Gift Ideas for Homebrewers, Beer Lovers and BBQ Enthusiasts

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

How to find the right gift

If the recipient has 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, grilling gear 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 - Starter Kit for Home Brewing is simple and affordable and works with Fresh Wort Kits, extract kits and hard seltzer, with a 33-litre fermenter and 48 PET bottles. The Basic Starter Kit adds capping and cleaning equipment. For cider there is the Cider Starter Kit - Complete Starter Package, and for wine the Winemaking Starter Kit. See them all under starter kits.

If you want to include the beer as well, the Homebrewing Starter Kit: Fresh Wort Basic with 20L Bohemian Pilsner contains both the equipment and a Fresh Wort Kit. Our Fresh Wort Kits are brewed by Austmann Bryggeri and Amundsen Bryggeri. The kit is 20 litres of fully brewed, water-adjusted wort that goes into the fermenter together with the yeast supplied. For a party there is the Fresh Wort Party Pack: 40L Summer Kölsch, with everything needed to brew, bottle and label around 120 bottles.

Gifts for the experienced homebrewer

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

The CrushMaster Malt Mill with two rollers - Project Brew, with adjustable stainless steel rollers.
The Fercubator (Ferminator) Basic Fermentation Chamber - Brewolution, which keeps fermentation at a stable temperature.
The Inkbird WIFI ITC-308 Dual Temperature Controller, which controls both cooling and heating during fermentation.
The Project Brew Heating Mat 30W - 100cm x 25cm for the fermenter, used with a temperature controller.
The Tilt Hydrometer & Thermometer, which floats in the fermenter and sends gravity and temperature to your phone via Bluetooth.
The Brew Journal - Brew Log, 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

A beer glass with a narrower opening gathers the aroma, and the Rastal TEKU 3.0 42cl Beer Glass (6-pack) is a tasting glass for every beer style, developed by Teo Musso of Baladin and beer sommelier Kuaska. The Rastal 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 Stainless (3.8L), a pressurised, vacuum-insulated growler with CO2 regulator and tap, or the Project Brew 5L Mini Keg with Picnic Tap 2.1, which also has a picnic regulator. For the home bar there is the Bartender Tool Kit Steel - Hendi, the Lurch Boston Shaker with Mixing Glass 750 ml and the Moscow Mule Mug - Hendi.

Gifts for someone who grills

The Looftlighter Classic lights charcoal, briquettes and wood with hot air at 700°C, in around 60 seconds and without lighter fluid, gas or matches. It only needs a power socket and can also be used in the fireplace. The Looftlighter Pro reaches 760°C and has a brushless motor with Boost mode and an automatic ignition programme.

The Meater Pro Duo - WiFi meat thermometer has two independent probes, so you can follow two cuts of meat at the same time.
The Inkbird IBT-2X Digital Cooking Thermometer with 2 Probes and Bluetooth is a more affordable choice with two probes.
The Avanta BBQ Knife Set - Messermeister has six pieces for preparing, boning, carving and serving meat.
The BBQ Equipment Bundle Beef and the other equipment bundles collect the tools for one type of grilling, while the BBQ bundles contain rub and sauce.

Gifts for food lovers

Brewshop also stocks equipment and ingredients for food: cultures and equipment for cheese making, including the Cheese Making Set - Complete Starter Kit, gear for fermenting vegetables such as sauerkraut and kimchi, and 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 uses it in the online shop and chooses from ingredients, equipment, glassware and accessories.

Frequently asked questions about gift ideas

What is a good gift for someone who brews beer?

For beginners, a starter kit, and for someone who already brews, gear 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, such as Øl og brygg i bygd og by - Arne Hjeltnes or Tradisjonsbrygging av øl - Lars Marius Garshol, are gifts that need no brewing equipment. Both books are in Norwegian.

What is a good gift for someone who grills?

A Looftlighter lights the charcoal without lighter fluid, and a wireless meat thermometer makes it easier to hit the right core temperature. If they already have the gear, a knife from Messermeister, a BBQ bundle with rub and sauce or a gift card are good choices.

Which books make a good gift for a homebrewer?

For beginners, practical books such as Simple Homebrewing, or The Modern Homebrewer. Experienced brewers often enjoy books on a single subject, such as Yeast, Water or Malt. See the full range under books.