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7 days to Christmas: Gift ideas for beer lovers
7 days to Christmas: Gift ideas for beer lovers
Kara Santos
Published Dec 18, 2017 07:02 AM PHT
MANILA -- It was the most wonderful time for a beer during the recently concluded MNL Craft Beer Festival 2017.
MANILA -- It was the most wonderful time for a beer during the recently concluded MNL Craft Beer Festival 2017.
The three-day event held at Greenfield District was the largest gathering of local craft brewers in the Philippines. Beer enthusiasts had a blast sampling over 250 freshly brewed craft beer styles from 32 breweries from all over the country. Many brewers also took the opportunity to sell bottled beers, brewing equipment and advertise beer-related services.
The three-day event held at Greenfield District was the largest gathering of local craft brewers in the Philippines. Beer enthusiasts had a blast sampling over 250 freshly brewed craft beer styles from 32 breweries from all over the country. Many brewers also took the opportunity to sell bottled beers, brewing equipment and advertise beer-related services.
For those looking for unique local products for their beerlover friends this Christmas, here are just a few ideas we gathered from the festival.
For those looking for unique local products for their beerlover friends this Christmas, here are just a few ideas we gathered from the festival.
1. Christmas Beer from Mitchell’s Backyard Brewery
Mitchell’s Backyard Brewery based in Quezon City serves fresh, delicious, and honestly brewed craft beer that will appeal to both casual drinkers and beer geeks alike. Their line-up includes Hoptoberfest, Honey Wheat, Citrus IPA, Belgian Wheat, Mocha Stout and a seasonal Christmas beer infused with a hint of cinnamon (P200/bottle).
Mitchell’s Backyard Brewery based in Quezon City serves fresh, delicious, and honestly brewed craft beer that will appeal to both casual drinkers and beer geeks alike. Their line-up includes Hoptoberfest, Honey Wheat, Citrus IPA, Belgian Wheat, Mocha Stout and a seasonal Christmas beer infused with a hint of cinnamon (P200/bottle).
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The elegant packaging and beer label designs alone make any of these worthy gifts for relatives or friends. Take note that Mitchell’s nearly sold out all their beers during the festival and remaining stocks are limited due to high demand this Holiday season.
The elegant packaging and beer label designs alone make any of these worthy gifts for relatives or friends. Take note that Mitchell’s nearly sold out all their beers during the festival and remaining stocks are limited due to high demand this Holiday season.
Where to get it: Mitchell’s Backyard Brewery beers are sold in branches of Gino’s Brick Oven Pizza (Katipunan Ave., Salcedo Village, The Podium and Serendra). Facebook: Mitchell’s Backyard Brewery
Where to get it: Mitchell’s Backyard Brewery beers are sold in branches of Gino’s Brick Oven Pizza (Katipunan Ave., Salcedo Village, The Podium and Serendra). Facebook: Mitchell’s Backyard Brewery
2. Christmas Gift Packs from Nipa Brew
If you don’t know what kind of beer to give someone, you can’t go wrong with a mixed pack! Beverage company Nipa Brew is offering assorted Christmas gift packs that come in convenient gift boxes.
If you don’t know what kind of beer to give someone, you can’t go wrong with a mixed pack! Beverage company Nipa Brew is offering assorted Christmas gift packs that come in convenient gift boxes.
For those curious about craft beer, the Holiday 4-Pack (P550) composed of bestsellers Tropic Haze Wheat Ale, Drop Zone India Brown Ale, Fizzo - Calamansi Jasmine Tea Soda and The Professor's Brew - Hop Flask IPA is a good choice.
For those curious about craft beer, the Holiday 4-Pack (P550) composed of bestsellers Tropic Haze Wheat Ale, Drop Zone India Brown Ale, Fizzo - Calamansi Jasmine Tea Soda and The Professor's Brew - Hop Flask IPA is a good choice.
If you’re feeling extra generous, the Crate of 8: Christmas Pack (P999) features bestsellers along with seasonal brews including a Sweet Stout (a dark beer brewed with roasted malts), Spiced Ale (an easy-drinking crisp ale brewed with cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg) and Anise IPA (a malty and biscuity English-style IPA, brewed with anise seeds).
If you’re feeling extra generous, the Crate of 8: Christmas Pack (P999) features bestsellers along with seasonal brews including a Sweet Stout (a dark beer brewed with roasted malts), Spiced Ale (an easy-drinking crisp ale brewed with cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg) and Anise IPA (a malty and biscuity English-style IPA, brewed with anise seeds).
As an alternative to a bottle of wine for neighbors, you can opt for Nipa Brew’s larger 610ml Gift Bottles (P200 each), which comes in any of the best seller beer variants.
As an alternative to a bottle of wine for neighbors, you can opt for Nipa Brew’s larger 610ml Gift Bottles (P200 each), which comes in any of the best seller beer variants.
Nipa Brew also has a collaborative gift pack with designer sock company Proppy. The Proppy Pack (P799) contains 3 craft beers including a special blend IPA (India Pale Ale) packaged with a two pairs of stylish beer-designed socks (P799) perfect for stylish business colleagues.
Nipa Brew also has a collaborative gift pack with designer sock company Proppy. The Proppy Pack (P799) contains 3 craft beers including a special blend IPA (India Pale Ale) packaged with a two pairs of stylish beer-designed socks (P799) perfect for stylish business colleagues.
Where to get it: Holiday Gift Packs are available for sale at Blue Rocket Kitchen + Cafe in Quezon City. You can also order gift packs online for delivery within Metro Manila and Greater Manila Area for a delivery fee, within 2-5 working days.
Where to get it: Holiday Gift Packs are available for sale at Blue Rocket Kitchen + Cafe in Quezon City. You can also order gift packs online for delivery within Metro Manila and Greater Manila Area for a delivery fee, within 2-5 working days.
