Five Star Gift Ideas

For your son who enjoys home distilling and brewing, here are a few meaningful and personal gift ideas that are sure to be appreciated:

1. Home Brewing Starter Kit: Explore options for a high-quality home brewing starter kit that includes all the essential equipment, ingredients, and instructions for making beer or any other preferred alcoholic beverages. This gift will allow your son to expand his brewing skills and experiment with different flavors at home.

2. Brewing Recipe Book: Consider gifting him a recipe book tailored specifically for home brewers. Look for one that covers a wide range of brewing techniques, recipes for different types of beverages, and provides guidance for creating unique flavors. This will inspire him to try new recipes and challenge his skills in creating delicious brews.

3. Distilling Essential Oils Kit: If your son is interested in expanding his distilling hobby beyond alcoholic beverages, consider a distilling essential oils kit. This gift will allow him to explore the world of aromatic herbs and botanicals, encouraging him to create his own fragrances and experiment with making natural products like bath oils, perfumes, or scented candles.

4. Personalized Brewing Labels: Help your son add a personal touch to his brewed creations by gifting him a set of personalized brewing labels. This will allow him to label his bottles with his own logo, artwork, or a custom message, giving his homebrews a professional and personalized look.

5. Brewery Tour or Tasting Experience: Treat your son to a brewery tour or a tasting experience at a local craft brewery. This will give him the opportunity to discover new techniques, learn from professionals, and gain inspiration for his own brewing endeavors. Additionally, it will be a memorable and educational experience that he can enjoy with friends or family.

6. Brewing Classes or Workshops: Consider enrolling your son in a brewing class or workshop where he can refine his skills and learn advanced techniques from expert brewers. This interactive and hands-on experience will provide him with valuable knowledge and allow him to connect with other passionate homebrewers.

7. Customized Brewing Equipment: If your son has been eyeing a specific brewing equipment upgrade, consider gifting him with a customized or upgraded piece. Whether it's a temperature-controlled fermentation chamber, a personalized brewing kettle, or a custom-designed mash tun, this gift will demonstrate your support for his hobby and help him take his brewing to the next level.

Remember, the most important aspect of a meaningful gift is to demonstrate that you not only recognize your son's passion but also encourage and support his interests. By choosing a gift that aligns with his love for home distilling and brewing, you will surely make his Christmas extra special.

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.”