True story: I love to Google random word combinations that involve beer. And by doing so, I stumble across some pretty awesome (and some not-so-awesome) things. So I have decided that, from now on, I am going to start posting my awesome discoveries on Drink With The Wench in the category I am calling FTW — aka For The Win.

Today’s beer-mazing FTW comes from Etsy (and I have a feeling that this is going to be a trend). The designer is Bethany Shorb, the company The Cyberoptix® TieLab, and the product is beer, specifically hops, barley and wheat, neckties.

The neckties are impressively intricately designed, intertwining hops, barley and wheat in what I can only describe as a stunning pattern. According to the Etsy site, the ties are made of a soft microfiber, having almost the same hand as real silk and is printed with high-quality, non-toxic, waterbased ink. They run about $30 a pop, which in today’s fashion world isn’t really that high of a price — especially if you consider the artistry and time behind designing and making the ties.

As someone who likes taking a more androgynous approach to fashion, spotting me waering a tie is definitely not unheard of. I’m partial to the black one for, well, obvious reasons. So if anyone was considering getting me a Christmas present… hint hint!

Personally, I think this would make an awesome gift for any beer loving friend, boyfriend, husband, or brother. Because, let’s face it, there will always be those occasions in life where dressing like a grown-up is required, and adding a little spice to the penguin uniform can make the whole formal dress experience seem a little less dreadful.

About

The Cyberoptix® TieLab was started in 2005 after noticing a void in creative yet sophisticated neckwear. We specialize in making men (and women!) of all ages undeniably presentable. We dutifully outfit gangs of groomsmen, bridesmen and ring-bearers with our very customizable color schemes.

“Made to order” doesn’t mean “made to wait around!” We understand sometimes the “last minute is the best minute” – birthdays, anniversaries and even weddings can sneak up on you! This is my full-time gig and we both print and ship Monday-Friday. This is how we are able to offer literally thousands of color, print and size options for you, yet still keep our prices very affordable.

True story: I love to Google random word combinations that involve beer. And by doing so, I stumble across some pretty awesome (and some not-so-awesome) things. So I have decided that, from now on, I am going to start posting my awesome discoveries on Drink With The Wench in the category I am calling FTW — aka For The Win.

My latest awesome discovery is custom made recycled beer carton wallets. I found the product on Etsy, the Internet mecca of all sorts of fun and creative craft projects. My sister sent me on a mission to find her a cute new wallet. So naturally, I found myself googling beer wallet, and then stumbled across these gems. Too bad my poor little sister does not drink beer, or alcohol in general. #sadface

I love this product because not only is it beer related, but it is also sustainable — two things very near and dear to my heart. In the U.S., the wallets cost about $8 a pop– which is pretty cheap when you consider 1. the creativity behind the product 2. the time going into making the wallet and 3. the fact that it is custom-made (aka one-of-a-kind).

I’m actually thinking about contacting them to see if they would be willing to team up with Bison Brewing, an organic craft brewery in Berkeley, CA, to build some custom wallets for our team, our partners, and even our friends and fans. What do you think?

About Bombyx Beer Carton Wallets

Each wallet is a one-of-a-kind item, you can choose your favorite beer carton or I can choose a special one for you. I already have some made with cartons of Guinness, Coors Light, Birra Moretti, Victoria, Cucapá, Spaten and much more. These wallets are made with recycled beer cartons and cardboard. Handy, lightweight and spacey enough to keep in place your bills, coins, ids, tickets, coupons and whatever it fits!

The wallets ship from San Ysidro, CA through USPS. Bombyx Beer Carton Wallets are also available in San Diego, CA at the Make Good Store.

(Disclaimer: all photos belong to Bombyx)