The best beer gifts make present-buying easy for a whole host of people. You see, when you’re racking your brains to try and think of presents for friends or family, alcohol gifts always seem to float around near the top of the list. The chances are the person in question will happily receive a bottle of something nice, whether it be a good bottle of single malt whiskey or a wine hamper.
Plenty more of us enjoy a refreshing pint from time to time and these days, beer isn’t just beer - there are so many options. Perhaps your pal is a stout fanatic and loves rich, chocolatey porters. Or maybe they lean towards light, hoppy, refreshing craft lagers. Either way, there’s plenty of choice for all of that and everything in between, and the UK is packed full of old and new-age craft breweries making great beer gift sets.
The key to accessing the great brewing talent across the country is, of course, the internet. There are some cracking beer retailers out there, and if you’re looking for something to delight a beer lover, many of them do excellent craft beer gifts and curated hampers that include award-winning cans from across the nation. You’ll also find more unusual beer gifts knocking around if you’re after a stocking filler, a secret santa gift for a colleague or something for Dad in the run up to Father's Day. Turns out, beer gift sets are rather varied: offering more than just a crate of your favourite tipple - although that's still a great option too.
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Whether you're looking for quality craft beer gifts and hampers for your friends and family, or just wanting to treat yourself to some frosty cold beverages, crack open a brew and get browsing. These are some of the best beer gifts on offer right now.
The Cornish Ale Hamper
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What: Celebrating Cornwall’s finest beers, The Cornish Ale Hamper features six award-winning ales: Betty Stogs, Doom Bar, Tribute, Porthleven, Hicks Special Draught, and Proper Job. Each ale is brewed with locally sourced ingredients for authentic flavour. This beer gift hamper includes free UK next-day delivery, a personalised gift card, making it a perfect, thoughtful gift for any ale lover keen to explore the best of the south west.
How much: £25
Buy now: The Cornish Ale Hamper
Brew Muse Beer Stones
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What: Nothing quite beats the experience of a good draft beer, but beer stones can provide a draft-quality pour in the comfort of your home. Handcrafted from soapstone, they release continuous carbonation bubbles, creating and maintaining a fluffy, lacey head, while enhancing flavour and aroma. It smooths acidity, keeps beer cooler longer, and reduces gas intake for a more enjoyable drink, making a unique, thoughtful gift for anyone who appreciates the perfect pint at home.
How much: From £14
Buy now: Brew Muse Beer Stones
Vocation IPA Gift Set
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What: Hops lovers will be chuffed with this one. Not only do you get a set of 5 different brews straight from the Vocation brewery, but there’s also a nifty 440ml glass included. This version is IPA-focused, featuring the popular Life & Death IPA, the Love & Hate New England IPA, and the Toucan Tropic double dry-hopped IPA. There are also a few alternatives that include beer-themed socks as part of the present.
How much: £26 for IPA Gift Set
Buy now: Vocation IPA Gift Set
BrewDog Summer Mixed Pack
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What: BrewDog understands that it doesn't get much better than sitting back in the sun, a freshly-chilled brew in hand, as you soak up those rays. This mixed pack, designed with summer in mind (but pretty delightful all year round), offers the brewery's favourite 'Headliner' beers including the classic Punk IPA and Hazy Jane. Available in crates of 10-40 beers, you can really get the fridge stocked with this one.
How much: From £13.99
Buy now: BrewDog Summer Mixed Pack
Siren Flagship Beer Gift Box
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What: This award-winning Berkshire brewery makes a huge range of excellent beers, so if you’re looking for a cheap and cheerful gift for a beer-drinking pal, this £15 flagship gift box is perfect. It comes with five of Siren’s most popular flagship beers, as well as a handsome patterned glass for the collection.
How much: £15
Buy now: Siren Flagship Beer Gift Box
Cutter and Squidge Craft Beer and Snack Hamper
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What: Cutter and Squidge may be best known for their brownie and cake delivery boxes, but they also offer these indulgent beer and snack hampers, which is a rather spectacular combination in our opinion. Think tasty snacks like cacio e pepe cookie bites, smoked tomato chutney, to be enjoyed with a craft Helles lager a box of four mixed chunky cookies to match a can of Stout Brummie.
