Five Star Gift Ideas

For your mom's birthday, why not choose a gift that complements her passion for home brewing cider? Here are a few thoughtful gift ideas that she is sure to appreciate:

1. Cider Making Kit: Enhance your mom's cider brewing experience with a comprehensive cider making kit. Look for a high-quality kit that includes all the necessary equipment, like fermentation vessels, airlocks, siphoning tools, and a hydrometer. Additionally, consider finding a kit that comes with ingredients for making her favorite cider flavors, or one that allows her to experiment with different fruit combinations.

2. Recipe Book: Help your mom expand her cider brewing repertoire by gifting her a cider recipe book. Look for titles that provide a wide range of cider recipes, including traditional and experimental flavors. A book with detailed instructions and insights into the cider-making process will further enhance her skills and inspire her to try new flavors and techniques.

3. Glassware Set: Drinking cider is an experience that can be elevated by having the perfect glassware. Consider gifting your mom a set of cider-specific glasses, such as traditional pint glasses or tulip-shaped glasses designed to enhance the aroma and flavor profiles of different ciders. You could even find glasses that have her initials or a cider-related design etched onto them for a personalized touch.

4. Fruit Press: If your mom enjoys the hands-on aspect of cider making, a fruit press can be an excellent gift. With a fruit press, she can extract juice from her favorite fruits, such as apples, pears, or berries, to use as a base for her cider. Look for a sturdy and easy-to-use press that can handle different fruit varieties and sizes.

5. Cider Tasting Experience: Treat your mom to a memorable cider tasting experience. Look for local cideries that offer guided tours and tastings, where she can explore a variety of ciders and learn about the craft of cider making. Alternatively, you could organize a private cider tasting at home, inviting friends and family to share their favorite ciders and engage in lively discussions about flavors and techniques.

6. Cider Subscription Box: Consider purchasing a subscription to a cider delivery service for your mom. With this gift, she can explore different ciders from around the world without leaving home. Many subscription boxes offer a curated selection of craft ciders, including seasonal and limited edition varieties. You could choose a monthly or quarterly subscription, depending on your mom's preferences.

Remember, the most meaningful gifts are often the ones that show you've put thought into your mom's interests and hobbies. By selecting a gift that aligns with her love for home brewing cider, you are not only providing her with something she will enjoy but also nurturing her passion and creativity.

Or you can get her a star map with the date when she was born.

Alice Dickinson says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“I made a map for my mums birthday and she absolutely loved it. Definitely buying another one soon, probably for another family member or friend”