Christmas Gifts for Beer Lovers: The 2026 Gift Guide

Shopping for a Christmas gift for a beer lover this year? Popular picks include brewing gear, beer festival tickets, brewery tour vouchers, beer hampers, merch and gift cards. We’ve matched a gift to every type, from the mate who’s always wanted to make their own beer to the experienced brewer, the beer explorer, the loyal Coopers fan and the one who’s impossible to buy for.

Best Christmas Gift Ideas for the Beer Afficionado

Think about how they spend their spare time, not just what's in their fridge. A tinkerer who loves a project will get hooked on brewing their own beer. If they're more social, an outing like a beer festival or brewery tour is a great gift. And when you genuinely can't pick, a gift card lets them choose for themselves.

Here's a quick guide for the best Christmas gifts for beer lovers, matched to their personality:

For the Want-to-Be Brewer: The Small Batch Brew Kit

Everyone knows one. They've talked about brewing their own beer for years and maybe watched a few videos, but they've never actually started. It's rarely a lack of interest. More often they're worried it'll take over the garage, make a mess, or go wrong on the first try.

The Coopers DIY Beer Small Batch Brew Kit (10L) is built for exactly that person. It makes 10 litres per batch (around a carton of beer), so the fermenter fits in a laundry or kitchen corner rather than needing a shed (here's how much space you really need to brew beer with it). The kit includes the equipment plus a Lager Brewing Extract, Brew Enhancer and Carbonation Drops, and each step comes with clear instructions. No brewing experience required.

A smaller batch also takes the pressure off. There's less cleaning and storage, and bottling day is quicker, so they can brew a lager, then a pale ale, then something new rather than drinking the same style for weeks in a row. If they want to read up before Christmas Day, our guide to small batch brewing is a good place to start.

Price: $92 at diybeer.com

(make sure you keep an eye on the website for Black Friday and Christmas offers)

For the Brewer Who Knows What They Like: The 23L Brew Kit

For the brewer who prefers to drink the same beer style and wants to brew more, the Coopers DIY Beer Brew Kit (23L) is ideal. It’s built for the bigger 1.7kg Brewing Extract range and the Advanced Recipe Packs, which combine malt, hops and specialty yeast for styles like Amber Ale and Vanilla Choc Stout.

Inside the box is the original Coopers setup: a 34L fermenting vessel, hydrometer, bottling valve and 30 x 740ml PET bottles and caps, plus a Lager Brewing Extract, Brew Enhancer 2 and Carbonation Drops for the first batch. Each brew makes 23 litres, around 2.5 cartons of beer.

Price: $149 at diybeer.com

(make sure you keep an eye on the website for Black Friday and Christmas offers)

For the Experimental Brewer

If they brew already and like to experiment with different styles, give them something new for their next batch:

• Brewing Extracts: a new Brewing Extract helps brewers create authentic beer styles from classic favourites to modern craft-inspired brews.
• Advanced Recipe Packs: for brewers ready to step up, Advanced Recipe Packs combine malt, hops and specialty yeast for a specific beer (made for the DIY 23L kit).
• Recipes and ingredients: browse Coopers recipes and pick up the ingredients for one they haven't tried.

Price: Varies by extract, recipe pack and ingredients

For the Beer Explorer: Tickets to a Beer Festival

Beer festivals are made for the beer-lover who likes trying new things. One ticket opens up dozens of styles they won't find at the local bottle shop, plus the chance to meet the people who brewed them.

GABS, Australia's biggest beer festival, is set to return to Sydney and Melbourne in 2027. Plenty of regional towns run their own beer festivals too, so check what's on near them.

For anyone who brews, a festival doubles as research. Chatting to local small batch brewers about their hop choices or a recipe twist is one of the best ways to pick up new ideas for brewing at home.

Price: Varies by beer festival

For the Brewer Who Wants to Level Up

For the brewer who’s mastered the basics and wants more control, the BrewArt BeerDroid takes brewing to the next level. It’s a fully automated, push-button benchtop brewer that manages fermentation temperature, so every batch brews in the conditions it needs to create pub-quality beer at home.

The BrewArt app lets brewers check on their batch from anywhere and sends an alert at each milestone. Patented End of Fermentation technology knows when the brew is done and switches to storage mode automatically, so there’s no guesswork, calculations and reading a hydrometer.

