Need a last minute gift for dad? How about something beer related? Sure, you can buy him a six-pack at the store but if you want to get more creative, here are some ideas…
- Gift baskets like the “Drinky Stinky Cigars & Brews” or the “Golf & Beer Gift Basket” or the perfectly named “Arrogant Bastard Beer Gift”
- A membership in the Beer of the Month Club. You can customize this from 2-12 months. 12 microbrews arrive each month. This is the gift that keeps on giving.
- If your dad is the DIY type, how about an entry-level homebrewing kit?
- If dad’s a “foodie” then he may enjoy Garrett Oliver’s The Brewmaster’s Table : Discovering the Pleasures of Real Beer with Real Food
- If dad’s a history buff, I recommend Maureen Ogle’s Ambitious Brew: The Story of American Beer
- If dad is into lists, 300 Beers to Try Before You Die! by Roger Protz
- For the craft beer fanatic, how about a subscription to BeerAdvocate Magazine?
- Even macho men may appreciate Dogfish Head Shampoo Bar or Dogfish Head Lip Balm Festina Peche
- While I have no affiliation with any of the above, I can’t help but recommend the newly released Beer Wars DVD.
And feel free to suggest your own. Just add a comment.
Tags: Dogfish Head, DVD, father's day, gift

Instead of Mr.Beer get a real homebrew kit, one that will make decent beer. Visit norhtern brewer online or your local homebrew shop.
I wholeheartedly agree with BOB. There are homebrew shops everywhere, and if there isn’t one in your town, most of them ship. The perpetuation of the Mr. Beer fiasco must end! Go to Northern Brew, Midwest Supplies, More Beer, or any other shop and they will have a real kit already put together for you.