When you think of beer in terms of Valentine’s Day gifts, the words “luxury” or “high end” don’t usually come to mind. But maybe they should! From immersive beer trips to Europe with beer experts to hand blown glass barware, Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to get the high class beer geek in your life something they will love.
Tiffany and Co. Does Beer? They Sure Do!
There’s nothing like seeing that Tiffany blue box being handed to you and although Tiffany and Co. is known for stunning jewels, they are also very well known for their home gifts and barware. The Tiffany bottle opener ($275) designed by Elsa Paretti is gorgeous in sterling silver while their hand blown beer mug ($85) will be sure to impress, especially given how large that blue box is going to be. Tiffany and Co. beer drinkware is usually my go to beer present for weddings as it makes a huge impact sitting on the bride and groom’s gift table.
Hand Blown Beer Glassware From New England
Vermont based Simon Pearce is world renowned for their stunning table lamps, bowls and beautiful holiday decorations but it’s their glassware that is equally as impressive. The Simon Pearce beer tumbler gift set ($245) features three different glassware shapes so you can use proper glass each time depending on the beer style you are drinking. And if you ever find yourself in Vermont, a visit to Simon Pearce’s restaurant in Quechee near the town of White River Junction is a must stop. The fine dining establishment has beautiful waterfall views, delicious cuisine, a curated local beer list and also features a shop and glass blowing studio so you can see the artisans at work.
An Immersive Beer Trip With Beer Experts
To visit the European beer scene is a magical experience. Sure, you can go yourself but why not surprise someone you love with a trip of a lifetime. Two beer experts offer unique tours: Master Cicerone Rich Higgins offers small, bite size, two day trips through Germany or Belgium that immerse you in the beer culture of one particular city from the Belgian pale ales of Antwerp to the smoked lagers of Bamberg.
Beer judge Ron Smith, MBA (Master of Beer Appreciation) offers 10 day trips throughout Germany, Czechia, and Belgium with themes like Oktoberfest or Christmas markets. He also does custom day trips so if you are looking for something specific, Smith can work with you and your budget to make sure you see everything you’d like during your European vacation.
Hype IPA Case Delivered To Your Door
Any case from the favorite brewery of your loved one would be a special gift indeed but if you live in certain states where getting alcohol shipped to your door is available, Brooklyn, NY based Other Half ships cases of their hype hazy IPA direct to your door ($110 for one case/24 cans). Other Half beers are known to be some of the pricier four packs on the market so a full case of their IPAs will sure wow the recipient.
The Perfect Cooler With a Price Tag To Match
Austin, TX based Yeti has a vast array of coolers and have become a status symbol for beer geeks all over the U.S. Since they can be cumbersome and large but are built to last, I recommend the Yeti wheeled cooler ($450) which can hold up to 98 cans and can be easily wheeled through tailgate parking lots, the beach or whatever other adventures you go on.
Cheers this Valentine’s Day and don’t forget to tell the people you love in your life how much they mean to you (perhaps with a pint or two!).
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