Wooden Brain Teaser Puzzles For Adults
Wood and rope brain teasers have been around for centuries, here are two of the best wooden brain teasers for adults.
But first, why do we think they are the best?
Well not only are they a great puzzle but once unlocked they release either wine or beer that can be enjoyed!
Wooden Wine Bottle Puzzle
While there have been a few different wine bottle puzzles created overseas this one is a hybrid and takes inspiration from multiple different version to create a new unique version that isn't available anywhere else.
What's Included With The Wine Bottle Puzzle?
- Bottle of wine (select which style of wine you would like on the product page)
- 5 piece wine bottle puzzle (puzzle box, locking lid, locking pins (x2) and locking loop)
- QR code for how to solve and reset the puzzle
- Complimentary gift card with message
The puzzle is sent with a bottle of wine already locked in ready for gifting.
The puzzle can be re-locked and a video link to unlock the puzzle is provided with every purchase.
What Wine Options Are There?
There are 6 different wines to choose from across red and white varieties. These are shiraz, pinot noir, premium red blend, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc and premium white wine.
Difficulty Level
In terms of difficulty we rate the wooden wine bottle brain teaser an 8 out of 10.
Click here to buy a Wine Bottle Brain Teaser Puzzle.
Wooden Beer Can Puzzle
The first of its type in the world (as far as we know), these have been designed and made in Australia.
What's Included With The Beer Can Puzzle?
- 1, 2 or 4 beers in cans (select which option you would like on the product page)
- 6 piece beer can puzzle (puzzle base, sides (x2), slotted lid, locking pin and locking rope)
- QR code for how to solve and reset the puzzle
- Complimentary gift card with message
The puzzle is sent with a beer can(s) already locked in ready for gifting.
The puzzle can be re-locked and a video link to unlock the puzzle is provided with every purchase.
What Options Are There?
There are 3 puzzle options. Either a single beer, 2 beers or a 4 pack of beer. The 2 and 4 pack feature a mix of beers which makes it a great gift for a beer lover that likes to try different beers.
Difficulty Level
In terms of difficulty we rate the wooden beer can brain teaser a 6 our of 10, however, you can upgrade to the more difficult lock which is perfect for avid puzzle enthusiasts or just because you want to make it harder for them!
Click here to buy a Beer Can Brain Teaser Puzzle.
Who Are These Puzzles Great Gifts For?
- An adult who loves the challenge of conquering a brain teaser puzzle
- Wine / beer lovers
What Occasions Are These Adult Brain Teaser Perfect For?
- Christmas as a stocking filler
- Workplace Kris Kringle
- Father's Day
- Housewarming
- Novelty gag gift for someone who loves beer
- Milestone birthdays like 30th, 40th or 50th
Top 2 Beer Advent Calendars (2024)
Beer Advent Calendars have become a bit of a tradition and are a great way to count down the last few weeks to Christmas.
We've been doing our advent calendar since 2020 and our sister company Beer Cartel have been doing theirs since 2016 so it's fair to say we've collectively learnt a thing or two about making great advent calendars!
Between the two we have sold over 40,000 advent calendars, which is equal to 1,000,000 beers enjoyed by beer drinkers across Australia!
As a result of these staggering numbers they have become Australia's favourite Beer Advent Calendars.
So here's a bit about the 2 advent calendars, what they include, how they differ and who will love getting stuck into one of these.
Brewquets Beer Advent Calendar - PRE-ORDER FROM START OF OCTOBER
Key Features of our Beer Advent Calendar:
- 25 different beers from 25 different Australian breweries, including some of our favourite beers
- New selection for 2023
- Gift giving ready box with QR codes underneath each daily flap for tasting notes for that days beer
- Over 5,000 sold with more than 60 five star reviews
- Priced at $169.99 which includes free shipping included
Who's This Designed For?
Our advent calendar is perfect for those that enjoy craft beer and a range of styles from lagers to pale ales and amber ales.
