Small Brewery Sunday 2020: Where To Grab A Pint Near Dunedin

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

• Caledonia Brewing, 587 Main St., Dunedin
• Soggy Bottom Brewing Co., 660 Main St.
• HOB Brewing Company/Dunedin House of Beer, 931 Huntley Ave., Dunedin
• Dunedin Brewery, 937 Douglas Ave.
• Cotherman Distilling Co., 933 Huntley Ave., Dunedin
• Cueni Brewing Co., 945 Huntley Ave.
• Woodwright Brewing Company, 985 Douglas Ave., Dunedin
• 7venth Sun Brewery, 1012 E. Broadway Ave., Dunedin
• Stilt House Brewery, 625 Alternate U.S. 19, Palm Harbor
• Palm Harbor Brewery, 1022 Georgia Ave., Palm Harbor
• De Bine Brewing Company, 993 Florida Ave., Palm Harbor
• Lagerhaus Brewery & Grill, 3438 E. Lake Road, Palm Harbor
• Silverking Brewing Company, 325 E. Lemon St., Tarpon Springs
• Saint Somewhere Brewing Co., 312 E. Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs
• Two Frogs Brewing Company, 151 E. Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs
• Brighter Days Brewing Co., 311 N. Safford Ave., Tarpon Springs
• Five Branches Brewing, 531 Athens St., Tarpon Springs

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. "Six packs, gift cards, merchandise — all make great gifts, and every little bit helps."

The full list of participating breweries is available online.