I see you there you have a beergeek in your life, lucky you, but the holidays are quickly approaching. You are confused, you want to get them a gift that fits their hobby *cough*obsession*cough*, but you don't necessarily want it to be a bottle of brew that while is enormously enjoyed but lasts only an evening or far less. So the holiday season just call me Santa's Not-so-little helper as I help you find the perfect gift for the beergeek in your life.

First off New Belgium has new beer glasses taking flavor to another level.

Check out your beer geek's favorite local brewery gift shop, or that wall they hang all their tshirts and assorted goods on, it's always appreciated. Or if you don't have a brewery nearby a number of breweries offer online shopping options like Flying Dog.

Another great option is a bit of reading material for example
Good Beer Guide Prague & Czech Republic is now available in the States and would be a great gift for your traveling beergeek. Another option is Red, White and Brew, while I haven't quite complete the book yet for a full review it's a fun ride that will make the perfect gift for anyone.

A magazine subscription would be another reading material option. AHA membership includes subscription to Zymurgy. All About Beer has a great information base and is a good read. Last Draft magazine has a lighter beer content approach, but is a fun read.

If your beergeek isn't homebrewing, it's a fun hobby to get them started in. Kits can range in price starting at $100 and up. If they haven't been around the homebrew process before go light on equipment a basic starter and first batch of ingredients will be plenty. There are plenty of upgrades available down the road.

If you do want to get them something of a beer nature here are a couple of suggestions A Rather Curious Collection of Ales Bad Elf, Seriously bad elf and the popular one around my family Lump of Coal (Not that we have tried the beer yet, but well it's been a long promised).

Last Lost Abbey aka Port Brewing has a special release club. Pricey obviously, but I am betting well worth the money.

So here you go a few quick ideas, if you need more specific help leave me a comment and I'll try oblige.