Click here to buy the 2023 Brewquets Beer Advent Calendar.
Beer Cartel Advent Calendar - PRE-ORDER NOW!
Key Features of the Beer Cartel Advent Calendar:
- 25 exclusive beers brewed for the advent calendar from some of Australia's top craft breweries.
- Gift giving ready box with a QR code underneath each daily flap for tasting notes for that days beer
- Over 35,000 sold with more than 100 five star reviews
- Priced at $179.99 + delivery which is $10-$20 depending on the delivery location
Who's This Designed For?
Beer Cartel's advent calendar is desiged for the craft beer drinker that is a bit further along their journey in trying different beers. With a focus on exclusively brewed beers gives the brewers and Beer Cartel a bit more liberty in including some new flavours.
Click here to buy the 2024 Beer Cartel Beer Advent Calendar.
Unique Wine Gift For Wine Lovers
If you are looking for a cool and unique wine gift for a wine lover then this is hands down the solution to your gifting needs!
We designed and created the Wine Bottle Puzzle as a fun and unique way to gift wine.
Designed and made here in Australia it has become a popular gift for those looking for something a little different. Afterall the wine lover you are gifting to probably has enough decanters, wine glasses and wine stoppers!
About The Wine Bottle Puzzle
Made from plantation sourced timber the wine bottle puzzle box is specially designed to not only hold the bottle of wine but also has a lid that is locked in place with a brain teaser locking puzzle. It's a great conversation starter and very unique way to gift wine.
The wine shaped cut out at the front of the box allows the lucky recipient to see what awaits them inside but they can only enjoy the wine once they have solved the rope and ring locking brain teaser!
What's Included With The Wine Bottle Puzzle
- A bottle of wine of course! On the Wine Bottle Puzzle product page you have the choice of 6 different red and white wines, just select one to be included.
- 6 piece wine bottle puzzle (puzzle box, locking lid, locking pins (x2), metal ring and locking loop)
- QR code for how to solve and reset the puzzle
- Complimentary gift card with message
- Option for add-ons from chocolate, gadgets and more
The puzzle is sent with a bottle of wine already locked in ready for gifting.
The puzzle can be re-locked and a video link (QR code) to unlock the puzzle is provided with every purchase.
While they may have received a wine gift before they'll never have received one like this!
Top 3 Soccer Coach Gifts
Here are our 3 top selling gifts for soccer coaches which make the perfect present to say thanks to an awesome coach at the end of the season.
#1 Coach Dozen Beer Gift Pack
Our classic, and extremely popular 12 pack, is presented in a themed in a Thanks Coach You're #1 box wrapped with a bow.
Upon opening the box coach will be in awe of the 12 different Australian beers from 12 different breweries being showcased. With a variety of styles it's a great tasting pack and will allow coach to explore different beers.
This pack is a great option if just yourself or a few people are chipping in to get coach something this year.
The dozen Coach beer gift is also available iwith 12 VB or Great Northern beers.
#1 Coach 24 Beer Gift Pack
The super-sized version of the dozen beer pack mentioned above this is one that any beer loving coach will be truly in awe of.
Featuring 24 different beers from 24 different Australian breweries and presented in a super-sized "Thanks Coach You're #1" stylish black box with a bow there really isn't anything else like it!
The Coach 24 Beer gift pack is a great option when there are multiple people chipping in to buy coach a gift at the end of the season. If there are 10 of you chipping in then $20 each will be sufficient to get coach this pack plus a few extra items from our add-on selection.
Thank You Wine & Chocolate Gift Hamper
With a choice of different red and white wine styles it's a great option for a coach that might not be all that into beer.
This gift hamper features a bottle of wine, Thank You themed milk chocolate and a Thank You gift card with personalised message.
Tip: if you are unsure which wine to select, Shiraz is hands down the most popular gifting wine.
