Birthdays. They come around year after year and are always met with celebration – and gifts. The good news is that birthdays deserve to be celebrated. After all, each new birthday means that another year has successfully been completed and the birthday recipient is embarking on a fresh new year in their life. The bad news, however, is that after awhile, people run out of birthday gift ideas for friends and family members, and rather than birthday gift giving being something enjoyable, it can turn into a chore.
If you’re looking for an interesting gift idea for the people in your life, how about getting them a mini draft beer dispenser or a beer tube? Of course, it would make sense that you would only get this type of gift for those who enjoy drinking beer, but for those that do, mini kegerators can be a great and fun gift that will be met with lots of “ooohs” and “aaahs”.
A mini kegerator is a very small refrigerator that houses a 5 liter size mini keg of beer. The refrigerated portion keeps the beer cold and tasting fresh, and there is a beer tap on the exterior of the appliance that dispenses the beer, much in the same way you would have a draught beer dispensed at a bar. These small appliances are reasonably priced (in the neighborhood of $100 – $300 or so) and are an attractive addition to any home bar, family room, game room or even kitchen counter. Most mini kegerator models come in a sleek stainless steel design and resemble the looks of an upscale coffee maker or espresso machine.
The great thing about buying a mini kegerator as a birthday gift is that unless your friend or family member is a huge beer enthusiast that is always seeking out the newest gadgets, the chances are probably pretty good that they don’t already own a mini kegerator of their own. So, rather than them trying to look appreciative even though the gift you bought them is something they already have or aren’t really interested in, the gift of a mini kegerator is sure to please. If you combine the purchase with a 5 liter mini keg, not only does the kegerator serve as a gift, but it can be part of the birthday celebration as well!
For those that are looking for a birthday gift that is even more unique, a beer tube may fit the bill. Beer tubes are fun and interesting looking “tubes” that can be filled with beer and have a themed or decorative bottom with a small tap on them. They are a great conversation piece on a bar or in a family room and can be filled with up to 100 ounces of beer (or around eight 12oz glasses) to be shared with friends or imbibed alone. Beer tubes come in a selection of popular themes, such as baseball or bowling for sports enthusiasts, or in more subtle designs made of wood or stainless steel. These quirky beer dispensers add a festive mood to any get-together and are truly a conversation starter.
So, the next time you are at a loss for what to get as a birthday gift for friends and family, assuming they enjoy drinking beer, consider buying a mini kegerator or a beer tube for a birthday gift they won’t soon forget.
