Mini Kegerator

Great for people who love to have their beer on tap, mini kegerators will keep mini 5 liter kegs colder and fresher, longer. The Koolatron Kool Beer Cooler is a great option. This ultra-quiet, vibration free and environmentally friendly mini-kegerator will keep beer at 37°F—perfect drinking temperature.

Price: $199.95

Where to buy: Your local Wal-Mart or walmart.com. Click here to find a Wal-Mart location near you.

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Chillsner

For those who like their beer at a perfect chill, there is no better gift than a Chillsner by Corkcicle. This innovative product allows beer drinkers to sip and chill at the same time. Essentially, a Chillsner is a long, narrow metal tube that gets put directly into the neck of a beer bottle, allowing users to continue drinking while using the product. Pick one up today.

Price: Set of 2 for $29.95

Where to buy: Available online at corkcicle.com. Photo: Bill McChesney/Flickr

Wormtown Brewery

Show your Worcester pride with the purchase of a gift from Wormtown Brewery. Beer lovers will be pleased to know that Wormtown uses Massachusetts grown ingredients in every single beer they brew. Choose from a beers like Wintah Ale, their winter seasonal; and Biere de Miel, a Belgian style honey beer. Pair a few favorites with a Wormtown Stein and you’ve got the perfect gift. 

Price: Beer: varies; Stein: $18.00

Where to buy: Wormtown Brewery, 455 Park Ave., Worcester, MA.  

Photo: Michelle Johnstone

Brash

Brash is a Massachusetts brewing company out of Ipswich that is a favorite among craft beer aficionados. They have a great range of traditional and non-traditional styles of beer to choose from. Head to your local liquor store and pick up a pint or two of Hot Fuzz as gifts—and a couple more for yourself, pair with another item on our list and you will be sure to impress.

Price: $5.00-$9.00/pint

Where to buy: Your local liquor store.

Photo: Valentino Colagiovanni

Oxford Companion to Beer

Although it’s not carbonated or hoppy, beer snobs and beer novices alike will be delighted to find this under the tree. The Oxford Companion to Beer, written by Garrett Oliver and Tom Colicchio, is a great bedside read that covers everything beer. Containing over 140 images, this book has more than 1,100 entries covering everything from beer terminology to beer statistics; from the agricultural makeup of a beer to the brewing process and everything in between.

Price: $44.12

Where to buy: Barnes and Noble, Lincoln Plaza, 541 D Lincoln Street, Worcester. 

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Craft Beer Tasting Set

Got a craft beer lover who loves to host get-togethers on your list?  Surprise them with this great Craft Beer Tasting Set from Pier1. The set includes a classic English pub glass, Belgian ale, pilsner, stout/porter, wheat beer and craft brewery glass.

Price: $29.99

Where to buy: Pier1 Imports, 571 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury.

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Floating Cooler

Although summer seems like a distant memory, it will be here again before you know it.  Pick up a floating cooler like Sportsstuff 16 Quart Floating Cooler, found at Dick’s Sporting Goods. This beverage accessory will allow the beer lover on your list to bring their brews out on the lake or right into the pool and still keep them at the perfect temperature. This option even has four cup holders built into the cooler, and a grommet for tying—perfect for days spent tubing down the river.

Price: $44.99

Where to buy: Dick’s Sporting Goods,541E Lincoln Street, Worcester or http://www.sportsstuff.com/.

Photo: Dan Nevill/Flickr

IPA Glass

Each style of beer has a special piece of glassware from which to drink it from; one that unlocks aromas and flavors that other glasses might omit.  Sadly, for IPA ( lovers, no such glass has ever existed. Fortunately, Dogfish Head and Sierra Nevada have teamed up to change that. This special made 19 oz glass will intensify and balance the flavors of hoppy IPAs.  Grab one for the IPA drinker on your list.

Price: $9.00

Where to buy: Click here. 

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Berkshire Brewing Company

Buy local this holiday season and support a Massachusetts micro-brewery.  Berkshire Brewing Company in South Deerfield can satisfy even the pickiest of beer snobs. Head out to the brewery and pick up a pint or two of Cabin Fever Ale, their winter seasonal, a BBC glass and a package of authentic BBC coasters.

Price: Beer: $3.00-$5.00/pint; Glass: $5.00; Coasters: $10.00/package of 50.

Where to buy: Berkshire Brewing Company, 12 Railroad Street, South Deerfield, MA and select package stores.

Photo: Andrew Mager/Flickr

Beer Posters

Got that college kid on your shopping list that you have absolutely NO idea what to buy for? Well, face it. College kids love beer. Cheap beer; draft beer; bottled beer; canned beer. And, the walls of college dorms are pretty boring. There is no better way to dress them up than an ode to their favorite malt beverage. Pop into f.y.e. and browse their selection. If you’re buying for someone with a home bar, beer posters could also be a great option for them. Check out the great variety of vintage, brand specific, and conversation starter beer posters at http://www.beerposters.com/, or this great neon sign from Dogfish Head.

Price: $10.00-$30.00+

Where to buy: f.y.e., 100 Commercial Road, Leominster. http://www.beerposters.com/; http://www.dogfish.com/.

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