Five Star Gift Ideas

For your son who enjoys home brewing, there are plenty of exciting and thoughtful gift options you can consider to support his hobby and enhance his brewing experience. Here are a few ideas:

1. Home Brewing Kit: Consider getting him a comprehensive home brewing kit that includes all the necessary equipment and ingredients for him to make his own beer. Look for kits that offer a variety of beer styles and flavors, allowing him to experiment and try out different recipes.

2. Brewing Recipe Book: Help him expand his brewing knowledge and skills by gifting him a book filled with brewing recipes and techniques. Look for a book that covers a wide range of beer styles and provides detailed instructions and tips.

3. Brewery Tour or Tasting Experience: Treat him to a brewery tour or a beer tasting experience. Many breweries offer guided tours where he can learn about the brewing process firsthand and even sample different types of beer. This will not only be a fun day out but also provide inspiration and insights into professional brewing.

4. Unique Ingredients: Surprise him with a variety of unique brewing ingredients, such as specialty malts, hops, or yeast strains. These ingredients can help him experiment with different flavors, styles, and brewing techniques, as well as encouraging his creativity in designing his own recipes.

5. Personalized Brewing Accessories: Consider personalized accessories that will make his brewing experience more enjoyable and efficient. Ideas include engraved glassware, custom brewing labels, a personalized brewing apron, or a unique tap handle with his initials or a design that represents his brewing style.

6. Subscription to a Beer Club: Enroll him in a beer club subscription, allowing him to receive a selection of curated craft beers each month. This will not only introduce him to new and exciting brews but also expand his knowledge and palate.

7. Brewing Classes or Workshops: If he's looking to take his brewing skills to the next level, gift him a brewing class or workshop. Many local breweries or brewing supply stores offer classes that cover advanced brewing techniques, recipe development, or specific beer styles. This will give him the opportunity to learn from professionals and connect with other home brewers.

8. DIY upgrade or accessory: Consider gifting him a specific brewing accessory or an upgrade for his brewing setup. It could be a temperature-controlled fermentation chamber, a brewing kettle with built-in thermometer, a digital refractometer for measuring specific gravity, or a kegerator for storing and dispensing his homebrews.

Remember, the best gift for your son will be something that aligns with his interests and passions while also supporting his growth and enjoyment in the world of DIY home brewing.

Or you can get him a star map with an important date you share.

Madeline Moran Weiler says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“The map was absolutely beautiful! My grandson was thrilled with it (it was a Christmas gift) and has already asked me if I would consider getting another one for him as a graduation gift in a couple of years.”