We all know one. The dad who's “easing off”. He's not stopped, exactly. He's just having “a few less”. Doctor's orders, or Mum's orders, or he's finally noticed Sunday mornings feel like being hit by a bus.
As a dad of an 8-year-old myself, I can confirm: Sunday mornings are already hard enough. Here's what to get him.
For the football dad
Fierce Beer 1983 is a crisp golden lager brewed with Aberdeen FC to celebrate their famous 1983 season. Football history in every can. Perfect for shouting at the telly. Which he'll still do. That doesn't stop.
For the Yorkshire dad
If he's a proud Tyke, the Yorkshire Alcohol Free Beer Gift Box: six cans from God's own county. He'll tell you it's the best gift he's ever had. Then he'll tell you about Yorkshire. For an hour.
Or a few bottles of Samuel Smith's Alcohol Free Brown Ale from Tadcaster, brewed there since 1758. A proper malty brown ale in a big 550ml bottle. Old school, like his jokes.
For the dad who likes a dark one
The Mixed Stout Bundle: six alcohol-free stouts. Perfect for a cold night by the fire, falling asleep in the armchair by 9pm.
For the whisky dad
If his drink is a dram, try Glen Dochus Highland, a 0.0% whisky alternative. He'll swirl it, sniff it and say “peaty” whether it is or not. Browse all our alcohol-free spirits.
For the IPA dad
Williams Bros Joker AF: still wickedly hoppy, with mango, pineapple, citrus and pine. Why so serious, Dad?
Warning: the running dad
Careful. Some dads ease off the booze, feel brilliant, and buy Lycra. Next thing, he's doing five-hour runs on a Sunday and telling you his resting heart rate at Christmas dinner. Swapped hangovers for hamstrings. Still out the game. Now with a GPS watch he won't stop checking.
Make it about him, not the drinking
Frame it as a treat, not a hint. “Thought you'd love this” beats “thought you might need this” every time.
The deal bit
Add a gift note to gift sets, up to 200 characters. Mix any 6 drinks for 5% off, up to 15% for 24. More in our gift guide.
The serious bit
Every drink shows its exact ABV, and 0.0% means zero. If you're worried about your dad's drinking, a gentle chat and his GP are good places to start.
