Beer necessities
To celebrate International Beer Day (August 3), here are eight of the best gifts for hop heads
Kitchen craft
From a beer-cured bacon sandwich to a carrot cake made with Double IPA, Cooking with Beer provides 65 inspiring ways to use beer to enhance your favourite foods.
£16.99
Home brew
Know a beer enthusiast looking for a new hobby? This Beer Making Kit includes everything they’ll need to make up to seven pints of Punk IPA.
£39.99
Monster mug
Made from stoneware, this German-style Beer Stein holds one litre and should keep the contents cooler for longer. Lederhosen and giant pretzel optional.
£39
Taste test
Drink like a pro: this 6-Piece Beer Tasting Set includes four glasses, a wooden serving paddle and food-matching guide.
£32.99
Bottle art
A great last-minute gift, the Beer Word Poster can be downloaded and printed at home. Easy-to-follow instructions are provided and there are two sizes to choose from.
£4.73
Pub dog
The perfect place to rest a pint, this country-inspired Hair of the Dog Coaster will protect table tops from unsightly water marks.
£3.95
Cold one
Filled with ice, the Large Tin Beer Pail will keep cans and bottles ice-cold. A party must-have, ensure it’s fully stocked so guests can help themselves.
£21.74
Bottoms up
A beer drinker’s best friend, the man-shaped Drinking Buddy Bottle Opener is available in copper and brass.
£10
