Gallery: 10 Crafty Gifts for the Beerologist on Your List
01Stein of Science
Barley Literati, hopheads, grog artists, ale addicts -- they have many names and preferences, but there's one thing every beer geek will agree on: Drinking beer is good. Give these beeroisseurs a tool or means to better enjoy their favorite brew, and you've won a friend for life. *Above:* Steins of Science ----------------- Part high-performance drinking instrument, part work of art, the [Steins of Science](http://shop.funraniumlabs.com/steins/) ($230-$515) will be a welcome addition to any beer lover's drinking arsenal. Phil Broughton, a UC Berkeley radiation specialist, built the first one out of a [Dewar flask](http://www.funraniumlabs.com/2010/02/what-are-dewars) while on furlough. Now he sells a variety of these lab-grade drinking vessels on his [Funranium site](http://shop.funraniumlabs.com/). If you have someone on your list who demands cold brew, this is truly a life-altering gift. *Photo: Ariel Zambelich/WIRED*
02Hydro Flask Insulated Growler
Hydro Flask Insulated Beer Growler ---------------------------------- Growlers are ideal for transporting your liquid heaven from one place to another. But the glass and porcelain they're typically fashioned from isn't so good at keeping your brew fresh and in optimally drinkable form. This handsome, [64-ounce container](http://www.hydroflask.com/products/hydro-flask-insulated-water-bottle-and-beer-growler-64oz) ($50) from Hydro Flask is double-walled and designed to keep whatever beer you pour into it cold and carbonated for up to 24 hours. *Image: Hydro Flask*
03TapIt Cap
TapIt Cap --------- Want to prolong the life of your beer even more? The [TapIt Cap](http://tapitcap.com/) ($45) will turn a standard glass growler into a mini (mini) keg. A built-in carbon dioxide tank ensures a nice draft-like foam and helps keep your beer fresher for longer. Worried about accidental explosions? Don't be. A built-in valve makes sure the pressure inside your glass growler never rises above 9 PSI. *Image: TapIt Cap*
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Spiegelau Craft Beer Tasting Kit Glasses ---------------------------------------- Technically, you don't *need* a special glass to enjoy craft beer. But a properly-shaped vessel can help bring out the unique characteristics of certain brew varieties. Spiegelau's [Craft Beer Tasting Kit](http://www.riedelusa.net/tasting-kit-craft-beer-glasses.html/) ($43) contains four glasses -- an 11-2/3-ounce Pilsner, a 19-ounce IPA, a 17-ounce Wheat, and a 17-ounce Lager. Each is specifically designed to enhance both your beer and your pretentiousness. *Image: Spiegelau*
05The Oxford Companion to Beer
The Oxford Companion to Beer ---------------------------- Even serious beer geeks have gaps in knowledge. Solve that problem with this 960-page Beer Bible. [*The Oxford Companion to Beer*](http://www.amazon.com/Oxford-Companion-Beer-Garrett-Oliver/dp/0195367138) contains everything you could ever want to know about beer, from its chemical makeup to its social and cultural history, all written by the world's foremost experts. For anyone devoted to the study of beer and beer-making, this book is a must. *Image: Oxford University Press*
06Dropcatch Bottle Opener
Dropcatch Bottle Opener ----------------------- Take your standard wall-mounted bottle opener, add magnets, and you have the ingenious [Dropcatch](http://dropandcatch.com/) ($60-70). Handcrafted in the U.S., this bottle opener uses an embedded magnet with 60 pounds of pull force (upgradeable to 100 pounds) to draw up to 52 bottle caps to its beautifully-finished walnut surface. *Image: Dropandcatch.com*
07Bitter Brew: The Rise and Fall of Anheuser-Busch and America's Kings of Beer
Bitter Brew: The Rise and Fall of Anheuser-Busch and America's Kings of Beer ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- For 150 years, the Busch Dynasty dominated the American beer landscape. Then it all fell apart. Actually, reading William Knoedelseder's [*Bitter Brew*](http://www.amazon.com/Bitter-Brew-Anheuser-Busch-Americas-Kings/dp/0062009265), you realize things had been falling apart for quite some time. The book chronicles the rise and fall of this deeply dysfunctional family with tales of backstabbing, drug use, womanizing, suicide, and even murder. Warning: Set aside some time, because once you start this book, you won't be able to put it down. *Image: HarperCollins Books*
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Breweries of the United States ------------------------------ So many beers, so little time. This [detailed map](http://popchartlab.com/products/breweries-of-the-united-states) of over 1,000 craft and micro breweries in the U.S. provides a visual reminder of just how many great beers you probably haven't tried. Use the 39 x 27-inch poster to plan out a cross-country, beer-drinking adventure, or simply as motivation to branch out from those West Coast-style IPAs you've become addicted to. Note that framed prints will require an additional 3-4 business days of processing time. *Image: Pop Chart Lab*
Seth Anderson09The Piaget Beer Gauge
The Piaget Beer Gauge --------------------- If you care about beer, you care about correct pours. Your quest to get all 16 of those ounces, however, can be thwarted by more than just sloppy bartenders. In the U.S., the very design of the standard pint glass causes an alarming amount of confusion and mis-pours. Arming your beer lover with [a Piaget Beer Gauge](http://thebeergauge.com/Home_Page.html) will ensure that he or she gets a full pint of beer, not just beer in a pint glass. *Image: [Seth Anderson](http://www.flickr.com/photos/swanksalot/4683159679/)/Flickr*
10Beer Savers
Beer Savers ----------- After months of anticipation, you've just cracked open that [Black Butte XXV 25th Birthday Reserve](http://www.deschutesbrewery.com/brew/black-butte-xxv) and are preparing for boozy, barrel-aged afternoon (with hints of dates, figs, and chocolate). Then you remember you promised to share the bottle with your beer-loving significant other. Whoops. If you have drawer full of [Beer Savers](http://www.beersavers.com/) ($25 for a 54-pack), it's as simple as popping one of these multi-colored caps on top of the half-empty bottle and claiming you were drunk. No harm, no foul. *Image: Beer Savers*
