Top Beers to Give as Gifts

Just like you’d give a bottle of wine to someone as a gift, beer can be perfect for someone who likes unique and craft brews. Since the right beer as a gift will most likely be saved for a special occasion, you’ll likely want to skip the hoppy beers and IPAs when searching for creative and tasty ideas. Here are a few helpful suggestions from Joe Canal’s to help make your gift extra special.

Cascade Ale

Cascade has been around since 2006 and offers one of the most delicious sours in the country. The company uses fresh fruits and an array of innovative ingredients to craft delicious beers with a pronounced tart flavor. A sour makes the perfect beer gift since it will keep longer than dry-hopped IPAs that will spoil in a few weeks. This means you can present the eye-catching can or bottle to the recipient, and then they can save it to open it whenever they prefer. Sours tend to be a little pricier, so it makes the ideal gift for a beer enthusiast with a modern sense of style.

Brouwerij St Bernardus - St. Bernardus Abt 12

This quadruple-style beer from the St. Bernardus brewery still follows the same recipe as it did when it originated in 1946. The Belgian beer has been brewed in monasteries for decades, and it has a near-perfect 99 out of 100 rating from Beer Advocate. It features a tawny color, high alcohol level, and notes of fruit and maple, while the head is impressive with good texture. The 750 ml bottles and high alcohol content make this a beer to share rather than a session ale. This beer is available by the bottle or the case. When opting for a case, that means you can gift multiple bottles to several friends, and best of all, you can keep a few bottles for your own collection.

Chimay Grand Reserve

This beer has been aged in an oak cask and triple-fermented to create an unforgettable flavor. This gourmet-style beer has a well-rounded and woody taste, and it's on the more cost-effective end of beer gifts. The appealing blue box the beer comes in will make the presentation of your gift even more appealing. This Belgian ale is perfect for toasting to special occasions with your friends. Of course, the gift recipient can save the blue box of ale for a celebration of their choosing or to enjoy at their next backyard party or casual dinner.

Give the Gift of Beer from Joe Canal's

Some unique beers make wonderful presents regardless of the occasion. This is especially true when you give to the beer lovers in your life. If you're thinking of bringing quality beer to your next get-together for the host or guest of honor, check out the craft beef selection at Joe Canal's. Our selection of brews is available for pickup and local delivery if you live in the Lawrenceville New Jersey. Contact us today for help finding the best beer gift to present to your friends and loved ones.