3. Christmas Party Keg from the PCK
You know everyone is going to be bringing pancit or barbecue for pot luck to your Christmas party, right? Why not be the star of the night (or pool resources with friends) to order a fresh craft beer keg of your favorite brew to bring to your office or house parties? Choose from their partner brewers like Bulul Brewery, Engkanto Brew or Nipa Brew for kegs (P7,500/keg) of quality brews instead of the usual case of beer.
You know everyone is going to be bringing pancit or barbecue for pot luck to your Christmas party, right? Why not be the star of the night (or pool resources with friends) to order a fresh craft beer keg of your favorite brew to bring to your office or house parties? Choose from their partner brewers like Bulul Brewery, Engkanto Brew or Nipa Brew for kegs (P7,500/keg) of quality brews instead of the usual case of beer.
PCK also provides specially curated beer PCKages that come in either 12 or 24 bottles for parties and sells assorted pre-packed craft beer in festive gift baskets great for raffle items.
PCK also provides specially curated beer PCKages that come in either 12 or 24 bottles for parties and sells assorted pre-packed craft beer in festive gift baskets great for raffle items.
Where to get it: Order your PCK Party kegs and PCKages online at https://thepck.ph/. Craft beer gift baskets are sold at branches of Connie’s Kitchen Deli.
Where to get it: Order your PCK Party kegs and PCKages online at https://thepck.ph/. Craft beer gift baskets are sold at branches of Connie’s Kitchen Deli.
4. Farm & Brewery Day Tour at The Weekend Farmer
Desert Fathers Brewing Co. is a sustainable local brewery that brews classic beers like Abbey Ale, St Patrick's Porter, Farmers Ale and Monks Ale. They also brew interesting seasonal ales using local fruits grown in their farms including Bignay Pale Ale, Langka Pale Ale, Mango Pale Ale and Pineapple Pale Ale (which sold out during the festival).
Desert Fathers Brewing Co. is a sustainable local brewery that brews classic beers like Abbey Ale, St Patrick's Porter, Farmers Ale and Monks Ale. They also brew interesting seasonal ales using local fruits grown in their farms including Bignay Pale Ale, Langka Pale Ale, Mango Pale Ale and Pineapple Pale Ale (which sold out during the festival).
Why not give the gift of experience and relaxation with a farm and brewery day tour to sample these beers? The Weekend Farmer, an organic farm near Tagaytay offers Guided Farm & Brewery tours (P999/person) during weekends for those who want to escape from the chaos of the city, breathe fresh air, taste the freshness and healthy goodness of their farm-to-table cuisine and most importantly go beer tasting at the brewery, located inside the farm.
Why not give the gift of experience and relaxation with a farm and brewery day tour to sample these beers? The Weekend Farmer, an organic farm near Tagaytay offers Guided Farm & Brewery tours (P999/person) during weekends for those who want to escape from the chaos of the city, breathe fresh air, taste the freshness and healthy goodness of their farm-to-table cuisine and most importantly go beer tasting at the brewery, located inside the farm.
Where to get it: Farm & Brewery Tours are held at The Weekend Farmer, Kaysuyo Road, Magallanes, Cavite. By schedule basis only; limited slots for December. Facebook: Desert Father’s Brewing Co.
Where to get it: Farm & Brewery Tours are held at The Weekend Farmer, Kaysuyo Road, Magallanes, Cavite. By schedule basis only; limited slots for December. Facebook: Desert Father’s Brewing Co.
5. A Beer Subscription from Barley & Craft
For that really special person in your life, why not give the gift that keeps giving? Sign them up (or yourself, we’re not judging) for a beer subscription from Barley & Craft, the first craft beer club in the country.
For that really special person in your life, why not give the gift that keeps giving? Sign them up (or yourself, we’re not judging) for a beer subscription from Barley & Craft, the first craft beer club in the country.
This Filipino-born online marketplace and community offers a wide range of local craft beer at an affordable price. They’ve partnered with local breweries like Alamat Craft Brew, Cerveza Sagada, Craftpoint Brewing Co., Crows Craft Brewing, Crazy Carabao Brewing Co., Desert Fathers Brewing Co., Joe's Brew, Juan Brew, Manila Cider Co., and Monkey Eagle Brewery to help distribute their hard-to-find beers to a wider audience.
This Filipino-born online marketplace and community offers a wide range of local craft beer at an affordable price. They’ve partnered with local breweries like Alamat Craft Brew, Cerveza Sagada, Craftpoint Brewing Co., Crows Craft Brewing, Crazy Carabao Brewing Co., Desert Fathers Brewing Co., Joe's Brew, Juan Brew, Manila Cider Co., and Monkey Eagle Brewery to help distribute their hard-to-find beers to a wider audience.
There’s no need to go out and hunt for the rare beers in specific shops or bars. You can just get a curated 10-pack delivered right to your doorstep hassle-free! Avail of a one-time Starter Pack (P1,949) or subscribe to 3-month (P1,849/month), 6-month (P1,749/month) or 12-month (P1,649/month) Discovery Packs to enjoy a range of beers the whole year till next Christmas.
There’s no need to go out and hunt for the rare beers in specific shops or bars. You can just get a curated 10-pack delivered right to your doorstep hassle-free! Avail of a one-time Starter Pack (P1,949) or subscribe to 3-month (P1,849/month), 6-month (P1,749/month) or 12-month (P1,649/month) Discovery Packs to enjoy a range of beers the whole year till next Christmas.
Where to get it: Order beer subscriptions online from www.barleyncraft.com/shop
Where to get it: Order beer subscriptions online from www.barleyncraft.com/shop
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