Small Brewery Sunday 2020: Where To Pick Up In Redondo Beach

REDONDO BEACH, CA — After several days of turkey, pumpkin pie and holiday shopping, save room this Thanksgiving to pick up a pint or growler at your favorite Redondo Beach 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 Redondo Beach that are participating in Small Brewery Sunday.

• Extralegal Brewery, 544 Mary Ann Drive, Redondo Beach
• King Harbor Brewing Co, 2907 182nd St., Redondo Beach
• Absolution Brewing Co, 2878 Columbia St., Torrance
• Buzzrock Brewing Co., 21770 Del Amo Cir. E, Torrance
• Cosmic Brewery, 20316 Gramercy Pl., Torrance
• HopSaint Brewing Company, 5160 W 190th St., Torrance
• Monkish Brewing Co, 20311 S Western Ave., Torrance
• Red Car Brewery and Restaurant, 1266 Sartori Ave., Torrance
• Scholb Premium Ales, 2964 Columbia St., Torrance
• Smog City Brewing, 1901 del Amo Blvd Ste B, Torrance
• Smog City Brewing Wood Cellar, 1879 Del Amo Blvd., Torrance
• Strand Brewing Co, 2201 Dominguez St., Torrance
• The Dudes' Brewing Company, 1840 W 208th St., Torrance
• Yorkshire Square Brewing Co., 1109 Van Ness Ave., Torrance

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.