Small Brewery Sunday 2020: Where To Grab A Pint In Tucson

TUCSON, AZ — After several days of turkey, pumpkin pie and holiday shopping, save room this Thanksgiving to grab a pint or growler at your favorite Tucson 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 closest to Tucson that are participating in Small Brewery Sunday.

• 1912 Brewing, 2045 N Forbes Boulevard Suite 105
• Barrio Brewing Co., 800 E 16th Street
• BlackRock Brewers, 1664 S Research Loop Suite 200
• Borderlands Brewing Co., 119 E Toole Avenue
• Button Brew House, 6800 North Camino Martin
• Catalina Brewing Company, 6918 N Camino Martin
• Copper Mine Brewing Co., 3455 S Palo Verde Road Suite 135
• Corbett Brewing Company, 309 E 7th Street
• Crooked Tooth Brewing Co., 228 E 6th Street
• Dillinger Brewing Company, 3895 N Oracle Road
• Dragoon Brewing Co., 1859 W Grant Road Suite 111
• Harbottle Brewing Company, 3820 S Palo Verde Road Suite 102
• Iron John's Brewing Company, 245 S Plumer Avenue Suite 27
• Pueblo Vida Brewing Company, 115 E Broadway Boulevard
• Firetruck Brewing Company, 4746 E Grant Road
• Ten 55 Brewing and Sausage House, 110 E Congress Street
• The Address Brewing, 1702 E Speedway Boulevard
• Thunder Canyon Brewery, 220 E Broadway Boulevard Suite 2
• Voltron Brewing Company, 300 S. Toole Avenue
• Tap & Bottle, 403 N 6th Avenue

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.