{"id":1390,"date":"2022-11-21T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-22T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beermonthclub.com\/blog\/?p=1390"},"modified":"2022-11-21T14:31:13","modified_gmt":"2022-11-21T22:31:13","slug":"craft-beer-advent-calendar-improving-holidays-one-beer-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beermonthclub.com\/blog\/craft-beer-advent-calendar-improving-holidays-one-beer-time\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Craft Beer Advent Calendar"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Advent-Christmas-Tree-with-Beer\"<\/a>The holidays are packed with traditions. Things like Christmas trees, carols, cookie baking, drinking\u00a0Christmas beers and winter warmers<\/a>, and frantic, last-minute gift shopping<\/a> keep us busy throughout the season, but it\u2019s the little traditions that make it so enjoyable. Customary gifts, like advent calendars, are classic holiday mainstays that plenty of parents give to their kids. What\u2019s not to love about getting a surprise piece of candy every day for 24 days? Count us in. But, what about those who want a little more in their advent calendar? Well, The Microbrewed Beer of the Month Club™<\/em><\/a> has got the perfect homemade solution: a Craft Beer Advent Calendar.<\/p>\n

Yes, you read that right: an entire DIY advent calendar full of sweet, delicious craft beer. The Microbrewed Beer of the Month Club™<\/em> has noted the rising popularity of these great gifts, and we\u2019ve decided that it\u2019s time to ensure everyone knows how to make one for the beer enthusiasts in their life. When you give someone a Craft Beer Advent Calendar packed with tasty microbrews, you aren\u2019t just giving them a craft beer Christmas gift<\/a> \u2013 you\u2019re giving them 24 days of great beers. Santa\u2019s got nothing on you.<\/p>\n

\"Advent-Button\"<\/a>How to Build a Craft Beer Advent Calendar<\/h2>\n

Steps:<\/h3>\n
    \n
  1. Decide on a design (square, rectangular, or triangular)<\/li>\n
  2. Cut shipping tubes or dividers<\/li>\n
  3. Glue shipping tubes or dividers together<\/li>\n
  4. Fill each tube with a craft beer bottle or can<\/li>\n
  5. Decorate<\/li>\n
  6. Enjoy<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Building a Craft Beer Advent Calendar isn\u2019t as easy as grabbing a random box in your house, throwing in your extra\/unwanted beer, and putting some wrapping paper over the top. You need the right materials, some spare time, and a little bit of craftiness (or at least those \u201ccut stuff up and glue things together\u201d skills you hopefully mastered in kindergarten).<\/p>\n

    Start by deciding which design you want to use. There are three common options: square, rectangular, or triangular. You can find plenty of DIY beer advent calendar instructions all over the web, but making your own homemade Craft Beer Advent Calendar doesn\u2019t require a Master\u2019s in structural engineering. The Microbrewed Beer of the Month Club™<\/em> has got you covered with the basics.<\/p>\n

    Tools & supplies for a square or rectangular Craft Beer Advent Calendar:<\/h3>\n

    \u2022 A box or a case of beer
    \n\u2022 Cardboard dividers
    \n\u2022 Glue
    \n\u2022 Scissors
    \n\u2022 Wrapping paper
    \n\u2022 A marker<\/p>\n

    For the square and rectangular options, you can easily use a moving box or a used case of beer, specifically the kind with built-in cardboard dividers \u2013 any case of bottled beer should have these. You can choose to lay the box on its side, or keep it flat on its bottom. Simply place your beers into the box, make sure they\u2019re held in place with the dividers, and cover the top with festive wrapping paper. Mark the locations of each beer using the numbers 1-24, and you\u2019re set. Feel free to pat yourself on the back and enjoy a celebration beer (NOT one of the beers from the calendar). If you want, you can add a 25th slot for a little extra something something. More on that below.<\/p>\n

    \"Advent-Christmas-Tree-Supplies\"<\/a><\/h3>\n

    Tools & supplies for a triangular Craft Beer Advent Calendar:<\/h3>\n

    \u2022 Poster\/shipping tubes
    \n\u2022 Glue
    \n\u2022 Scissors
    \n\u2022 Wrapping paper
    \n\u2022 A marker
    \n\u2022 Stickers (optional)<\/p>\n

    Now, for those with a craftier side, the triangular option offers a little extra fun. You\u2019ll need to buy some long shipping tubes capable of fitting bottles or cans, and then cut these up into 24 even sections. Glue them together however you want, though we suggest making it triangular, as it\u2019ll look a little like a Christmas tree. You could even put a star on top if you\u2019re feeling particularly festive – we won\u2019t judge you.<\/p>\n

    After gluing the tubes together, fill the tubes with tasty beers, decorate and cover the front with a little wrapping paper, and mark the tube openings with the numbers 1-24. You now have a triangular Craft Beer Advent Calendar to give to your best beer buddy. He or she’s gonna love it.<\/p>\n

    An important side note that must be mentioned: don\u2019t be lame and fill your Beer Advent Calendar with a case of the same macrobeer. Be creative with the beer you choose by selecting unique beers from all 7 continents. Well, 6 of the 7, at least. We don\u2019t think anyone is brewing in Antarctica (even though that\u2019s an awesome idea). You could be extra festive and fill it with nothing but unique holiday beers!<\/p>\n

    Keep in mind that a Craft Beer Advent Calendar isn\u2019t confined to Christmas time. Arbor Day, Flag Day, Bring Your Daughter to Work day, it doesn\u2019t matter – you can make the 24 days leading up to any holiday special (and tasty) with your Craft Beer Advent Calendar.<\/p>\n

    Improving Your Beer Advent Calendar<\/h2>\n

    \"Advent-Christmas-Tree\"<\/a>So, how do you improve on something as awesome as a Beer Advent Calendar? It\u2019s simple, really: you spread that cheer throughout the year.<\/p>\n

    A traditional advent calendar features 24 slots representing the 24 days leading up to Christmas, but who says that you have to follow tradition? Add a 25th slot, and give your friend a gift that keeps on giving: a membership to The Microbrewed Beer of the Month Club<\/em><\/a>. After all, who doesn\u2019t want amazing craft beers from around the country (and the world) delivered to their door once a month throughout the year? No one, that\u2019s who.<\/p>\n

    For the widest selection of beers, choose between our brand-new Hop-Heads Beer Club<\/a>, our\u00a0U.S. Microbrewed Beer Club<\/a>, our International Beer Club<\/a>, or get the best of both worlds with our U.S. and International Variety Beer Club<\/a>. But, if you\u2019ve got a beer lover who spends their time and energy hunting down the rarest, most obscure beers, we\u2019ll suggest The Rare Beer Club™<\/a>, our only club that features the world\u2019s best hand-selected rare beers.<\/p>\n

    Now, go out there, build your own Craft Beer Advent Calendar, and make some lucky beer lover\u2019s Christmas the best one they\u2019ve had. And remember: if you really want to make sure they have the best Beer Year of their lives, give them a membership to The Microbrewed Beer of the Month Club<\/em>. Santa always likes those who are nice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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