How much: £34.99
Buy now: Craft Beer and Snack Hamper
Braybrooke Build Your Own Case
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What: Even with the very best beer gifts, there’s always a risk that what’s inside might not be to the recipient’s taste. But if you know their likes inside and out, that’s never a problem with Braybrooke’s build your own beer gift set. Just head to the site to fill a crate with 12 or 24 of their best bottles, including the citrusy pilsner and a gently smoked Helles lager. Keep an eye out for discounts, and consider adding an optional embossed tankard.
How much: From £34
Buy now: Braybrooke Build Your Own Case
PerfectDraft Camden Hells Starter Bundle
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What: Tired of collecting bottles or cans? Start pouring your own pints at home with this PerfectDraft Machine. Arguably, the ultimate present for beer lovers, this bundle comes with a 6L keg of Camden Hells and two Camden pint glasses, but there are other bundles available if you’d prefer a different pour. After the starter keg is done, they can treat themselves to Vocation pale ales to Leffe Blonde, Corona, and San Miguel. This is a beer gift that keeps on giving.
How much: £149
Buy now: PerfectDraft Camden Hells Starter Bundle
Renegade Brewery Beer Tour & Tasting
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What: Gifts for beer lovers come in a whole host of forms, but Renegade Brewery is providing a hands-on experience with this beer masterclass. Experts’ll guide you through the ins and outs of the beer-making process with an on-site brewery tour, followed by a beer tasting in the Tap Room. Why not book two vouchers and convince them to take you along? Sharing is caring, after all.
How much: From £55
Buy now: Renegade Brewery Beer Tour & Tasting
Korev Case
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What: The perfect all-rounder beer, Korev hails from Cornwall. Made with Cornish-grown barley, it's a Helles-style lager with a pale gold colour and wonderfully crisp taste. This pack of 12 x 500ml bottles is the perfect gift (trust us, the recipient will see them off quickly). Korev is brewed by St Austell Brewery, which was founded in 1851 and has won numerous awards for its various beers and ales.
How much: £25.50
Buy now: Korev Case
FodaBox Craft Beer Tasting Box
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What: This makes a lovely little beer gift if you’re looking for something a bit smaller - six great craft beers from indie breweries across the UK, such as Hammerton Brewery’s extra pale ale, Toast Session IPA, and Fourpure lager. Each one is selected based on its exceptional artisanal quality, and if you’re looking for a beer gift with snacks, Fodabox has that covered too, with an XL luxury beer and snack hamper. Oh, and it all comes wrapped up in a signature eco-friendly gift box.
How much: £23 for the tasting box; £87 for the beer and snack experience box
Buy now: FodaBox Craft Beer Tasting Box; FodaBox Craft Beer & Snack Experience Box
Brewser Mixed Discovery Box
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What: Experts in indie craft beers, Brewser offer a pretty solid monthly subscription. But, if you just want a stocking filler or birthday gift, then you can head to the pros for a one-off purchase and grab a Discovery Box that highlights a specific independent brewery with eight large cans of the freshest beer. It’ll travel direct from the brewery cold store to you or the recipient’s doorstep, so there’s no extra beer miles and no delivery charge!
How much: £29
Buy now: Brewser Mixed Discovery Box
Beavertown Core Craft Beer Bumper Bundle
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What: If you know a Beavertown lover, then this bumper bundle is sure to go down a treat. This box contains 20 cans, spanning seven of Beavertown’s favourite brews, alongside one of the psychedelic pint or tumbler glasses for the complete experience. Expect to see the likes of Neck Oil session IPA, Gamma Ray American pale ale, and Lunar Haze hazy IPA, along with the Bones lager and an alcohol-free IPA.
How much: £40
Buy now: Beavertown Bumper Bundle
It's not just beer-related things that make great gifts, take a look at the UK's best food and drink subscriptions and explore the best cheap Champagnes on offer for a more gift inspiration. That being said, do you know what's better than just beer? Beer and food! Check out our definitive list of the best gastropubs in London, broken down into each area of London.