{"id":2020,"date":"2009-11-30T22:19:15","date_gmt":"2009-12-01T02:19:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.2beerguys.com\/blog\/?p=2020"},"modified":"2009-11-30T22:19:15","modified_gmt":"2009-12-01T02:19:15","slug":"top-10-gift-ideas-to-purchase-for-a-beer-lover-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/2beerguys.com\/blog\/2009\/11\/30\/top-10-gift-ideas-to-purchase-for-a-beer-lover-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Gift ideas to purchase for a Beer Lover (part 1)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As Cyber Monday is almost over, let the real holiday shopping begin.\u00c2\u00a0 With 24 shopping days left until Christmas,\u00c2\u00a0 here are some ideas for that hard to shop for beer fan:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.2beerguys.com\/images\/forblog\/brewopoly01.jpg\" alt=\"Brew-opoly board game\" hspace=\"10\" vspace=\"10\" align=\"right\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>10 )<\/strong><strong> BREW-OPOLY <\/strong>&#8211; Everyone&#8217;s played Monopoly, but have YOU played BREW-OPOLY? It&#8217;s beer game for the whole family!!<\/p>\n<p>Play along with your favorite breweries, such as <strong>Rogue Brewery<\/strong> in Oregon, <strong>Brooklyn Brewery<\/strong> and<strong> Middle Ages Brewing<\/strong> in New York, <strong>New Belgium Brewing Company<\/strong> in Colorado, and many many more&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>You will blow away your friends when they see this one!\u00c2\u00a0 Makes such a great gift!\u00c2\u00a0 A Game For People Who Like To Drink Beer!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost: <\/strong>Approx $25.00<\/p>\n<p><em>(The <strong>Ale Street News<\/strong> currently has this product for sale on their website.\u00c2\u00a0 Please <a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.alestreetonline.com\/component\/page,shop.product_details\/flypage,shop.flypage\/product_id,53\/category_id,9\/manufacturer_id,0\/option,com_virtuemart\/Itemid,46\/');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.alestreetonline.com\/component\/page,shop.product_details\/flypage,shop.flypage\/product_id,53\/category_id,9\/manufacturer_id,0\/option,com_virtuemart\/Itemid,46\/\">click here<\/a>; if you would like to purchase Brewopoly.) <\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>9 ) Beer of the Month Club<\/strong><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.2beerguys.com\/images\/forblog\/beer_mug.jpg\" alt=\"Frosty Beer Glass\" hspace=\"10\" vspace=\"10\" width=\"196\" height=\"98\" align=\"left\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Do you know a friend that loves beer?  Do they ever have a hard time picking out a new beer to try?  If so, a Beer of the Month Club membership might be the best gift ever.<\/p>\n<p>Get the gift for a boyfriend, finance, husband, uncle or someone random for the office party gift swap.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost: <\/strong>Typically ranges about $33-$35 dollars a month.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Places to order:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.microbeerclub.com');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.microbeerclub.com\">Micro Beer Club<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.amazingbeerclub.com\/');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.amazingbeerclub.com\/\">Amazing Beer Club<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.beermonthclub.com');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.beermonthclub.com\">The Microbrewed beer of the month club<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A beer of the month club will send twelve bottes of beer every month.\u00c2\u00a0  Most clubs will send 4 different beers from different microbreweries all across the country.\u00c2\u00a0 If craft beers are someone new, this is the best gift for you!!<\/p>\n<p><em>(I&#8217;ve received the gift of the Beer of the month and fully enjoyed it!!)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>8 ) Beer Magazine Subscription: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Stay up to date with the latest beer news by subscribing to a beer magazine.