Free Gift Card & Message
All our gifts come with a free complimentary gift card and message. Simply add your message of thanks for your coach into the message box on the product page and we'll take care of the rest.
Delivery Options
We offer free delivery on orders over $100. We have add-ons that make for a great addition to a gift hamper from glassware to snacks and books - the options to customise are nearly endless!
What Our Customers Have To Say
We love our products and have been selling them since 2016 but don't just take our word for how great they are as a gifting option. Over the years we have received over 1,000 five star reviews from our customers. Here's what some of our 50,000+ customers have to say:
What Do You Put In A Men’s Hamper? (Top 10 Items To Include)
While the list of gifts for men can be endless these are the top items you can put into a gift hamper you are giving to a man.
But before we dive in, how do we know these are great additions to a hamper for men?
We're not one to toot our own horn but it's kinda what we do!
Since 2015 we've been selling hampers that are predominantly gifted to men so you are in safe hands with these recommendations.
So without further delay here is a list of the top 10 things to put in a men's hamper:
1. Alcohol: all our hampers feature beer, wine, whisky, gin, cider or champagne. From pale ales to lagers, red wine to champagne and whisky, we've done all the leg work to get you the best alcohol to include in a hamper.
If you want to include a fun alcohol gift why not add one of our Beer Can Puzzles or Wine Bottle Puzzles. These are like 2 gifts in 1!
2. Chocolate: we recommend milk chocolate as this is always well received. Dark chocolate can be polarising.
We have a range of chocolate that is themed for various occasions, with everything from birthdays to anniversaries covered.
3. Snacks: some nuts or jerky will always go down a treat.
Guys love to munch on something while having a drink which is why we have 2 of the most popular snacks available, jerky and nuts!
4. Book: this can be a bit tricky if you don't know the person super well but luckily our books cater for a wide audience like The Aussie BBQ Bible or Ultimate Road Trips in Australia. Who doesn't like a good road trip?! Again we've done all the leg work for you featuring only best sellers, you can view all the books here.
5. Selfcare Products: these are popular when gifting to family, like gifting to a husband. Add a toiletry bag with some moisturiser and shaving gel or a shower caddy like these ones.
6. Tool Gadget: men LOVE gadgets! Our three best sellers are the Drill Chill 2 Minute Beer Chiller, the 14-in-1 Bike Multitool and the BBQ Digital Meat Probe.
7. Glassware: the perfect accompaniment to beer, wine or cider is a glass ready to drink from. View all our best selling glassware here.
8. Wallet: most men carry a wallets and a nice wallet is always a good option to replace one that might be a bit tired and worn. We range the Vulkit Pop Up Card Holder wallet, it's perfect for the cashless society we all find ourselves in.
9. BBQ Gadget: most men love to BBQ so why not add something like the compact BBQ Grill scraper or the ThermoPro Digital BBQ Meat Thermometer
And last but not least....
10. Gift Card with a message: without a doubt you have to include a gift message. We include a free standard gift message on an postcard size card but if you can upgrade this to a handwritten message for some extra personal touch.
Like the idea of a hamper for a guy but don't want to go through the hassle of making it all yourself?
Thankfully that's what we do day in and day out so we have some great mens hampers ready to go!
Simply pick the alcohol hamper you would like to have an we will add the extras to go along with it.
It's so simple you can be done in a matter of minutes, we recommend starting here and selecting a mens gift hamper first.
Then you can shop all the add-ons to customise your gift hamper.
Looking for a ready made solution? These are some of our best selling hampers for men.
Birthday Dozen Brews
Thank You Beer Hamper
GlenFiddich Whisky Gift Set
Duo Red Wine Gift Hamper
The Brewquets Story: 2015 to Today
If you’ve ever placed an order with us, thank you.
Your order has not only sent someone an awesome gift we are sure they will love, but it helps support a local independent Australian business - something we are so grateful for.
One thing we have realised over time is that not everyone knows our story, so here it is....
