Father's Day Beer Gift Ideas

Toast Dad and everything he's done for you with a beer-inspired gift. Don't know where to begin? You'll be able to brew up something special this coming Father's Day with these top tips for finding great gifts for dads who love beer

Of course the easiest way to indulge Dad's love of beer is with a selection of his favorite bottles. That doesn't mean you need to simply package up a six-pack, there are many sophisticated ways you can gift a few brews for a Father's Day treat. Why not try a beer-of-the-month club? With so many online clubs to choose from, just make sure you pick the perfect fit for the beer lover in your life. Whether that's a service that sends popular international beers, or one that favors smaller craft breweries, the choice is yours. Some clubs even include a newsletter so Dad will be able to expand his beer knowledge as he sips away.

Looking for something simpler? A one-off gift basket of beer can be equally as enjoyable, as is a gift certificate to a favorite brewpub or restaurant. For a fun day out, accompany him to a microbrewery and order up samplers. Or, if it's possible, gift him a tour of his favorite brewery. From the Budweiser brewery in St Louis Missouri, complete with its Clydesdale stables, to the Coor's brewery in picturesque Golden Colorado, you can see how America's most popular beers are made. At a local level, small craft brewers often offer brewery tours and tastings. Simply visit the National Brewer's Association website and you'll find helpful links to events, beer news and happenings all across the country.

Alternatively, if Dad's more of a hands-on kind of guy, get him a home brewing kit. For the beginner brewer, starter kits make it easy and fun to bring the brewing action into the home. Complete with ingredients, instructions and equipment, Dad can become a brew master in no time. And, for a fun Father's Day activity why not apron up and join in on the beer-making fun?

For an exclusive beer accessory gift, get searching on EBay or other auction sites for a unique, vintage piece of beer memorabilia. Whether it's a cool and collectable advertisement poster you can get framed for Dad's bar, or a one-of-a-kind beer opener, a gift that's loaded with nostalgia is a surefire hit. Or, perhaps Dad's collection of tired glasses needs bringing into the 21^st century. Visit a gift website like RedEnvelope.com and you'll find many classy options for updating his glassware. How about adding a customized etched name or monogram to add a personal touch? There's really no better way to say 'cheers' to Dad.