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Introduction

We’re now into the second half of the year which means, looking out for Xmas ideas for when the end of the year arrives. Many who read this website like to indulge in creating their own home brew, so we thought we’d give a helping hand with a selection of the best craft beer Christmas gifts for this year.

There is a plethora of gifts you could buy a family member or friend that enjoys brewing beer, including the tools required to brew beer or accessories to help with bottling or storage. So, have a general browse around and see if there’s anything suitable for your Mr. (or Mrs.) Brew.

We’ve steered clear of the beer brewing kits as you can find them on this page..

Your kegerator already pours great beer, so why shouldn’t the tap handle look like it owns the place?

The Oakmont Custom Tap Handle is an easy way to give your home bar a more personal touch. Rather than settling for a generic plastic handle that looks like it escaped from a pub supply warehouse, this custom kegerator tap handle lets you add some personality to your beer setup.

The traditional Oakmont styling gives it a classic barroom feel, making it a particularly good match for anyone building a home bar with a little old-school character.

Whether you’re pouring lager, ale, stout or whatever experimental brew is currently occupying your keg, having a personalised handle makes pulling a pint feel considerably more official.

It’s also a simple upgrade. You don’t need to rebuild the kegerator, rearrange the bar or explain to your partner why you bought another expensive piece of equipment. Simply swap out the existing handle and suddenly your beer dispenser has some attitude.

I reckon it’s especially good for man caves, home bars and anyone who takes their draft beer seriously—but not themselves.

Because every great keg deserves a handle that says, “This isn’t just beer. This is MY beer.”

Features

Chalkboard inlay

Crafted from solid maple

Custom engraved

fit any standard sized kegerators, beer faucets, or beer towers

For those of you unsure how home brewers keep track of all their brewing experiments, recipes and various batches, a beer brewing journal is a very handy addition that keeps the brewer organized. It’s fine to just experiment with different hops, ingredients and flavors but keeping a record of all this is crucial.

After all, there’d be nothing worse than crafting the perfect beer that the whole neighborhood has tried and approved of, only to forget what went into the brew or the quantity of each ingredient. For this reason, keeping track of everything is vital and this journal has been made specifically for the home brewer.

Just check out what features in includes:

• You’ll find all the necessary charts inside the journal such as Yeast Strains Chart, Hops charts, Color Reference Alcohol by Volume Reference Chart and also includes a Unit Conversion Chart.
• Obviously, you’ll need to document your recipes so there’s space for over 70 recipes to be logged.
• You will appreciate the antique look with it’s PU leather cover which is soft to the touch.
• Along with all the referencing charts you’ll also find tasting notes which can benefit you with great advice.

Although crafting beer is an enjoyable pastime, it can become much more than that. Keeping records of all that is brewed will save you lots of hassle when it comes to making that second batch. It’s true that many brewers use Brewing software to keep track of all this, but there is the possibility of the web going down at a crucial time.

You’ll notice it’s been given a 4.9-star rating which is from over 150 customers proving it’s been a successful seller.

Features

Multiple Brewing Charts

Allocation of 70+ recipes

Made with PU leather

Includes tasting Notes

When your homebrew operation starts looking more like a small brewery than a weekend hobby, it’s probably time to upgrade the bucket.

The VEVOR 60L Pressure Fermenter is serious beer brewing equipment for home brewers who want more control over the fermentation process. Made from food-grade 304 stainless steel, this 16-gallon conical fermenter is designed for pressure fermentation up to 15 PSI and includes a cooling tube, thermometer and yeast slurry collection bottle.

The conical design helps sediment settle at the bottom, while the yeast collection system makes it easier to separate and manage the good stuff. There’s also a cooling coil that can be connected to a chiller, giving you more control over fermentation temperature.

With its large capacity, this isn’t exactly the sort of thing you’ll casually hide behind the toaster. It’s aimed at serious home brewers and small-batch production, and the stainless-steel construction should stand up nicely to regular use.

The handles and casters are welcome additions too, because 60 litres of beer isn’t something you want to carry around like a six-pack.

If you’re ready to take your homebrew seriously, this fermenter could be the point where the hobby gets gloriously out of hand.

Features

Efficient Temperature Control

Real-time pressure monitoring

Food Grade 304 Stainless Steel Construction

Dual liter/gallon markings with 16 gal (about 60 L) capacity

Every home bar needs a name—and preferably one that makes visitors feel like they’ve stumbled into their new favorite watering hole.

The Ales and Tales Neighborhood Tavern Custom Sign is a fun way to give your home bar its own identity. Instead of calling it “the room with the fridge,” you can turn it into a proper neighborhood tavern without having to worry about council permits, liquor licenses or an angry neighbor complaining about the opening hours.

The traditional tavern-inspired design gives this personalized bar sign plenty of old-school charm. It’s the sort of decoration that works particularly well in a man cave, games room, garage bar or dedicated home pub.

And that’s really the appeal of a custom sign. Your home bar might only be three meters from the kitchen, but give it a name and suddenly you’re running an establishment.

It’s also a great gift idea for someone who has spent years building their dream home bar. Add their chosen wording and you’ve got something much more personal than another bottle of spirits.

Hang it behind the bar, add some stools, stock the fridge and you’re ready for business.