The Early Days
It was 2015 when our original founder, Anna Jackson, while on maternity leave, concocted the idea which was to become Brewquets.
The objective was to answer the age-old problem: what do you send someone who just isn’t into flowers?
Armed with that question she landed on the idea of a Beer Bouquet and created the “Brewquet”. An intentional play on words between brew and bouquet.
On April Fools day 2016 (no joke) she launched in Sydney with the 3 Beer Brewquet. A simple but thoughtful gift that was perfect for those who weren’t into flowers (mostly men!).
Pic: Anna Jackson, original founder of Brewquets
After a year at the helm Anna decided to hand over the reins and sell the business to Ryan T. and Ryan N. who were working in the business. Fast forward another year and with some growth, a great Valentine’s Day in 2018 and exposure on the Sunrise morning show Ryan and Ryan decided the business needed another steward to guide it into the future.
After an exchange of emails to a variety of possible suitors the founders of Beer Cartel purchased the business almost exactly 2 years to the day from when it was founded (April 10th 2018).
At the time the co-founders of Beer Cartel, Geoff & Richard, (who are still at the helm of both businesses) had experienced success with their beer gifting range and were looking to create a separate business that was solely focused on alcohol gifting. Needless to say the purchase was timely and a perfect fit.
Pic: Geoff Huens (left) and Richard Kelsey (right)
2018 to Today
Since 2018 Geoff, Richard and the team have set out to continue growing the business. In 2019 they launched the Valentine’s Dozen Brews and the Long Stem Brews which turned out to be extremely popular. Similar to Anna’s original focus, these were designed to be the beer equivalent of a long stem / dozen roses that are traditionally given on Valentine’s Day.
So popular were these new products that the range was extended with the likes of the Beer-thday, Thank You, Father’s Day and Christmas Dozen. These are now some of Brewquets best sellers and have been received by tens of thousands of lucky recipients around Australia.
Over the years the range has continued to expand as we drive to deliver on our mission of creating a great alcohol gifting business which is simple purchase from and creates unique gifting experiences for the recipients.
We now offer gifts not only with beer but also wine, champagne and cider. You can also customise your gift with a great range of add-ons to tailor the gift perfectly for the recipient.
We can’t wait for the next chapters of the business to evolve and thank you for your ongoing support.
Cheers,
Geoff, Richard and the team at Brewquets
Gift Baskets For Men
Whether you call it a gift basket, gift hamper or a gift box we're sure you'll find a gift he will love.
Since 2016 we've been creating five star gifts for men that will make you look like a gift giving legend, all within a few clicks of the mouse... or taps of your smart phont screen!
Who Are We & What Do We Do?
Brewquets is an alcohol gifting business based in Sydney, Australia. We started in 2016 out of frustration of trying to find great gifts that men would love receiving. We first started with our popular 3 Beer Brewquet and since then have evolved to include not only beer but also wine, champagne and cider.
If he enjoys a glass of beer, wine or cider then we are sure you'll find a gift perfect to give him. Our products are five star rated, over 1,000+ five star reviews, but don't just take our word for it, here's the reviews we have on Google.
What Occasions Do We Cater For?
We have gift baskets suitable for all sorts of occasions, from sending birthday wishes to saying thanks. We even have seasonal themed gift boxes for Christmas, Father's Day and Valentine's Day.
Out most popular occasion is for birthdays, click here to view our birthday gift range.
What Do We Include In Gift Baskets For Men?
At their core all our gift baskets have some form of alcohol. The most popular for men is either beer or wine, but we also have cider and champagne available.
Many customers choose to have the hampers as they are (and they make a brilliant gift as is!) but others will customise the gift basket hamper with some extra add-ons.
