Now more than ever, it’s important to support your local brewery. Small and large breweries across the country are struggling. Sales are down, margins are tight, and too many taprooms are closing their doors. The holidays are a crucial time to show up for the places that pour our favorite beers.
Here are a few easy ways to help keep your local brewery going:
🍺 Buy beer to-go
Grab crowlers, growlers, six-packs, or cases for holiday parties and family gatherings.
🎁 Give brewery gift cards
They’re easy, flexible, and keep money flowing during the slow months.
👕 Buy merch
Hoodies, hats, glassware, and shirts make great gifts—and often have better margins than beer.
📅 Attend events
Trivia nights, holiday markets, tap takeovers, and release parties all help drive traffic.
🤝 Choose local when you go out.
Ask bars and restaurants to carry local beer—and order it when they do.
📸 Spread the word.
Share posts, leave reviews, tag the brewery, and tell friends where you’re drinking.
🍻 Join mug clubs or beer memberships.
Recurring support can make a huge difference for small operations.
🚗 Make it a destination
Instead of another big-box purchase, plan a brewery stop while running holiday errands.
Every pint matters. Every purchase helps. Support local. Drink local. Keep your breweries alive.
Cheers!!