Just remember to tell your guests the bar is cash-only. Not because you’re stingy—because it makes the place feel authentic.

Features

Personalized with a name and date

Rustically handsome decor

Pre-drilled with holes for mounting

Large sign measures 15″ x 15″, X-Large sign is 23″ x 23″

Forget sipping your beer like a civilized modern human—this drinking horn is for anyone who occasionally feels they were born 1,000 years too late.

This amazing Engraved Horn Mug Box Set brings a little Viking-inspired drama to your home bar. Rather than reaching for an ordinary beer glass, you can raise a proper drinking horn and pretend you’re about to celebrate victory after raiding the nearest supermarket.

The horn-shaped design makes this a guaranteed conversation starter, while the engraved presentation box adds a more polished touch. That makes it an interesting gift for beer lovers, history buffs, Vikings fans or anyone whose bar already contains more ordinary glassware than they know what to do with.

It’s obviously not your everyday pint glass—and that’s precisely the point. This is barware designed for occasions when pouring a beer should involve a little theatre.

Imagine pulling this out at your next backyard gathering. Suddenly your mates aren’t just drinking beer; they’re drinking like Norse warriors.

I’d pair it with a hearty ale, stout or mead and a suitably ridiculous Viking toast.

Raise the horn, summon your inner Viking and drink responsibly. Odin probably won’t appreciate you falling off the sofa.

Features

Also includes bottle opener, and a wooden gift box

Box is personalized

Horn holds 17 oz

Engraved design selection

Two taps are better than one—especially when deciding what beer to drink is already the hardest decision of your evening.

The Craft Beer Home Bar Tap Kit is designed to turn a suitable fridge or kegerator setup into a proper dual-tap draft beer station. The stainless-steel beer tower features two taps, while the kit includes a dual-gauge CO₂ regulator, D-system keg coupler and beer drip tray.

The biggest attraction here is obvious: two beers on tap at the same time. Keep your lager on one side and your stout, ale or latest homebrew experiment on the other. Suddenly choosing a drink becomes less of a decision and more of a scientific comparison.

The stainless-steel construction gives the tower a clean, professional appearance, while the included drip tray helps keep the inevitable drips from turning your bar into a sticky disaster.

It’s a particularly useful upgrade for anyone building a home kegerator or converting an existing refrigerator into a draft beer setup.

Because life is too short to choose between two beers. Install both taps, invite some mates over and call it research.

Features

Dual Gauge Regulator

Crafted from premium 304 stainless steel

Solid Beer Drip Tray

Self-Closing Faucet Spring

Why wait for Oktoberfest when you can turn any Tuesday night into a celebration of beer, sausages and questionable singing?

The Oakmont Personalized Oktoberfest Beer Mugs bring a little Bavarian-style atmosphere to your home bar. Their traditional beer mug design makes them a natural choice for serving a cold lager, pilsner or whatever happens to be occupying your fridge at the time.

The personalized touch is what really makes these mugs stand out. Add a name or custom detail and you’ve got something that’s considerably more memorable than another generic beer glass. They’re particularly suited to birthdays, Father’s Day, Oktoberfest celebrations or gifts for the beer lover who already has enough barware to open a small pub.

The classic styling also makes them a fun addition to a man cave or home bar. Fill one with beer, raise it with a suitably enthusiastic “Prost!” and you’ve pretty much created your own Oktoberfest.

Of course, there’s no rule saying these mugs can only be used in October. Personally, I think that’s unnecessarily restrictive.

So grab a cold beer, raise your personalized mug and celebrate like Oktoberfest is happening every weekend. Just don’t blame the mug when the karaoke starts.

Features

Design of your choice

Crafted from durable glass

Beer stein measures 6.5 x 3, holds 16.75 ounces

Why pour yourself one beer when you can give the beer its own little stainless-steel apartment?

This Home Bar 170oz Mini Keg Growler is a clever option for keeping craft beer fresh, carbonated and ready to pour. Made from 304 stainless steel, this pressurized beer growler comes with a CO₂ regulator and self-closing faucet, turning your favorite brew into a miniature draft beer experience at home.

With a 170oz capacity, it’s considerably more exciting than opening a bottle every time you fancy a drink. The pressure system helps maintain carbonation, while the tap means you can pour your beer straight from the keg without creating a kitchen full of empty bottles.

It’s particularly handy for homebrewers who want to enjoy their latest creation on tap, but it can also be useful for storing and serving craft beer. The compact size makes it much easier to manage than a full-size keg setup, which is good news if your home bar isn’t secretly a brewery.

The stainless-steel construction gives it a suitably rugged appearance, too.

Fill it, pressurize it and pour yourself a proper draft beer. Just be warned: once your mates discover you have a mini keg, your house may suddenly become very popular.

Features

Made with food-grade materials

Compatible with beer, wine, soda, juice, and more

Keeps beer fresh for 1–3 months

Easy assembly & maintenance

Conclusion

That’s correct, Christmas is coming, and you need to get sorted. Whether it’s for a friend or family member, there’s plenty of great gifts for craft beer enthusiast. You could even get a little something for yourself as these items are so unusual. 

We’ll add a few more craft beer Christmas gifts should we find any that we consider good enough to include. Good luck with your endeavors to find the perfect gift.