These extra add-ons that can be included are the likes of:
- handwritten gift message to add a personal touch to the gift
- snacks like gourmet nuts or jerky
- milk chocolate
- glassware
- beer or wine accessories like the Drill Chill or wine bottle aerator
- a best selling book he can enjoy while sampling some of the beers
- games like Cards Against Humanity
- cufflinks
Our Top Selling Gift Basket Hampers
Birthday Dozen Brews
With over 7,000 sold this is hands down our best selling beer gift. It features 12 different Australian beers and is presented in a "Happy Beer-thday" gift box to send them well wishes.
Birthday 24 Beer Gift Box
The big brother of the Birthday Dozen brews this beer gift box makes one heck of a gifting statement. Weighing in at a whopping 11 kilograms it is huge and is definitely one that has the WOW! factor when opened up.
It features 24 different beers he'll enjoy sampling all while thanking you for such an awesome gift.
Thank You Beer Hamper
A good option of you need to send a guy a little something to say thanks. Maybe he helped you out, is always there for you or is just a deadset legend and you want to let him know.
Featuring a mix of 9 beers and snacks to go with it this is a great all rounder. Presented in our signature black box with a bow it is themed with a "Thank You" design in the lid of the box.
Thank You Shiraz Wine & Chocolate
If he is a wine drinker then this is a great option. Shiraz is the number one selling red wine varietal in Australia and the wine we sell the most of for gifts. If its not his birthday don't worry we also sell the same wine with a Thank You or Choc & Chill milk chocolate bar (and corresponding themed gift card).
Sydney Beer Gift Delivery Service
Are you looking for a beer gift delivered in Sydney?
We'll we are here to help!
A Little Bit About Us
Brewquets is a Sydney based beer gift delivery service and has been operating since 2016. We were born out of a frustration of finding it hard to get great simple gifts for men for birthdays, to say thanks, for Father's Day and all sorts of other gifting occasions.
We first launched with our popular 3 Beer Bouquet and since then have added a range of other beer gifts from our popular Birthday Dozen Brews and Long Stem Brews to our yearly Christmas Beer Advent Calendar.
We are Sydney based meaning we can get gifts dispatched and delivered within the greater Sydney metro area quickly.
Our Most Popular Beer Gifts For Sydney Delivery
Birthday Dozen Brews
This beer gift pack features 12 different Australian beers beautifully packaged in one of our signature themed black box wrapped with a satin bow. The box itself has a "Happy Beerthday" artwork on the inside label so as soon as the recipient opens the box they'll be greeted by your well wishes.
This beer gift comes with a complimentary gift message and option for adding extras like snacks or a beer glass.
Thank You Beer Hamper
A beer hamper perfect for saying thanks. It includes 9 different beers, chocolate, gourmet nuts and jerky all packaged in a Thank You themed gift box wrapped with a bow.
This beer hamper comes with a complimentary gift message and option for adding extras like a beer glass or hand written gift message.
Birthday 24 Beer Gift Pack
The upsized version of the Birthday Dozen brews this is a great option when gifting to a super craft beer enthusiast. Featuring 24 different beers it weighs in at a whopping 11 kilograms. Upon opening the recipient will experience a jaw dropping selection of beers staring back at them with all the beautiful labels and different brewery brands. It is the ultimate gift to get that WOW! reaction.
Includes complimentary gift message and option for adding extras like jerky and nuts.
Long Stem Brews
One of our most unique beer gifts and was originally launched for Valentine's Day as the beer equivalent of the long stem rose.
It features a long stem box wrapped with a bow and includes beers and some snacks. Perfect if you want to have the recipient really scratching their head as to what they are opening.
Includes complimentary gift message.
How To Order For Delivery?
Our website is designed for simple and easy ordering. Once you have selected you beer gift simply add a gift message, any add ons you would like and add it to the online shopping cart. Then head through the online checkout, we accept Visa, MasterCard, Amex, PayPal, After Pay and Zip Pay.
How Are The Gifts Sent?
