Give the Gift of Beer

Going back as early as 7,000 BC beer has been enjoyed by people all around the world since its discovery. While methods and recipes have transformed over time and geography, the basic principles of fermentation and malting are a fascinating scientific invention. But let’s not get so technical! We get it. Beer has been around for centuries and people like it! In fact, for much of human history, alcohol was favored over water, since water purification techniques had not been developed. Can you imagine a world where it is healthier to chug a few beers than to subdue your thirst with water? Try using that excuse next time you stumble home after drinking one too many! Although in modern America we tend to think of beer among the “backyard barbeque” category more than the "fancy dinner party" experience, in ancient times beer was the preferred drink of Egyptian Pharaohs. Countries such as Germany and Belgium are proud of their hundreds of breweries and take the craft of brewing very seriously. Try purchasing a beer in a Belgian supermarket. You will literally have hundreds of varieties! In the United States local breweries are becoming more and more popular. As a result, beer is becoming more popular in higher class social circles and has earned the status of wine in some markets. Take Colorado for instance. Colorado has the most breweries per capita of any U.S. state and I think beer is without a doubt the preferred alcoholic beverage of Coloradoans. As with wine, breweries and particular restaurants have started pairing beer with certain foods for a finer dining experience. After thousands of years of experimentation and alteration, there is an endless assortment of beers available around the world, and new beers are still being created. When giving a gift, why not consider including this time honored refreshment? A beer gifts basket from Baskets By Rita is a fresh and distinctive gift for any occasion. We can customize any beer basket to contain your choice of beers or a variety chosen by our basket making, beer loving experts. We also fill our beer baskets with a array of snacks such as cheese, crackers, chips and salsa, nuts, summer sausage, and popcorn. Take for example our Beer Gift Basket. This is the perfect Beer gift for that special guy or gal who enjoys great beer. Our heavy willow basket is filled with a 6 pack of your favorite Colorado Micro brew, chip and salsa, assorted nuts, beef jerky, snack bites, trail mix, crackers, beer cheese and more. Send our Beer Gift Basket filled with everything needed to celebrate their special day. If browsing this post has made your thirsty for more, why not take my advice and sign onto and find yourself a beer basket? Don’t forget to pass this along via Facebook or Twitter! www.basketsbyrita.com