Guest Post: Gift Ideas From Jet Gift Baskets

A Booze Gift Guide for 5 Kinds of Beer Lovers

We do believe that a good chug is absolutely an ideal present for any occasion, but we want to make sure that you get exactly what matches the recipient's taste. Do they love watching and playing ball or any other sport? Are they suckers for cozying up on weekends? Is work basically all they want to do?

Whatever they are into, no matter what the celebration, we've prepared a quick guide you can visit for when a brew buddy deserves a generous pack or two from you!

For the ones who love having people around

Is the "life of the party" celebrating something special? Don't forget to surprise him with a beer bouquet that's just as grand as the next big gathering! This could be the next favorite thing of the people in your gifting list who are fond of hosting get-togethers, spontaneous night-outs, and other fun events. A signature beer choice just like this paired with gourmet snacks make for an interesting celebration:

Bud Light Deluxe Bouquet

Celebrating life’s wins has never been this cool! A great way to cheer your friends on, this impressive 24”-tall beer bouquet is packed with six Bud Lights – comes with free bottle opener! Pair it up with snacks like gourmet chips, beef sausages, toffee butter roasted cashews, pretzels, and cheddar cheese.

$87.99




Looking for something other than Bud Light? You can also check out beer bouquets from Ninkasi, Deschutes, Rogue, Sierra Nevada, Shock Top, and Hop Valley.

For the frequent travelers and beach bums

Sunset on the beach, sunrise at the mountaintop, an unplanned trip - these guys simply can't stay at home! So send them one for the road, wherever they may be headed to next, to wish them a good time on their upcoming adventures! This kind of beer gift basket is an awesome pick for birthday sessions, chill hangouts while backpacking, and other milestones worth a cold drink with good friends:





Corona Beach Beer Gift Basket

Take the party down by the shores in summertime with this naughty-cal pack of signature beer products. Turn up those hot tunes and move your bodies over two bottles of Coronita. Also comes with a branded Corona glass to pass the good stuff along during slow hours on the beach.

$57.99



Widen your choices! Surfs up and enjoy other beer crates from Longboard, Lagunitas, Shock Top, and Bud Light. The great outdoors is more fun to explore with these around!

For weekend couch potatoes

Some of your people are probably comfort creatures who spends their day-offs holed up at home even when the weather's inviting. No worries - this Sunday package is all they need for a relaxing movie marathon, board game night with family and friends, or catching up on missed game highlights. It's a fun addition to a weekend grill session, too:

Sunday Fun Day

Make family time during weekends a special event with this gourmet gift basket of Sunday essentials! Perfect for outdoor barbecues or simple dinners while watching whatever game is on, enjoy bottles of beer and artisan snacks with your people.

$66.00



We also swear by these beer-and-snack combos that can indulge those weekenders - beer gift baskets of Sierra Nevada Pale Ale and Lagunitas IPA!

For the workaholics

We all have someone in the family or in our groups of friends who just If you can't get them out of their workstations, bring the good time to them and their colleagues instead! Power them up for long nights and boost their creative processes with this:

The Office Break

Take the time to appreciate the people who make your success possible with this office gift basket. Filled with motivating gourmet treats and goodies plus beer from Bundaberg, colleagues, clients, and business partners can enjoy these contents for their birthdays, holiday celebrations, and other significant milestones.

$89.99



Want to give a gift that makes one chill like a boss? How about this refreshing Longboard beer gift basket and Jack Daniel's CEO gift pack?

For dads. Period.

Let's be honest here - dads are really one category of beer lovers, and this last entry is especially theirs. For the many reasons they ask us to fetch them a cold one, any day or hour sounds about right for this beer gift basket:

Nuts For Dad

Show Dad how much you’re nuts for him with this wooden crate thoughtfully filled with his favorite drink and treats! More than just a Father’s Day gift, this wooden box is ideal for birthdays and even simple tokens of appreciation for their love and hard work.

$66.49





Treat him like the king he is with these Guinness and Blue Moon beer gift basket selections for his birthday, Father's Day, or any occasion that calls for a bottle.

Still on the hunt for the beer gift basket that suits the recipient’s personality and preferences? Feel free to browse our professionally-curated collection here. Check out more unique gift ideas for any occasion on Jet Gift Baskets. Cheers!

