Unique Gifts for Dad

American Pale Ale Craft Beer Brewing Kit
Is there a dad in your life who enjoys a 6-pack and isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty? With this kit, he can brew his own pale ale right at home. It’s got everything he needs, including a carboy, thermometer, recipe kit, and helpful guide. We think he’ll like the end result, too: it’s crisp, hoppy, and bitter, with light malt flavors. And if you’re lucky, and over 21, he’ll save a sip for you.

Hefeweizen Craft Beer Brewing Kit
Smooth, easy to drink, and with faint notes of citrus and clove, Hefeweizen is one of the best beers to enjoy in the summer. And this summer, you dad can brew his own. This kit comes with a carboy, thermometer, and all the other tools he’ll need, along with a recipe kit and a guide to craft brewing.

Original Buddha Board
Give a stressed-out dad the gift of relaxation, in a way he never expected. When he draws on the Buddha Board with bamboo brush and water, his art will appear and evaporate in a couple seconds, leaving him with a clean slate and a clear mind. It’s a peaceful addition to any work desk. And unlike sticky notes, the board can be reused and last for years.

Ultra Suede Tablet Pillow in Brown
Does your dad have a tablet or NOOK? Here’s a functional and stylish way for him to type, read, or watch a movie on it. His device fits in the attached pocket, keeping his hands free to answer the phone or enjoy a cup of coffee. And the color is sure to match any dad-friendly décor.

The Homemade Gin Kit
The only thing better than an ice-cold martini is one that you make from scratch. This attractively packaged kit includes the bottles, funnel, strainer, juniper berries, and botanicals that your dad will need to whip up his own batch of gin. He’ll only need to supply the base alcohol. (And the olives, of course.)

High Five Bookend
Dads with a little personality and a lot of books will get a kick out of these black bookends, made out of concrete-filled resin. They’re perfect for holding up the books that he’s scored at Barnes & Noble over the years, and they’re sure to start some conversations with houseguests. They may even result in a few high-fives.

Bronzed 30-Minute Hourglass
A timepiece this stunning and classic is positively timeless. The hourglass, made from solid wood and bronze and filled with white sand, stands 5.25 inches tall. It’s a perfect addition to any dad’s desk or bookshelf, whether he uses it to time events or just to add a little touch of the past to his décor.

Grids and Guides: A Notebook for Visual Thinkers
This isn’t your ordinary notebook, making it the perfect gift for your not-so-ordinary dad. Modeled after vintage laboratory notebooks, it repeats eight styles of graph paper across 144 pages, and includes pages that feature geometry formulas, the periodic table, and other scientific and mathematical charts. It’s a hip gift for science-minded dads, dads who appreciate classic aesthetics, or dads who could use a unique spot to jot down the grocery list.

Tool Pen in Gift Box
It’s like a Swiss army knife you can sign checks with. What looks like just a ballpoint pen opens to reveal mini-screwdrivers (flat and Philips head), and along the pen’s edges you’ll find a built-in water level and a ruler that measures inches and centimeters. That’s a whole lot of utility that your dad can slip behind his ear.

Golf Club Pen Set
For the dad who can’t take his mind off of golf: this charming set comes with three pens, crafted to look like a wedge, a driver, and a putter. They may be too small for the golf course, but they’re the perfect accessory for his home or office. And he won’t need a caddy to carry them around.

“Behind Every Good Kid is a Great Dad” Wood Box Sign
Want to bring a tear to your dad’s eye? Nothing’s for sure, but your odds are good if you present him with this 10-inch sign. Printed on wood that’s been painted black with a distressed, antique finish, it’s a thoughtful, enduring way of showing your dad how important he’s been in your life.

Chemistry 101 Flask Book
Know a dad who likes a good practical joke? We bet he’ll love this “book,” which hides a 4-ounce stainless steel flask inside of it. Both the flask and the book cover display the chemical compound for liquor, giving science-minded dads an extra chuckle. With a gift this fun, we bet he won’t even want to conceal it.

Parrot MiniDrone Rolling Spider
When you give Dad a present like this, you can be sure that Father’s Day won’t be boring. The Rolling Spider connects via Bluetooth to your smartphone or tablet for easy piloting, and can fly indoors or outdoors, doing preprogrammed flips and turns that are sure to turn everyone’s heads. It can even take pictures and scale walls and ceilings. All and all, it’s a pretty exciting way to say Happy Father’s Day.
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