UInlike other gift companies we ship all our beer gift packs and hampers in plain brown cardboard box. This is done for 2 key reasons:
- If the gift is intended as a surprise or you share a household with the recipient the surprise won't be ruined. The recipient will only see what is inside once the outer shipping box is opened.
- Sending the beer gift in a separate box ensures that the gift box isn't damaged in transit.
How Do These Beer Gifts Rate?
We love the gifts we send but don't just take our word for it, there are over 1,000 5 star product reviews on the website and we rate highly on Google reviews too.
Got A Question?
We here to help so if you have any questions please send us an message using the chat box on the website.
Melbourne Craft Beer Gift Hampers
Melbourne and the greater state of Victoria is undoubtedly the home of craft beer and so it's no wonder that a big portion of our craft beer gift hampers are delivered to lucky recipients across the great city of Melbourne.
Who Are We?
In short we are Australia's beer gifting specialists.
Brewquets was born in 2016 out of frustration of trying to find simple gifts that would make great gifts for men. We first launched our 3 beer bouquet, also known as the Brewquet (play on words of Brew and Bouquet of flowers), and since then have evolved to offer gifts across a wide range of alcohol including beer, wine, champagne and cider.
But enough about us! You came here looking for awesome craft beer hampers that are available for delivery in Melbourne, so here are our top selling beer gift hampers.
Top Melbourne Beer Gift Hampers
1. Beerth-day Dozen Brews
This is our best seller featuring 12 different beers packaged in a "Happy Beerth-day" gift box it's sure to hit the spot for craft beer enthusiasts.
2. Birthday Beer Hamper
A birthday beer hamper with the perfect mix of beers and snacks this gift hamper contains 9 different craft beers, birthday themed chocolate, gourmet nuts and beef jerky.
3. Thank You 24 Beer Gift Pack
Wether you need to send someone some thanks for helping move or giving you sage advice this is the ultimate thank you gift box. Featuring 24 different beers and weighing in at a whopping 11 kilograms it's sure to make a mark.
4. Six Can Beer Gift Hamper
A smaller all-rounder hamper, the 6 can beer gift hamper with glass is a great for sending for a wide range of occasions. It features 6 beers, a beer glass and option for adding jerky and nuts.
Seasonal Beer Hampers
The above packs are our most popular throughout the year but we also have seasonal versions made specifically for Valentine's Day, Father's Day and Christmas.
How Do These Beer Hampers Rate?
We have over 1,000 five star product reviews on our site and are highly rated on Google too.
How To Place An Order?
Orders can be placed in a matter of minutes through our website. Once you have found the perfect beer gift for the occasion simply add a gift message, add any extras you'd like to customise your hamper, add it all to the cart and process through the online checkout.
What Payment Methods Can Be Used?
We accept Visa, MasterCard, Amex, PayPal, After Pay and ZipPay.
How Long Is Delivery?
Delivery can be as quick as next day if using express and depending on the delivery destination. The majority of our parcels are delivered within 2-3 days if using standard delivery.
Can I Customise My Beer Hamper?
Yes you can! We have a range of add on options you can add to your cart to customise your hamper. From books, glassware through to snacks and chocolate the entire range of add ons can be viewed here.
Birthday Gift Box For Him
Whether you are looking for your husband, father, brother, boyfriend or male work colleague we are sure to have a Birthday gift box for him that is sure to please.
We started Brewquets back in 2016 with an aim to making mens gifting simpler and also give you the peace of mind that he will love the gift you give him.
Since then we have served over 50,000 customers and received over 1,000 five star reviews for our gift boxes! (which are mostly bought for men)
Some of our gift boxes, like our popular Beer-thday Dozen Brews has sold over 7,000 boxes!
But we don't just have beer, we cater for those that enjoy wine and cider too.
So without further ado here are our most popular birthday gift boxes for men.
Birthday Beer Gift Boxes
Select from either a 12 or 24 beer gift box featuring different beers from Australian breweries he will love trying. Both of these gift boxes come in a themed Happy Birthday box.
