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Admit it, you’ve blown it again. Father’s Day is this Sunday, and not only have you not purchased a gift for that Dad of yours yet, but you’ve also no clue as to what you should give him. All is not lost but you’ve got to act fast. Luckily, American Craft Beer has five Father’s Day gift ideas sure to please that beer-loving Dad of yours and bail your sorry ass out at the same time.
Build Dad an American Craft Beer Sampler – Many beer retailers and grocery stores such as Whole Foods Market sell 12 oz. bottles of craft beer individually. Why don’t you blow the old guy’s mind by presenting him with a 24-pack of American craft beers personally picked out by you? Don’t play it safe. In addition to the more obvious IPA plays, be sure to include a few beer styles that he wouldn’t normally pick up for himself. And let the retailer know what you’re doing -sometimes, they’ll cut you a break.
Take Dad to an American Craft Beer Restaurant – The growth of craft beer restaurants over the last few years has been phenomenal and there are now new and noteworthy restaurants featuring great craft beer-oriented cuisine almost everywhere. San Francisco’s The Monk’s Kettle, Houston’s The Hay Merchant, and Washington, DC’s Birch and Barley are all wonderful examples of this growing trend. Why don’t you forgo dad’s regular steakhouse this year and take him somewhere special where the beer is brewed to pair perfectly with what you’re eating and vice versa. And, oh yeah, be sure to make those reservations today.
Purchase Dad a Craft Beer Gift Certificate – There are a number of wonderful craft beer sites online nowadays that cater specifically to beer lovers and bring together the best of the best in beer-related products and swag. One of our favorite sites (and also an ACB sponsor) is BEERloved. They’ve all kinds of unique gear sure to please that beer-loving dad of yours. And best of all, they offer BEERloved Gift Cards that can be delivered via e-mail and printed up, slipped into your Father’s Day card, and redeemed at checkout.
Take Dad on a Craft Beer Road Trip – Want to rock Dad’s world? Why don’t you plan a craft beer road trip for you and him? Spend Father’s Day cruising with the old guy, hitting some of our nation’s scenic back roads and enjoying some serious beers along the way (when not behind the wheel, of course). Be sure to take advantage of the many craft beer trails that so many states have mapped out. Montana has a wonderful system of craft beer trails, but so do a lot of states (and you can find one near you by going here.)
Introduce Your Dad to the Art of Homebrewing – Homebrewing has grown exponentially of late, with more people learning to brew at home than ever before. Dad doesn’t need another piece of golf gear – what he needs is a new hobby altogether. So hit your local homebrewing supply store (you can find a store near you here) and get your Dad hooked up with a homebrewing starter kit. Hey, it’s never too late to teach the old dog a new trick, and brewing beer with your Dad might change both of your lives!
