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

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — After several days of turkey, pumpkin pie and holiday shopping, save room this Thanksgiving to grab a pint or growler at your favorite Baltimore County 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 in Baltimore County that are participating in Small Brewery Sunday.

• Key Brewing Co., 2500 Grays Rd., Dundalk, MD 21222-5044
• Suspended Brewing Company, 912 Washington Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21230-2318, (301) 646-6359
• Nepenthe Brewing Co., 3626 Falls Rd., Baltimore, MD 21211, (443) 438-4846
• Checkerspot Brewing Company, 175 W Ostend St., Baltimore, MD 21230, (410) 591-5527
• Monument City Brewing Co., 1 N Haven St. Ste. A, Baltimore, MD 21224-1614, (410) 599-3008
• White Marsh Brewing Co/Red Brick Station, 8149 Honeygo Blvd. Ste. A, Baltimore, MD 21236-8209, (410) 931-7827
• Guinness Open Gate Brewery, 5001 Washington Blvd., Halethorpe, MD 21227-5000, (800) 909-2645
• Wet City Brewing, 223 W Chase St., Baltimore, MD 21201, (443) 873-6699
• Ministry of Brewing, 1900 E Lombard St., Baltimore, MD 21231, (410) 624-5623
• Peabody Heights Brewery, 401 E 30th St., Baltimore, MD 21218-3935, (410) 467-7837
• Dempsey's Brew Pub and Restaurant - Baltimore, 333 W Camden St., Baltimore, MD 21201, (410) 843-7901
• Full Tilt Brewing, 5604 York Rd., Baltimore, MD 21212
• Union Craft Brewing, 1700 W 41st St. #420, Baltimore, MD 21211, (410) 616-9282
• Pooles Island Brewing Company, 11695 Crossroads Circle, Middle River, MD 21220-2818, (302) 312-7011
• The Brewer's Art / Old Line Brewery LLC, 1106 N Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21201-5557
• Heavy Seas Beer, 4615 Hollins Ferry Rd. Ste B, Baltimore, MD 21227-4624, (410) 247-7822
• DuClaw Brewing Co., 8901 Yellow Brick Rd. Ste B, Baltimore, MD 21237-2349, (443) 559-9900
• Max's Tap House, 737 S Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231-3407, (410) 675-6297

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.