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

WASHINGTON, DC — After several days of turkey, pumpkin pie and holiday shopping, save room this Thanksgiving to grab a pint or growler at your favorite D.C. 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 closest to D.C. that are participating in Small Brewery Sunday.

• Pizza Paradiso (Dupont Circle), 2003 P St. N.W., Washington, DC 20036-5910
• The Public Option, 1601 Rhode Island Ave. N.E., Washington, DC 20018-1841
• Valor Brewpub, 723 8th St. S.E., Washington, DC 20003
• Atlas Brew Works, 1201 Half St. S.E., Washington, DC 20003
• Other Half Brewing Company - D.C., 1401 Okie St. N.E., Washington, DC 20002
• District ChopHouse and Brewery, 509 7th St. N.W., Washington, DC 20004-1600
• 3 Stars Brewing, 6400 Chillum Place N.W., Washington, DC 20012
• DC Brau Brewing Company, 3178 Bladensburg Road N.E., Suite B, Washington, DC 20018-2214
• Hellbender Brewing Company, 5788 2nd St. N.E., Washington, DC 20011-2524
• Bluejacket, 300 Tingey St. S.E., Washington, DC 20003-4629
• Atlas Brew Works, 2052 West Virginia Ave. N.E., Suite 102, Washington, DC 20002-1832
• Right Proper Brewing Company, 624 T St. N.W., Washington, DC 20001-5119
• Right Proper Brewing Company, 920 Girard St. N.E., Washington, DC 20017-3424
• Bardo Brewpub, 25 Potomac Ave. S.E., Washington, DC 20003-3670
• Red Bear Brewing Company, 209 M St. N.E., Washington, DC 20002

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.