Not all Dads drink boring beer. 

It wouldn’t be fair to presume all dads drink boring brown beer, however with Father’s Day approaching we thought now was a good time to highlight a few beers that will suit a more traditional ale drinker, all with a contemporary edge.

Arbor – Cit-chew-ecka 

Bristol based Arbor Brewing have been putting out quality beers for ten years. 

They are a great example of a brewery able to stay true to their heritage while staying relevant.

Conditioned in it’s pint size bottle, this 4.5% pale ale is built on a traditional clean malt bill. American Citra and New Zealand Motueka hops bring subtle citrus and tropical fruit aromas with a drinkable dryness and light bitterness. 

Marble – Berimbolo and Dobber IPA

In their 20 year history, Marble Brewery have successfully remained true to there origins while experimenting and evolving. 

We present two beers that sum up a balance between old and the new, enjoyed by traditional drinkers and modern craft kids alike. 

Berimbolo is a blonde ale, meaning a clean malt bill and very light hopping. Traditionally this style will be bitter but Marble have dialled that back and further enhanced the aroma with dry-hopping.

Dobber is a beer Marble built their reputation on. So much so that after being discontinued in 2016, it’s back. 

Originally brewed at 6.5% then falling to 5%, but now it’s back at it’s original ABV and tasting as good as ever. A return welcomed by beer blogger Matthew Curtis, who was paramount in driving demand for Dobber’s return. 

A rich biscuity malt based IPA with real weight that finishes with an explosion of tropical fruit and grapefruit and a lasting bitterness. 

Black Iris/Torrside

Nottinghams own Black Iris have collaborated with Torrside Brewery from New Mills to create an exceptional brown ale. 

Torrside love smoked beer, and in Bury Me In Smoke they have created a deep smoky but refined brew with a wonderful malty backbone. 

Without the smoke it would be a terrifically drinkable brown ale but the addition creates an interesting and unique beer. 

Blue Monkey – BG Sips

Staying in Nottingham we have this classic beer in the modern local real ale scene. 

This english hopped ale offers the best of British ingredients. 

Subtle balanced flavours, moreish bitterness and fresh grassy and floral hops.

North End – Old Island Burton Ale

Anyone who has drunk Real Ale for a number of years will tell you the importance of Burton to brewing history. 

Famed for its water, the city has given it’s name to it’s very own style, the Burton Strong Ale. 

Once found all over the UK the style is now almost extinct so we’ve had to source this beer all the way from New Zealand.

Sweet toffee and biscuit malt combined with a light hopping of local New Zealand hops. The classic English ale yeast is sure to leave a beautiful lacing down your glass.

A historical style, imported and presented in a can, what a great melding of old and new. 

Hogan’s – Vintage Cider

We don’t just love beer at Brew Cavern and for us Hogan’s produce some of the most interesting Ciders around.

This vintage cider was brewed in 2014 from all English apples and pears and aged. Over this times flavours become more pronounced and provide real depth. The cider contains no fruit juice and quality starts with the fruit harvested and washed by hand. 

Complex but super drinkable and perfect for summer days. 

 

We hope some of these beers we have picked out will inspire you to find something perfect for Father’s Day. 

Buy online or pop in store for the perfect recommendation for his tastes.