MOST dads love beer.
And with many breweries and specialist shops now on Warrington's doorstep, it is easier to get your old man a really special gift for Fathers' Day while helping an independent business.
There are many Fathers' Day beer deals on at the moment too. The ones we know are about are below.
MODERN DAY MONKS
Modern Day Monks – run by Warrington brothers Jon and Jim Waldron-Swift – are in the process of creating a new brewery and taproom at Evans House.
You may remember them from the National Market Traders Federation Young Trader of the Year competition in 2019 when they reached the final.
To celebrate Fathers' Day, they are offering 15 per cent off orders with the code DADHERO.
Visit mdmbrewery.co.uk
BATCH BOTTLESTORE
Chris Bardsley and Will Brown originally launched Batch in Altrincham in May 2019.
The craft beer specialists came to Warrington Market in April.
They have always found Fathers' Day a busy time so have launched a pick and mix style gift box service.
People looking for a gift for their dad can choose either two beers and a glass, three beers, four beers or six beers for a box.
They can choose their own or ask the team for recommendations.
Chris said: "We have beer from all four corners of the globe here, in fact we have an exciting drop from Other Half Brewing from Brooklyn, New York coming on Friday.
"They're the real cool kids of craft and their beers are very rarely seen in this country.
"We have every style of beer going such as lagers, pales ales, IPAs, double IPAs, triple IPAs, quadruple IPAs, sour beers, mixed ferm beers, stouts, wheat beers and much more."
Batch also has a new selection of natural wines at the Warrington shop for something a little different.
ANCHOR AND HOPS
Anchor and Hops with the Maison Fleur dishes
Chris Kelly, who used to work at Salopian Brewery, is a specialist in all things craft and is always happy to offer recommendations at his Stockton Heath bottle shop and micro bar.
Gift boxes are available as are gift vouchers.
Anchor and Hops, in Walton Road, has also teamed up with the international tapas restaurant Maison Fleur.
So you could treat your dad to a few craft beers and have a cheese board, charcuterie selection or bento box delivered straight to your table.
To check availability email anchorandhops@icloud.com
TWISTED WHEEL BREW CO
Mark and Helena Dearman set up Twisted Wheel Brew Co with their daughters Laura and Charlotte in October 2019.
They recently moved from Standish to Warrington as their former landlord sold their old farm-based site – but the family saw it as an opportunity and a chance to expand.
Their craft beers are now sold all over the north west and further afield – and there is 15 per cent off for Fathers' Day.
Use the code THANKSDAD at twistedwheelbrewco.co.uk.
The discount can also be applied at the brewery shop if visitors say they got the code from the Warrington Guardian.
It can be found at Easter Court, Europa Boulevard.
CRAFT BROTHERS
Stockton Heath-based Craft Brothers is the brainchild of friends Dan Cotterell and Ben Furnival who liked the idea of building a company from the ground up.
They chose beer because of their shared enthusiasm for the UK’s craft breweries and the big rise in people getting cans delivered to their homes due to pubs and bars being shut.
Dan and Ben have a wide selection but they also support Warrington breweries like Twisted Wheel, 4Ts and Modern Day Monks.
And they are currently selling a Fathers' Day boxed with four beers from some of their favourite independent breweries – Mobberley Brewhouse, Beak Brewery, Drop Project and Polly's.
Same day delivery is available in Warrington.
Visit craftbrothers.co.uk/product/fathers-day
4TS BREWERY
4Ts Brewery
The Latchford favourites are offering four, six or 12 beer gift packs. Prices range from £10 to £35 with some of the sets containing a stemmed glass.
And there is a 10 per cent Fathers' Day discount with the code FDG10.
Want to go bigger for your dad this Fathers' Day? If you buy a 12-pack of cans or bottles, you can add a bottle of gin or rum for £22.50 – saving £7.50.
Free local delivery is available on Friday or you can collect from the brewery in Manor Industrial Estate, Lower Wash Lane.
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