Five Star Gift Ideas

For your son who enjoys home brewing, there are plenty of thoughtful and personal gift ideas that would enhance his brewing experience. Here are a few options to consider:

1. Home Brewing Starter Kit: If your son doesn't have a complete brewing setup, a quality home brewing starter kit would be an excellent gift. Look for a kit that includes all the essential equipment like a fermenter, airlock, thermometer, hydrometer, and sanitizer. This will provide him with everything he needs to brew his favorite beverages at home.

2. Brewing Recipe Books: Inspire your son's creativity and expand his brewing repertoire with a collection of brewing recipe books. Choose books that offer a variety of recipes and techniques for beer, kombucha, and wine making. This will help him explore new flavors and experiment with different styles.

3. Brew Your Own Subscription: Consider gifting your son a subscription to a brewing magazine such as Brew Your Own. This magazine provides expert tips, recipes, and valuable insights into the world of home brewing. It will keep him informed about the latest trends in brewing and provide inspiration for his own creations.

4. Specialty Ingredients: Surprise your son with specialty ingredients that he may not typically use in his brewing. For beer brewing, you can gift him unique hops varieties, specialty malts, or yeast strains. For kombucha brewing, consider flavorful and exotic tea blends or fruit extracts. And for wine making, look for grape juice concentrates from different regions.

5. Quality Brewing Equipment: Upgrade your son's brewing equipment with high-quality items that he may not already have. For instance, you can gift him a digital temperature controller to ensure precise fermentation temperatures or a refractometer for quick and accurate gravity readings. These tools can enhance the quality and consistency of his brews.

6. Personalized Brewing Labels: Help your son add a personal touch to his creations with custom brewing labels. You can order labels with his name, a logo, or even a humorous message that he can affix to his bottles. This will make his brews feel more official and professional.

7. Brewery Tours or Classes: If your son has a favorite local brewery or has expressed interest in visiting a specific beer, kombucha, or winemaking facility, consider gifting him a brewery tour or a brewing class experience. This will not only be a fun and educational day out but also give him a chance to meet other home brewers and industry professionals.

Remember that the best gift is one that shows you understand and appreciate your son's passion for home brewing. By choosing a gift that aligns with his interests, you'll be providing him with tools and experiences to continue pursuing his brewing hobby with joy and enthusiasm.

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.”