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 There are many different magazines that you can subscribe to.\u00c2\u00a0 Check them out below and see which one works for you.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.2beerguys.com\/images\/forblog\/ba_mag_cover_34.gif\" alt=\"Beer Advocate Magazine\" hspace=\"10\" vspace=\"10\" width=\"92\" height=\"117\" align=\"left\" \/><br \/>\n<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/beeradvocate.com\/store');\"  href=\"http:\/\/beeradvocate.com\/store\">Beer Advocate Magazine<\/a> &#8211; 12 issues per year, normally costs about 48 dollars.  Subscribe today for $29.99.<\/p>\n<p>BeerAdvocate magazine is the only monthly beer magazine of its kind that&#8217;s dedicated to beer! Join us each month as we advocate beer through a our unique exploration of beer style, culture, and respect.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.2beerguys.com\/images\/forblog\/draft_mag_cover19.jpg\" alt=\"Draft Magazine\" hspace=\"10\" vspace=\"10\" width=\"89\" height=\"118\" align=\"right\" \/><br \/>\n<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/draftmag.com\/');\"  href=\"http:\/\/draftmag.com\/\">Draft Magazine<\/a> &#8211; 6 issues per year, costs about $20 per year.<\/p>\n<p>America&#8217;s Favorite Beer Magazine containing beer news, food and beer parings, and information about your favorite beverage.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.2beerguys.com\/images\/forblog\/ale_street_news_mag.jpg\" alt=\"Ale Street News\" hspace=\"10\" vspace=\"10\" width=\"106\" height=\"132\" align=\"left\" \/><br \/>\n<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.alestreetnews.com\/');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.alestreetnews.com\/\">Ale Street News<\/a> &#8211; 6 issues per year, costs about $20 per year.<\/p>\n<p>Starting in 1992, Ale Street News is the most widely circulated beer newspaper in America.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.2beerguys.com\/images\/forblog\/yankee_brew_news_cover.jpg\" alt=\"Yankee Brewing News\" hspace=\"10\" vspace=\"10\" width=\"108\" height=\"138\" align=\"right\" \/><br \/>\n<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.brewingnews.com');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.brewingnews.com\">Yankee Brew New<\/a> &#8211; 6 issues per year, costs about $20 per year. Seven different local magazines to choose from.  Subscribe to 1 region or to all.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.2beerguys.com\/images\/forblog\/all_about_beer_mag.jpg\" alt=\"All About Beer Magazine\" hspace=\"10\" vspace=\"10\" width=\"89\" height=\"117\" align=\"left\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.allaboutbeer.com\/');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.allaboutbeer.com\/\">All About Beer Magazine<\/a> &#8211; 6 issues per year, costs about $20 per year (US residents).<br \/>\nFor over a quarter of a century, All About Beer Magazine has been the leading voice for beer enjoyment and appreciation. The articles and reviews have introduced thousands of beer lovers to the wide range of beer profiles and brands.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.2beerguys.com\/images\/forblog\/beer-connoisseur-cover_0.jpg\" alt=\"Beer Connoisseur Magazine\" hspace=\"10\" vspace=\"10\" width=\"83\" height=\"106\" align=\"right\" \/><br \/>\n<a onclick=\"javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('\/outgoing\/www.beerconnoisseur.com\/');\"  href=\"http:\/\/www.beerconnoisseur.com\/\">Beer Connoisseur Magazine<\/a> &#8211; 4 issues per year &#8211; plus 1-year online, costs $21.00.<\/p>\n<p>The Beer Connoisseur Magazine Beer Culture Defined. First issue arrived this week.<\/p>\n<p><em> (Stay tuned for the rest of the top 10 list!!)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Sean<br \/>\n2Beerguys.com<\/p>\n<p>Drink Craft Beer, You&#8217;ve Earned It!!!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As Cyber Monday is almost over, let the real holiday shopping begin.\u00c2\u00a0 With 24 shopping days left until Christmas,\u00c2\u00a0 here are some ideas for that hard to shop for beer fan: 10 ) BREW-OPOLY &#8211; Everyone&#8217;s played Monopoly, but have YOU played BREW-OPOLY? It&#8217;s beer game for the whole family!! 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