If you have a beer enthusiast in your life, you’re probably wondering what to give them beyond a 6-pack of 1st & Gold (although it’s a great place to start!). Here at Ancient City Brewing, we’ve put together a local gift guide for the beer lover in your life. From the best cooler to keep your brews crisp and cold to the most delicious hot sauce for wings on the grill, we’ve got you covered this holiday season.
Known for quality, durability, affordability, versatility and portability, ICEMULE coolers are created to be carried on any adventure. They’re hands free and have a lifetime warranty! Based right here in St. Augustine, ICEMULES are the perfect cooler for parties, concerts and tailgates, and over 60 percent of ICEMULE owners say they use their cooler every week. Not only are ICEMULES fully-recyclable themselves, so is the packaging used to ship them. And, with proper care, they'll last you years upon years. Pick the Classic Medium, which holds 16 cans with ice; the Traveler, which doubles as durable luggage and holds 36 cans; or the personally sized Mini, which holds 10 cans with ice. And so many more, in great colors, shapes and additional sizes. No matter where you're going, your food and brews will stay chilled all day long. And don’t miss out on their hand-held coolers, like the 32-oz Sports Bottlewhich keeps beverages cold up to 24 hours, or the 24-oz Tumbler that promises 12 hours of cold.
What’s better than beer and peanuts? Seriously, what? Based in Jax, Dee's Nuts are all about flavor, good health, good humor and great food. Perfect as stocking stuffers, try the Dill Pickle, a powerful blend of salt, vinegar, onion, garlic and dill; the Ranch Sriracha, fiery with the perfect snap of cool ranch; Hot Cheddah, with medium spice and cheesy cheddah; or the sweet salty treat Nanner Pudding, with classic flavors of banana pudding and peanuts. Made in the USA with peanuts from North Carolina, Dee’s Nuts are the perfect snack to toss back with a cold one — and they’re available at Walmart.
Handmade in Northeast Florida with St. Augustine’s famous Datil pepper, Cowgill's Hot Sauce is something different. Family owned and operated for decades, this sweet and smokey hot sauce has just the right amount of kick — and it's perfect on pretty much anything. The Original is the one that started all the hype, and they’ve since added three new flavors: Habañero, Datil Mustard and Jalapeño. Get 'em all as the perfect gift set, and try' em on oysters, in dipping sauces, boiled peanuts, Bloody Marys and most definitely for saucing wings.
Located in the heart of downtown St. Augustine on St. George Street, Mustache Merchant is a purveyor of goods from grooming to camping. As an official carrier of Oak & Adze, they carry beard oils and balms that soften and tame manly manes and mugs, tumblers, flasks, lighters and more — perfect for anyone who wants sturdy, quality goods.
Okay, we know we said peanuts and beer were the best combination ever, but pretzels and beer definitely give it a run for its money. At The Spice & Tea Exchange®, located in downtown St. Augustine, there are a plethora of spices to amp up any tailgate and grilling scenario. Like their ingredients for the best Beer Cheese Dip, using a backwoods hickory rub seasoning, chives, yellow ground mustard and a splash of your favorite Ancient City brew. Or the Horseradish & Beer Mustard, tangy, savory, with a hint of smoke, it’s the perfect whole grain mustard for brats and fluffy pretzels. Or their Tailgater's Spice Blend, the ultimate for everything on game day: brats, burgers, ribs, potato salad, beans or dips.
The ultimate gift: Jags tickets. As the proud Craft Beer Partner for our home football team, the Jacksonville Jaguars, we know any DUUUVAL fan wants tickets to the game. Single game tickets or season tickets, any chance to support teal and gold is pretty sweet. And while you’re at it, make sure you pick up our new brew just for the Jags — 1st & Gold Golden Ale, a limited-edition golden ale that is powerful and robust, just like our Jags roar.
We can’t finish this list without some of our own swag. Get your loved one one of our cozy 100% cotton men's classic tees, or our unisex tee, which is seriously dreamy — soft and lightweight, with the right amount of stretch, and flattering for all. And stop by one of our two locations to grab growlers and 6-packs! Our Brewhouse is located at 3420 Agricultural Center Dr. and our downtown Taproom is at 18 Cathedral Place.
We’d love to celebrate this holiday season with you! Cheers!
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