Beer Buzz 057: On The First Day Of Christmas…
Beer Tap TV News:
Beery Christmas! In this special Christmasy episode of Beer Buzz Eli and Erik — aka Santa’s Lil Beer Buzzed Helpers — provide you with 12 more gift ideas! There’s only one week left to get your Beer Geek something for Christmas, but since no one actually goes to the store to buy gifts anymore and almost all of these gifts are still available via online shopping. You might recognize some of them since we’ve featured a few as Beer Gadgets of the Week, but they still make great Christmas presents! And if these don’t pique your interest, take a gander at our Christmas list from last year (http://beertaptv.com/BeerBuzz/2008/12)!
Show Notes:
UPDATES
Last week’s winner was Hopsfan (AKA Jimmy) who answered: What people made the forerunner of a heather-flavored brew now known by its Gaelic name as Fraoch. ANSWER: The Picts. Jimmy won himself a set of tulip Spiegelau glasses! Congrats! This week’s trivia question is… asked in this week’s episode, so be sure to watch it! If you answer correctly (in the forums) you’ll get a set of wheat beer glasses – I’m dreaming of a Wheat Christmas – from Spiegelau!
After a year in planning and developing the Brewers Association and the American Homebrewers Association have launched a new, kick ass interactive website for all things craftbeer at www.craftbeer.com. Beer Tap TV is the only beer video show to have the honor of being listed as a “Recommended Website.” Go to the “stories” tab –> Recommended Website –> Craft Beer Web Casts/Pod-Casts (http://www.craftbeer.com/pages/stories/recommended-websites)
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We filmed a ton of video at this year’s GABF. Go watch it here –> Beer Tap TV GABF page and on the GABF video hub page on Examiner.com. Check out both sites!
THE 12 BEER GIFTS OF CHRISTMAS
Gift #1: Spiegelau Glassware – The Class of Glass – Available on Amazon.com as a set of 2 (of the Pilsner, Wheat and Lager) glasses for $23.92 each, or a set of all of them for $72.83.
Gift #2: DeCapper – The one-step pushdown bottle opener! The most fun you’ll ever have taking your top off! Prices vary from $8 – $18
Gift #3: Brew Dogs of Colorado - This book is a photographic tribute to the special relationship between Colorado’s craft brewers and their dogs. More than 200 color photos introduce readers to over 70 dogs and owners from Colorado’s craft brewing companies. $29.95
Gift #4: Deer Rump Bottle Opener – Impress your friends! Amazed your drinking buddies! And embarrass your wife… all with one incredible gift! Need we say more? $199 for the finished product, or $99 for the Do-It-Yourselfer Kit!
Gift #5: The Beer Sweater – For when you love your beer enough to keep it toasty warm! Free! Creator Melissa Martensen shows you how to make this hand made gift.
Gift #6: The always popular beer related clothing – Available at CraftBeerClothing.com (prices range from $14.99 – $15.99 for XXL) or Yesterbeer.com ($18 – $19 for XXL).
Gift #7: Beer Holster Cult – These hand crafted leather brew ho-ho-holsters make the perfect gift for your favorite beer drinker and hell raiser! $35 – $40
Gift #8: Beer Gift Baskets – Available from BeerGifts.com or GourmetGiftBaskets.com. Prices range from $40 to $170 depending on what beers and goodies are included.
Gift #9: Beer Tasting and Hop Appreciation Kit – Learn how to savor beer taste, aroma and flavor with this complete hops kit, one of the greatest and most enlightening beer gifts – ever. $39.95
Gift #10: Beer Wars DVD – Beer Wars is a feature-length independent documentary that takes you on a no holds barred exploration of the U.S. beer industry that ultimately reveals the truth behind the label of your favorite beer. $19.95
Gift #11: Arkeg – Drink n Game – Think of it as an in-home iPod for your video games that also serves up cold, frothy brew. Regularly $3,999 now on sale for $3,499
Gift #12: Stainless Steel Dual Tap Kegerator & Draft Beer Dispenser – Stainless steel double tap kegerator combines an inexpensive imported refrigerator with commercial-grade, NSF approved beer lines. $645.15 with FREE shipping!
BEER RELEASES OF THE WEEK
Legend – Tommyknocker Brewing Company – Idaho Springs, CO
To the 9’s – Karl Strauss Brewing Company – San Diego, CA
BEER GATHERING OF THE WEEK
Shmaltz Brewing Company hosts two Chanukah events in San Francisco – One was last night (at the Toronado), but you can still catch the other one at the DNA Lounge in SF tomorrow night!
BEER BLOG OF THE WEEK
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