Local Brewery Offers Drive Thru and Home Delivery Amidst Coronavirus

CINCINNATI, OH— Small businesses and those who work for them may be some of the most devastated due to the coronavirus and impending mass gathering order in the State of Ohio and across the country. Fibonacci
Brewing Company is one of the smallest in the State of Ohio and relies on events and taproom business as part of their core business model. As warnings and announcements have been released across the state and the country Fibonacci has been watching closely and working to create ideas for alternatives.

When Fibonacci opened in 2015, there was already an existing drive thu from the previous floral shop. At the time they thought it would be a unique offering to customers, but found that people really preferred to come in for a beer when they wanted to take something to go. However, with the impending outcomes of
coronavirus, they have decided to officially open the drive thru window for pick-up. According to co-owner and President Betty Bollas, “We understand the severity of the issue and that not everyone is able to be in a public setting right now due to age or medical condition. Some of our favorite customers fall into this category and we want to offer another way to serve them and include them. We have been using specific precautions in our taproom and this is just another way for us to serve our customers.”

Another offering that Fibonacci will launch within the next few days will be online ordering which will allow for pick up or at home delivery. They talked with the State of Ohio Division of Liquor Control and asked if they could deliver direct to consumers homes and the answer was yes. Fibonacci will launch delivery service within the next few days and will start with a five mile radius of specific zip codes. They will offer bottles, growlers, and howlers. According to Bollas, “As a really small business we aren’t always the first to respond, but with my human resources and risk management background I am trained to get ahead of major issues. As a small business that relies on events and taproom sales this is our response to what’s going on and may be a new way of operating to ensure our survival.”

The drive thru at Fibonacci is open immediately and home delivery begins in a few days. More details will continue to be announced through the website www.fibbrew.com and social media.

To learn more about Fibonacci Brewing Company, please visit www.fibbrew.com.

About Fibonacci Brewing Company

Fibonacci Brewing Company is a nanobrewery and urban farm nestled in historic Mt. Healthy, Ohio with an onsite Airbnb. Fibonacci chooses to source locally for the majority of their beers through local farms and ingredients grown onsite and foraged nearby. They are also a winery and offer a red and white varietal.

Pretentious Barrel House to Release a Passion Fruit Sour Blonde Ale, Indolence

COLUMBUS – Pretentious Barrel House; the original, all sour brewery of Columbus, Ohio; is pleased to announce the return of Indolence, a taproom favorite initially released in early 2018. This low acidity sour blonde exudes an aroma of passion fruit and is the definition of "easy drinking." The balance of lactose, vanilla, and passion fruit imparts a flavor that is truly greater than the sum of its parts. Guests can enjoy Indolence starting Friday, February 28th, when the taproom--located at 745 Taylor Ave, Columbus, OH 43219--opens at 4 pm.

"This is easily our best selling beer, the flavor combination of oak, passion fruit, and vanilla create such a unique experience," says Joshua Martinez, brewmaster. "The beer is both sweet and sour, fresh and savory. The kind of beer that cannot accurately be described; it must be experienced."

Established in October of 2017, Pretentious Barrel House is the first brewery in Columbus to specialize exclusively in barrel-aged sour ales. Our extensive knowledge of the symbiotic relationship between beer and wood results in consistent, quality sours. By manufacturing a wide range of beer along the sour spectrum, our consumers can ease their way into this unique style. Our goal is to produce award-winning sours that change people’s perspectives regarding craft beer.

MadTree Brewing Joins 1% for the Planet to Amplify Their Community Impact

CINCINNATI (February 10, 2020) – MadTree Brewing announced today that they have become a member of the international non-profit organization, 1% for the Planet. 1% for the Planet was created by Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard whose members commit to contribute at least one percent of their annual sales to environmental causes.  Their mission is to build, support, and activate an alliance of businesses financially committed to creating a healthy planet.

Joining 1% for the Planet is a continuation of the community giving and sustainability values that are at the roots of MadTree and the efforts they have taken since the brewery was founded in 2013.  They are one of only a handful of breweries in the organization.

