Small Brewery Sunday 2020: Where To Grab A Pint In Montgomery Co.

Rockville MD

27 November, 2020

8:51 AM

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ROCKVILLE, MD — After several days of turkey, pumpkin pie, and holiday shopping, save room this Thanksgiving to grab a pint or growler at your favorite Montgomery County-area brewery or taproom. This year, the second annual Small Brewery Sunday will be held Nov. 29. Organized by the Brewers Association, a nonprofit group that works with small and independent American craft brewers, the goal of the unofficial holiday is to encourage Americans to patronize and support local breweries "now and through the holiday season," according to a release. Here's a look at the breweries across Montgomery County that are participating in Small Brewery Sunday. Bethesda Rock Bottom Brewery — 7900 Norfolk Ave. Rockville 7 Locks Brewing — 12227 Wilkins Ave.Saints Row Brewing — 1211 Taft St.True Respite Brewing Company — 7301 Calhoun Place, Suite 600 Silver Spring Silver Branch Brewing Company — 8401 Colesville Rd., Suite 150Astro Lab Brewing — 8216 Georgia Ave.Denizens Brewing Company — 1115 East-West Highway Gaithersburg Elder Pine Brewing & Blending Co. — 4200 Sundown Rd.Waredaca Brewing Company — 4017 Damascus Rd. Olney Lone Oak Farm Brewing Company — 5000 Olney Laytonsville Rd. Brookville Brookeville Beer Farm — 20315 Georgia Ave. Interestingly, most Americans live within 10 miles of a craft brewery. This fact lends well to the importance of this year's Small Brewery Sunday. The coronavirus pandemic has had a lasting negative impact on small businesses such as breweries. Amid the pandemic, breweries have reported a 22 percent decrease in revenue during the third quarter of 2020, according to a recent survey of Brewers Association members. The survey also reported that approximately two-thirds of in-house sales during the third quarter of 2020 took place outdoors, indicating that winter will be the "make or break" season for small brewers. "This has been a devastating year for craft brewers, as they've faced shutdowns, decreased sales, layoffs and an aluminum can shortage," Bob Pease, president and CEO of the Brewers Association, said in a release. "Six packs, gift cards, merchandise — all make great gifts, and every little bit helps." The full list of participating breweries is available online.