Small Brewery Sunday: Where To Grab A Pint In Gloucester County

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

• Core3 Brewery, 609 Delsea Drive, Clayton
• Axe and Arrow Brewery, 105 West High Street, Glassboro
• Human Village Brewing, 148 South Broadway, Pitman
• 13th Child Brewery, 345 South Main Street, Williamstown
• Westville Brewery, 201 Broadway, Suite B, Westville
• Eight and Sand Beer Company, 1003 North Evergreen Avenue, Woodbury
• Neck of the Woods Brewing, 614 Lambs Road, Suite 7, Pitman
• Bonesaw Brewing, 570 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro
• Cross Keys Brewing, 1038 North Main Street, Williamstown
• Kelly Green Brewing, 154 South Broadway, Pitman

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.