MadTree believes in supporting the local communities across their footprint – which crosses OH, KY and TN.  Within Cincinnati, MadTree identified an opportunity to bring in more local non-profits in the 1% for the Planet network and has recently nominated several local organizations to join – including Wasson Way, Cincinnati Parks Foundation, and Cincinnati Nature Center.  The Arbor Day Foundation, of whom MadTree is an ongoing supporter, is already a member.

“We are thrilled to be working with MadTree Brewing as part of the 1% for the Planet movement. In addition to all the other benefits resulting from the Wasson Way project, we want to plant hundreds of trees to filter our water, clean our air, provide food to animals and create wonderful shade for Trail users. We will also be working to install rain gardens and bioswales along the Trail to create habitats for butterflies, insects, birds, bees and other pollinators. Without the support of MadTree and our incredible volunteers and donors, none of this would happen” said Jay Andress, co-founder Wasson Way.

When selecting organizations, it was important to MadTree to identify those projects that were seeking a combination of financial giving and volunteer opportunities.  “We are a group that likes to get outside and spend time in the outdoors.  We get our hands dirty and take pride in the work we do to help beautify our area” said Emily Chapel, Marketing Director for MadTree.  MadTree’s employees regularly conduct trash pickups in the brewery’s Oakley neighborhood, and in 2019 MadTree closed their taproom for a day so employees could plant nearly 60 trees in Mt Storm Park, a project supported by the Arbor Day Foundation and Cincinnati Parks.  MadTree will continue identifying, connecting with, and building relationships with environmental non-profits to make local impact across their distribution footprint. 

“With MadTree, we have a shared vision to connect our community with the beauty and wonders of the natural world. It is our great honor to partner with them to grow and connect people to our community’s urban forest through the Cincinnati Park Board’s ReLeaf Program.  The fall program offers a wide variety of established trees to Cincinnati property owners with the intention to increase the City’s canopy outside of public spaces. The benefits of this program go well beyond the environmental gains to our community. These trees will not only become part of landscapes, but part of families,” says Crystal Courtney, Cincinnati Park Board Urban Forestry Supervisor.

Brady Duncan, Co-founder of MadTree, says “When we started MadTree 7 years ago, we were driven to craft great beer - but more importantly - to build something bigger than ourselves and the high-quality beer we produce. We care deeply about creating meaningful connections with our communities. We are inspired by Patagonia and how they are so much bigger than a clothing company – we will use our business as a platform to connect people to nature and each other.  These are the areas where you’ll see us focusing– in addition to the great beer that has helped us to build a tremendous community.”

To continue their efforts in this space and take them to the next level, MadTree is kicking-off the search for a new role on their team – a Director of Strategic Impact. This person will oversee the company’s Strategic Impact Program to amplify their reach and impact in the communities they serve.  Additional information about this role and the opportunity to apply may be found at www.madtreebrewing.com/jobs.

About MadTree Brewing Company

MadTree puts purpose in every pour. Founded in 2013, MadTree has always been driven to craft great beer - but more importantly - to build something bigger than themselves and the high-quality beer they produce. Since the beginning, MadTree has cared deeply about creating meaningful connections with their communities. They embrace their namesake and work to celebrate and protect nature, while reducing their impact on the environment. They are proud members of 1% for the Planet, with a commitment to donate 1% of sales to non-profits focused on environmental sustainability. The craftspeople at MadTree wake up every day to connect people to nature and each other. MadTree. Inspiring Madness, Rooted in Purpose.

About 1% for the Planet

1% for the Planet started when two business owners met and bonded over their shared love for the outdoors. In 2002, Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia, and Craig Mathews, founder of Blue Ribbon Flies, created 1% for the Planet and started a global movement to help fund diverse environmental organizations. 1% for the Planet brings dollars and doers together to accelerate smart environmental giving to non-profits so that collectively they can be a more powerful source in solving the world’s problems. 1% for the Planet focuses on climate change, land, water, food, air and pollution.  Learn more at onepercentfortheplanet.org.

Fifty West Brewing Co to Launch Electrolyte Beer at Kroger in Conjunction with 2020 Training Groups

Fifty West Brewing Co to Launch Electrolyte Beer at Kroger in Conjunction 

with 2020 Training Groups

(Cincinnati, OH) After a successful inaugural season of Fifty West Training Groups in 2019, the brewery plans to continue its marathon training program in the new year, complete with a beer designed for active people. Fifty West Training Groups will, again, partner with JackRabbit to power its 17-week running program that provides group coaching for those looking to run the Flying Pig half or full marathon in 2020. 

