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

OLYMPIA, WA — After several days of turkey, pumpkin pie and holiday shopping, save room this Thanksgiving to grab a pint or growler at your favorite YOUR PATCH 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 several breweries from across western Washington that are participating in Small Brewery Sunday.

• Counterbalance Brewing Company, 503 S Michigan St, Seattle
• Maelstrom Brewing Company, 11014 120th Ave NE, Kirkland
• Task Force Brewing, 7304 Lakewood Dr. W, STE 7, Lakewood
• Four Generals Brewing, 229 Wells Ave S, Renton
• Off Camber Brewing, 6506 114th Avenue Ct E, Puyallup
• Formula Brewing, 1875 NW Poplar Way, Issaquah
• Bellevue Brewing Co, 1820 130th Ave NE # 2, Bellevue

Of course, that's just a few select breweries, there are literally hundreds of participating breweries in the Puget Sound alone. In fact, most Americans live within 10 miles of a craft brewery. To find a participating brewery closer to you, check out this interactive map from Craft Beer.

The coronavirus pandemic has had a lasting negative impact on small businesses like 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.