced brewers often enjoy books on a single subject, such as Yeast, Water or Malt. See the full range under books.