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Great gift ideas for beer geeks

There are some people that are impossible to buy presents for this time of year.  However, there is one group that is a snap to shop for; beer lovers.  Take it from this beer nerd, beer and beer related gifts are always appreciated.  Here are some can’t miss gifts, and best of all you don’t even have to leave the house to order any of these!

1.      Christmas Beer by Don Russel- Brings both Christmas and beer together.  Easy, no brainer, slam dunk, and it features a number of Northwest beers.  It's not very expensive, so you might want to buy one of the beers featured inside to go with.  Available at any online book seller, like www.amazon.com.

2.      Beer Hammer bottle opener- Both practical and kind of amusing.  Perfect for the guy who’s beer fridge is in the garage.  Available at www.personalizationmall.com

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3.      Personalized Beer Stein- For this one you will have to act fast to get it in the mail before Christmas, but who doesn’t want their own stein? Can be purchased at www.simply-sublime.com

4.      Beer gift basket-This is an idea whose time is long overdue.  Great craft beer paired with beer snacks like pistachios, pretzels, and cheese biscuits.  Available at www.beergifts.com.

5.      Brown leather beer holster- Alright, this one is kind of goofy, but if you have a beer loving friend that likes to work in the yard, they might get some use out of this.  It’s exactly what it sounds like, a leather holster that straps to your belt and holds a 12oz. bottle of beer.  Hopefully the recipient of this won’t nail their thumb to the porch, but it’s not your job to teach moderation around sharp objects.  Order this at www.greatgiftsformen.com .

Here are few suggestions to bring some holiday cheer to the beer nut in your life, so you can cross them off your list, and enjoy one of Seattle’s many great winter beers out right now.

, Seattle Beer Pairing Examiner

Tim Nichols has worked in the Seattle beer scene for the last 12 years. He has worked for a major local brewery, as well as some local Alehouses. He currently works at the Old Town Alehouse, teaches beer appreciation classes at several local community colleges and private events. He is also an...

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