Price: $799 at brewart.com

For the Beer Lover Who Wants to See How It's Made: A Brewery Tour

A brewery tour shows them the whole process up close, from malt to bottling line. Many Australian breweries, big and small, run tours or tastings and sell gift vouchers, so a tour of their local brewery is easy to organise this Christmas.

For example, Coopers Brewery at Regency Park in Adelaide, where the Cooper family has been brewing since 1862, runs guided brewery tours. You can also buy Coopers Brewery gift vouchers for tours or a meal at the taproom and restaurant, which makes a great gift for any beer lover living in, or planning a trip to South Australia. Live interstate? There’s probably a brewery closer than they think. Many run tours and sell gift vouchers, which makes a day out easy to wrap.

Price: Varies by brewery. Coopers Brewery Tours start at $35*

For the Beer Lover Who Enjoys Pairing Their Brew with a Snack

For the beer lover who never pours a beer without a snack nearby, a hamper is an easy win. First Class Hampers has a range of Christmas beer hampers pairing Australian and imported beers with festive snacks, from craft beer to classic lagers. Think Irish Stout and dark chocolate, or salty crisps paired with a crisp lager.

Price: Varies by hamper

For the Coopers Fan: Merch They'll Actually Use

Some beer lovers stick with the brand they know. For the Coopers loyalist, the Coopers merch store has everyday gear that doubles as easy stocking stuffers*:

• Stubbie Holder: $10
• Sports Socks: $15
• Bar Blade bottle opener: $20
• Cord Baseball Cap: $30
• Tees: from $60

Pair a stubbie holder with a brew kit and you've covered both the beer and the gear.

Price: Merch starting from $10* at coopers.com.au

For the Hard-to-Buy-For: A DIY Beer eGift Card

If they seem to own everything, or you're simply not sure what they'd like, a gift card let’s them choose. Know someone who loves brewing, but you're not sure what beer styles they like, a DIY Beer eGift Card lets them choose what they love to brew. Available in amounts from $10 to $200, it’s emailed straight to the recipient, stays valid for three years from purchase and can be spent on anything at diybeer.com, from brew kits to extracts and accessories. If they’re less of a brewer and more a beer "enjoyer" a gift card for their local craft brewery might hit the spot.

Price: Varies by amount added.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are good Christmas gifts for beer lovers in Australia?

Good Christmas gifts for beer lovers in Australia include a beer brewing kit such as the Coopers DIY Beer Small Batch Brew Kit ($92), tickets to a local beer festival like GABS, a brewery tour voucher, beer merchandise, or a gift card from their favourite brewery. The best choice depends on whether they already brew, love trying new beers, or stick with a brand they know.

What's a unique Christmas gift for a beer lover?

Unique Christmas gifts for beer lovers include personalised beer mugs, quirky beer openers, beer tasting journal, scratch and sniff beer guide, backpacks made specifically for beer (yes they exist), beer bath bombs and a beer can holder that sticks in the shower!

Is a brew kit a good gift for someone who has never brewed before?

Yes. Coopers DIY Beer Brew Kits are designed for beginners and include the equipment and ingredients for the first batch, with clear step-by-step instructions. No experience is needed. The Small Batch Brew Kit (10L) is the easiest starting point for most first-time brewers because it takes up less space and makes bottling day quicker. Our First Time Brewer guide covers the basics.

What do you buy a beer lover who already brews?

For a beer lover who already brews, choose something for their next batch, such as a new brewing extract, hops, malt, yeast or brewing accessories. Check which kit they use first, because for example with Coopers DIY brew kits, the 740g extracts suit the 10L Small Batch kit and 1.7kg extracts suit the 23L kit. If you're unsure, a gift card lets them choose.

What’s a good Christmas gift for a beer lover under $50?

Under $50, try a Coopers stubby holder ($10) or cap ($30), a Brewing Extract for someone who already brews (from $9.95), or a DIY Beer eGift Card in any amount from $10.

Finding the Right Gift for the Beer Lover in your Life

The best Christmas gift for a beer lover is one that suits how they enjoy beer. Do they like to brew their own? Do they have a favourite brand? Are they into food and beer pairing?

Keep in mind if you’re ordering online, leave time for delivery, as cut-offs creep up fast in December. And if you’re still stuck, a gift card from the brewery or shop they love is never the wrong call.

*Prices correct as of October 2026.