Birthday Beer Hamper
A great mix of beers and snacks this is a great all rounder. The hamper comes with 9 different Australian beers, gourmet nuts, jerly and birthday themed milk chocolate block. This hamper also comes in a themed Happy Birthday box (the same box the Birthday Dozen above comes in).
Birthday Wine Gift Boxes
For guys that are more into their wines these two wine gift boxes are a great option. Featuring either 1 or 2 bottles of wine (you choose the type of wine from the product page) and a milk chocolate bar you can also add extras like gourmet nuts, a wine aerator or glass to make this a more customised wine gift.
Birthday Cider Gift Box
And if beer or wine isn't his thing than there is always cider! Featuring 6 different ciders (2 of each) this cider mix is presented in a Happy Birthday themed box.
Is a Gift Message Included?
Yes, all gift boxes have a free message included. You can upgrade this to a handwritten version to add a personalised touch to your gift. Simply select the handwritten message add on from the product page.
Are These Gifts Really That Good?
Yes, but don't just take our word for it! We have over 1,000 five star reviews on the website which you can see on each product page. And we have great Google reviews too.
Can I Customise The Gift Boxes?
Yes, we have a selection of add-ons which you can add to the gift boxes to customise and personalise. The add-ons include snack items like nuts and jerky as well as non-food items like books, card games, glassware or a hand written card. These add ons can be added during the online ordering process or directly from the add on.
How Long Does Delivery Take?
We deliver Australia wide so delivery time does depend on the delivery destination, but the vast majority of our parcels are delivered within 1-2 business days. We also have express delivery available for most products which is a priority service and is generally next business day delivery.
I Still Have Another Question!
We're hear to help, just send us a message using the chat box on the website and we'd more than happy to assist with your question.
How Many Cans Of Beer Are Needed For A Beer Can Cake?
While it may seem like a simple question unless you’ve made a beer can cake before it’ll take a bit of trial and error to get it right.
But why go through the headaches of trial and error when when we’ve done the hard work for you!
There are two sizes of beer can cake you can make, with either 12 cans or 24 cans.
We’ve written step by step instructions for both types of beer can cake, you can visit the instruction pages by clicking the links below.
12 Can Beer Can Cake instructions
24 Can Beer Can Cake insructions
To buy a ready made selection of 12 or 24 beers perfect for making a beer can cake simply click on one if the images below.
How To Make A Beer Can Cake (24 Can Version)
We've previously written about creating a beer can cake (with our popular Beer-thday Dozen brews) but this version is for a supersized version using 24 beer cans!
This guide to making a 3 tiered 24 can beer cake uses our Birthday 24 Beer Gift Pack as a base. You can have these beers delivered straight to your door, add a few festive birthday additions and bingo you have a unique beer gift cake to present to someone on their special day.
First Of All, What Is A Beer Can Cake?
A Beer Can Cake (or Beer Can Tower Cake) is a selection of beers stacked in such a way to look like a tiered birthday cake.
It's not a cake you can eat as such (but you can add edible elements, more on that below) but this is a cake the lucky recipient can drink!
The cake is made in a location where the lucky recipient will be celebrating their birthday, e.g. at home or your venue of choice if they are celebrating at a function centre for example.
It can be the only gift given to the lucky beer lover or it can be surrounded by other gifts to make a unique gifting table.
What's Needed To Make The 24 Beer Can Cake
The list of things you'll need are as follows:
- 24 beers in cans (you can purchase one of our popular Birthday 24 Beer Gift Pack delivered straight to your door)
- Some birthday signage. Our Birthday 24 Beer gift pack comes in a birthday themed box which can be used as a backdrop but you can add to this with additional signage.
- Cupcakes (mini and one large)
- Candle
- Confetti
- Cardboard
- Wrapping paper or plain coloured paper (we used black paper)
- Balloons
- Scissors
- String and pens or compass to create circles. You could also use bowls placed upside down to draw circles.
