Take it from the son of a homebrewer, who says this with love: True homebrewers are almost impossible to shop for. The gadgets and gizmos that these domestic brewmeisters truly desire are so complex and inscrutable to the uninitiated that you’re better off just buying a gift card. That means that the ideal homebrew gift is a starter pack for somebody who’s interested in the hobby but hasn’t yet taken the leap into hydrometers and pH testers.

Northern Brewer has been a local institution for years and has probably kicked off the careers of countless Twin Cities brewers. Their recently released, limited-edition Fresh Squished starter pack is a handsomely appointed and comprehensive gift pack that also comes loaded with free online video brewing courses from Northern Brewer’s experts, giving your homebrewing neophyte everything they need to brew their own juicy IPA this winter.

BRAND NEW IN THE OPENED BOX

Limited Edition IPA