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The Best Gifts for the Athletic Beer Drinker
What to get for the athletic craft beer fan in your life.
We like to think of beer as the fuel that powers us through our work week, that requisite family dinner, or watching the Giants lose another football game. It’s also a great reward after a pretty tough run, bike ride, or workout.
For those that work hard and play hard, we’ve put together a list of the best gifts to fuel your own workout–whether that’s running a marathon or running up the steps of the subway. Find your fuel below.
Jaybird Run True Wireless Sport Headphones
Just like your beer probably doesn’t need that free koozie you picked up at GABF your headphones probably don’t really need wires anymore. Free yourself from the tricky tangle of dangling lines with Jaybird’s no wires, no worries headphones. Sweat-proof and water resistant these little beauties mean you can take your music (and calls) to the streets whether you’re training for a marathon or going on a beer run.
JOBY GorillaPod Magnetic
Because if you didn’t post a picture of your sweaty conquests on Instagram did they really happen? The JOBY GripTight ONE solves all those problems. For taking selfies and snapping pics of scenic views in action you can use this nifty tripod to wrap onto gnarly tree limbs, street signs, or pretty much anything. Go ahead take that shot of your sweaty forehead with the ocean in the background. Get ready for at least 200 likes per post.
Trion:Z Magnetic Therapy Wristbands
These unique magnetic and negative ion wristbands are worn by thousands of professional athletes around the world. Touted to enhance performance and well-being, The Trion: Z Wristbands are the leg up you’ve been waiting for. Now, if only beer festivals would supply us all with one of these.
Beer Caddy with Bottle Opener
From park picnics to camping caravans this plush, durable beer caddy will keep your beer cold and secure. Wherever your outdoor adventures take you, pack away your beer in this stylish tote.
Ozmo Smart Water Bottle
Designed for an active lifestyle, the Ozmo Smart Water Bottle keeps you hydrated and healthy throughout that four-hour beer festival session or Crossfit workout (they’re the same thing right?). By connecting to the Ozmo App on your phone this intelligent thermos keeps track of your water consumption and tracks your progress. Additionally, Ozmo syncs with Fitbit, Apple Watch, and other fitness trackers to analyze how much water you need after your workout. Pretty smart.
Lumos Kickstart Bicycle Helmet
Your mom always said safety first. This is the 21st-century version of the old motherly adage. For the next generation biker Lumos Kickstart integrates lights, brake signals, and turn indicators all into one rock-solid helmet. Whether bravely biking the streets of America’s biggest cities or your own neighborhood avenues this hard hat will send you safely on your way.
Bike Six Pack Holder
Taking your ride from cycled to recycled, this upcycled bottle holder incorporates reclaimed bicycle inner tubes and tent fabric into a distinctive six-pack design. The stylish carrier easily transports your beer wherever your weekend warrior adventures go.
Altra Torin IQ Running Shoes
We’ve found the ultimate sneaker. These are not your back-of-the-closet teal and purple tennis shoes. While you run Altra Torin IQ analyzes. From monitoring cadence, stride, terrain, elevation, and even how long your foot connects with the pavement, the lightweight pressure sensors on the soles of these shoes record it all. We’re not saying you’ll be a Usain Bolt in no time, but you will be at least a Forrest Gump. Run. Forrest. Run.
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About The Author
Grace Lee-Weitz
Currently Drinking:
Fort Point Beer Co. KSA
Grace is the Senior Content Editor for Hop Culture and Untappd. She also organizes and produces the largest weeklong women, femme-identifying, and non-binary folx in craft beer festival in the country, Beers With(out) Beards, and the first-ever festival celebrating the colorful, vibrant voices in the queer community in craft beer, Queer Beer. An avid craft beer nerd Grace always found a way to work with beer. After graduating with a journalism degree from Northwestern University, she attended culinary school before working in restaurant management. She moonlighted as a brand ambassador at 3 Sheeps Brewing Co. on the weekends before moving into the beer industry full-time as an account coordinator at 5 Rabbit Cerveceria. Grace holds her Masters degree in the Food Studies program at NYU.