- Beer glass
Step By Step Instructions: How To Make A 24 Can Beer Cake
Step 1: Buy 24 Different Beers
Either go to your local bottleshop and purchase 24 different beers or have one of our 24 can birthday beer packs delivered.
Step 2: Take All The Beers Out Of The Box
The easiest of steps! Simply take the beers out of the box and set them to the side in preparation for making the beer can cake. Then ensure the lid of the box can easily remain open, e.g. use some tape to stick it to a wall.
Step 3: Sprinkle The Base Of The Box With Confetti
We used star confetti sprinkled in the bottom of the box for an extra little touch but you can use a normal hole punch to create some coloured confetti using coloured paper.
Step 4: Create The Bottom Layer
Place 12 beer cans in a circle to create the bottom layer. You won't need any in the centre as the following steps will create a base for each subsequent layer to sit on.
Step 5: Make The 3 Circle Bases For The Layers
Using a piece of cardboard draw 3 circles with a diameter of 25cm, 16cm and 9cm.
We used 2 pens and a piece of string to make the circles but you could use a compass or trace out some bowls placed upside down.
Once you have made the circles cut them out with a pair of scissors.
Step 6: Wrap The Cardboard Circles In Paper
Using some birthday gift wrapping paper or coloured paper wrap the circles, using tape to stick the paper to the underside. You could use paper in the birthday recipients favourite colour to add a personal touch to the can cake.
Step 7: Building The Second & Third Layer
Place the largest circle (25cm) on top of the bottom layer of cans.
Then using 8 cans create the next layer of the cake.
Add the second largest circle (16cm) on top of those 8 cans.
Then place 3 cans on top of that and finish by placing the smallest circle (9cm) on top of the 3 cans.
You should now have a 3 layers beer can cake with 12 cans on the bottom, 8 cans on the middle layer and 3 cans on the top layer. This leaves you with 1 can which you will be able to pour for the lucky recipient to have when you reveal the beer can cake.
Step 8: Add Mini Cupcakes
This is optional but a fun way to add something edible as part of the cake.
These were pre-bought mini cupcakes purchased from the supermarket in a pack of 24. We use about 18 of these placed around the tiers of the cake and in the base of the box.
Step 9: Add Some Birthday Signage
We used the gift card message that comes with our 24 Birthday beer gift pack taped it to the end of a chopstick and used some blu tack to wedge it between the cans on the bottom layer.
We also aded a "Cheers" sign on the other side in the same way.
Step 10: Large Cupcake & Candle
Put a candle in the large cupcake and place the cupcake on the very top of the can cake (on the smallest black circle).
Step 11: Fill The Beer Glass
After creating all the layers of the beer cake you will be left with 1 can of beer. We suggest having this chilled down and either fill it with a beer just before revealing the beer can cake or have it placed to the side ready for it to be poured. You can place the beer glass (filled or unfilled) in one of the front corners of the box.
And that's it, congratulations on creating a 3 tiered beer can cake tower!
We'd love to see your creating, simply tag @brewquets and use hashtag #beercancake when sharing to social media.
Some Other Quick Tips
If the lucky recipient wants a nice cold beer as soon as the cake is revealed (that isn't the 24th can mentioned above) there are 2 options:
1. Consider having some other beers chilled in the fridge
2. Purchase a Drill Chill attachment and the lucky recipient can chill any of the beers in the beer can cake in just 2 minutes!
3. The majority of beer cans are 375ml in size, however, there are some that are 330ml or 355ml meaning the height on these slightly smaller cans are a bit lower (by about 1cm). When creating the beer can cake it's best to put all similar sized cans together in the layers. We recommend using the smaller cans for the top layers, but if you need to 1 or 2 cans in a layer can be smaller if necessary. You can also make small cardboard discs to fit under the smaller cans so they sit at the same height as the 375ml can.