“Every running group in Greater Cincinnati starts and ends at a shoe store. We saw an opportunity to shift this paradigm with Fifty West. What better place to finish a run than their active lifestyle-focused campus? This simple change brings more social value to the group and creates a big, dynamic support system. Our partnership with Fifty West has the added benefit of offering quite a few more perks than your average running group,” said Matt Frondorf, GM of JackRabbit O'Bryonville.

“Running transformed my life. Training got me into shape, instilled discipline, and helped create a wonderful sense of accomplishment and community. Through this platform I’ve witnessed the same personal journey and evolution among the people that train with us,” said Fifty West Founder and President, Bobby Slattery. “We are proud to bring Fifty West Training Groups back in 2020. I can’t wait to meet the next group of people looking to make a positive change in their lives while having fun and making new friends.” 

With its differentiating aim to be a more social marathon training program, the brewery accepts runners of all skill levels and is quick to provide beers after a run. Coinciding with the first week of training, Fifty West will introduce a new beer crafted specifically for people pursuing a balanced and active lifestyle. Quencher, a 100 calorie, gluten-reduced beer featuring low alcohol, no added sugars, and the addition of electrolytes, will be available at Greater Cincinnati Kroger locations, beginning the second week of January. 

“The trend of “healthier-for-you” beer is on the horizon with a slew of new products coming to market. I believe we are uniquely positioned to do well in the segment. Our established Cincinnati campus featuring volleyball leagues, canoe and kayak rentals, a cycling shop, and access to the Little Miami Scenic Trail allows us to activate and provide real experiences around Quencher,” said Max Fram Fifty West’s Vice President of Strategy and Operations.

A preview night and free group fun run for anyone interested in Fifty West Training Groups will be held at Jackrabbit O’Bryonville on January 2nd at 6:30pm. The store will additionally be offering 20% off participant’s total bill that evening (some exclusions apply). More information and registration for the group is now open on the brewery’s website. https://fiftywestbrew.com/training-groups/

Urban Artifact Press Release: Night Market -- Retailer Appreciation Program Release

Introducing our newest Retailer Appreciation Beer Night Market

Beer Stats Beer Name:  Night Market Beer Style:  Midwest Fruit Tart Fruit(s) used:  Mangosteens & Bananas ABV:  9.5% IBU: 15

To show our gratitude for our partners, we are releasing the next beer in our Retailer Appreciation Program.  Night Market is a bright and refreshing beer to finish off summer with, featuring notes of banana and various tropical fruits - this beer is the perfect drink for a late summer afternoon!  As part of our Retailer Appreciation Program, this beer will be featured exclusively at retail locations in draft and cans, meaning that none of this beer will see the UA taproom.  We hope that you enjoy this beer as much as we have, and continue to enjoy our products for years to come!   Mangosteen vs. Mangoes *Mangosteens and mangoes are very different fruits and only share a commonplace of origin  With the release of Night Market, we wanted to share some of the differences between mangosteens and mangoes! Here are some facts about mangosteens: Native to Southeast Asia Taste like a mixture of lychee, peach, strawberry, and pineapple Need an annual rainfall of at least 50in Need temperatures between 50℉-100℉ to grow It takes between 7-15 years for a mangosteen tree to start producing fruit The national fruit of Thailand  With the release of Night Market, we wanted to share some of the differences between mangosteens and mangoes! Here are some quick facts about mangoes: A juicy, stone fruit Are native to Southeast Asia The national fruit of India and Pakistan Cultivated in India as early as 2000 BC Related to cashews and pistachios Their trees can grow up to 131ft tall Have trees that are still producing fruit after 300 years Take anywhere from 3-6 months to ripen

About Urban Artifact  Urban Artifact is a brewery in Ohio that produces only sour beer with a focus on real fruit and ingredients. Located in the heart of the city with a taproom, full bar, and live music venue, in the historic St. Patrick’s Church in Cincinnati's Northside neighborhood. Urban Artifact opened their doors with their first beers and music shows in April 2015. Urban Artifact’s beers are inspired by their culture and community, and by the microscopic natural world around us.