IN Cumbria, we have a number of fantastic local breweries and microbreweries, which each craft a huge array of beers.

With many looking for a classic tipple to help them through lockdown, and countless others looking forward to their first draught pint after Lockdown 2, we asked readers to tell us where their favourite brewery or microbrewery was in our region, and what made it stand out from the rest.

Here are the selection of the best, as recommended by you, our readers.

1 JENNINGS, COCKERMOUTH

Gregor Morrison is a big fan of the Cockermouth brewery, Jennings.

He said: “Fabulous brewery tour, passionate members of staff who care about their beer products and local community.

“Tour included free drinks and chutneys/mustard with crackers at the end. Lovely Jennings port too. Well worth it.”

2 TRACTOR SHED BREWING, WORKINGTON

Based on Calva Brow, Tractor Shed Brewing in Workington received numerous comments of praise.

Sammy Fitton said: “Lovely beers and spot. Staff are all right too.”

Frances Donoghue posted: “Tractor Shed do lovely beers and lagers.”

Kevin Hodgson added: “I just love their German-style beers.”

3 KESWICK BREWING COMPANY, KESWICK

Located on the aptly-named Brewery Lane in Keswick, the craft brewery was set up in 2006.

Jamie Tickner said: “Keswick Brewing Company has a good balance of more traditional beers that hit the spot after a walk, as well as smaller releases of beers that are a bit different and modern in styles.”

4 ENNERDALE BREWERY, ROWRAH

This West Cumbrian brewery received a bundle of praise from Steve Wharton.

He said: “Ennerdale Brewery Ltd – not only do they have consistently great beer and stand as wonderful ambassadors for what we can produce in Cumbria, but they also work hard at being part of the community.”

Fellow reviewer La Mas said "Lovely staff, very friendly and very tasty beer flight! Would definitely recommend."

5 HESKET NEWMARKET BREWERY LTD, WIGTON

Cumbria's oldest surviving micro-brewery are known for their award-winning, flavourful, traditional cask ales.

One local guide was full of praise saying: "Amazing brews, one of my favourites. Friendly and enthusiastic staff. Made with passion."

6 THE BITTER END PUB, COCKERMOUTH

This popular Cockermouth haunt has its own micro-brewery, which will prove popular with beer connoisseurs.

One reviewer said: "A good selection of beers, many made on the premises. A nice atmosphere with plenty of little nooks and crannies."