Liquid Solutions

Store

275 Beavercreek Rd #C149
Oregon City, Oregon, 97045
United States

// CLOSED //

***Liquid Solutions CLOSED for new orders as of January 27, 2010, and liquidated all merchandise by early February***

Online store, specializing in West Coast and Vintage beers, mead, cider, and tea.
PLACE STATS
Average:
4.34
Reviews:
61
Ratings:
61
pDev:
14.75%
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Reviewed by pwoody11 from Delaware

2.45/5  rDev -43.5%
Package was damaged during shipping. I contacted Matt and he replied two days later simply stating "shipping policy states weather related issues" are not the responsibilty of the company. It hadn't even made it back to him yet. How did he know it was weather related? How do I know he is being truthful about the damage? I asked him how did he know that was the cause, and that his websites says "Please do not order during EXTREME hot or cold temps", so what defines "Extreme". He didn't reply to this email.

The temp in my town was in the 40's on the day of what would have been delivery. I'd hardly consider this "Extreme"

The day he recieved my returned order he emailed me saying it was indeed weather damage and he would re-stock what he could re-sell and refund for those products only. He said it was obviously weather damage since some of the bottles were still partially frozen.

I find this policy to be absurd. I've placed approximately 10 orders online between November and January with no issues such as this. Orders from Belgium Shoppe arrived during what ended up being 18 inches of snow without a problem. If Liquid Solutions cannot figure out a way to safely ship during certain times of the year, then they should not ship at all.

I placed an order with Wine and Cheese place around the same time. The owner of that company called and asked if I would mind them delaying the shipping because of the weather. That is the way to do business. Take notes Liquid Solutions.
Jan 15, 2010
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Reviewed by Casey10 from Maine

4.5/5  rDev +3.7%
I have ordered 3 times from Liquid Solutions. I have received every order in pristine condition.

I was able to get multiple bottles of PTE at close to retail price. My most recent order I got a 2007 Abyss and 2 Concecrations at a very fair price.

I have been able to get items here that might be able to get much harder through trading.

I am sure it is fair but the shipping seams a bit high but who knows. I more than likely use them again keep in mind standard shipping seams a bit slow.

I would recommend this as a alternative for anyone searching for hard to get beers, in their current state.
Dec 23, 2009
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Reviewed by beerwolf77 from Wisconsin

4.85/5  rDev +11.8%
I recently recieved my order from Matt and I was blown away with my whole experiance.

I ordered Abyss along with enough beer to fill a full box. All beers I would have no shot at obtaining in my neck of the woods. I had read that Matt was hard to get ahold of but he emailed me with answers to my question in less then 24 hours. My order was correct and perfectly packaged.

The website is easy to navigate and contains some great beers. I love the shopping cart where you can view how your items will be shipped. Very helpful when shipping cost can be a bit much.

I will definatley make more online purchases from LS.
Nov 28, 2009
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Reviewed by bonkers from New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +3.7%
I recently got an on-line order and was very impressed with the entire process. Their website is very easy to navigate and they give excellent describtions of the brews. The selection of beers from the Pacific north west is very impressive. They also carry special releases like The Abyss. I was given an email when my package was shipped, about a week after I ordered. The email had a link with the shipping information. Everything was well packaged and arrived intact. The shipping cost are the only downside, but I was able to get several beers that were otherwise unatainable. I will definitely order from here again.
Nov 12, 2009
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Reviewed by rye726 from Colorado

3.55/5  rDev -18.2%
Nice beer and liquor store located in Oregon, USA. I used them as a mail order shop and was pleased with my experience.

They get a nice selection of beers. Lots of tasty offering from around the country as well as Euopean imports. They also get some special release stuff fom brewer like Alan at Hair of the Dog which is pretty cool. Fred From The Wood, Rose Cassis...

They also have a nice mead selection which is also hard to find.

Prices and shipping cost are too high. Poor communication as well. Other than that, a decent spot.
Sep 14, 2009
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Reviewed by deepsouth from Mississippi

4.85/5  rDev +11.8%
i have ordered from liquid solutions three times and was satisfied each and every time. i have had no problem contacting matt by email and he has answered the phone both times i called about my order. the only downside to ordering from them is their proximity to me. it takes a while to get the packages, but it's not been a problem in the past as i can get stuff that would be impossible for me to get or trade for otherwise.

this is one of only two or three places that will ship to mississippi, so a big win there as well.
Aug 28, 2009
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Reviewed by bret27 from California

2.85/5  rDev -34.3%
Really more of an online site but did do one order from them. That was enough.

The selection off the website is pretty good and you can't easily find enough to fill a box for shipping.

The annoying part is #1 you have to find a business address to ship to #2 the one-man show who runs it is really bad w/emails and communication w/customers #3 mixed up one of my beers. Switched NB La Folie (excellent sour) for NB kriek (average kriek). Said he would refund the $ but never saw it happening so let it go. Putting the right beer in the right box just can't be that complicated.
Aug 27, 2009
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Reviewed by DIM from Pennsylvania

3.85/5  rDev -11.3%
I've placed three orders with LS now and overall I'm pretty satisfied. They have a great selection of brews not available to me, plus they are one of the only places that will ship to Pennsylvania. The prices per bottle are fine, but the shipping costs are very high. I think its about twice what it would cost me to ship a package to the west coast.

There a couple of minor problems with the service from LS. Matt can be hard to get a hold of and it can weeks for a package to ship out. Still, he did give me refund when one of my bottles leaked.

Overall, I would recommend LS and I know I'll use it again myself. Just don't be in a hurry to get your order.
Jun 09, 2009
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Reviewed by brdc from Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -7.8%
I have ordered multiple times online, but have never been to the store, so this review only applies to online ordering.

The selection is usually quite impressive, and the website easy to use, and updates quickly whenever they run out (but not automatically, occasionally you put it in your cart and lose it before ordering).
Service is usually good, but shipping times vary tremendously. I have waited anywhere from days to months. Packaging is generally good.
E-mails sometimes do not get answered, but with the order itself, whenever it finally arrives, I never had a problem. Shipping is very expensive.
Would recommend if you are not in a hurry.
May 07, 2009
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Reviewed by Onslow from Texas

3.7/5  rDev -14.7%
Have order online from them quite a few times... Pretty good selection and has the rare stuff on occasion, but gets negative points for long shipping time, takes around 2 weeks at least for an order to be packaged up and shipped, shipping rates are also pretty high but i had never had a problem with bottle breaks... also slow on emails sometimes... but they do a good job if you aren't in a rush... that's pretty much all i have to say, well, they have a good mead selection, and some merchandise... good for Alaskan brews, has had Alesmith in the past, some struise, they need more smoked brews though, and sours!!
Apr 07, 2009
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Reviewed by mentor from Colorado

1.6/5  rDev -63.1%
AVOID USING LIQUID SOLUTIONS!!!

Placed a ~$175 order for a seasonal release I was eager to get. Big winter storm hit, so I wasn't concerned when the order didn't arrive in a timely manner. Waited, waited, waited. No package. Charge went through on the credit card statement that arrived in the mail later that month. Called Liquid Solutions and got no answer. Sent an e-mail...no response. A month goes by, with several calls and e-mails. Never an answer and never a response. Posted here on BA...nothing. Finally contacted the credit card company and asked for them to reverse the charge on my card. Four months later, the charge is credited to my card. The seasonal release I wanted is long gone. And, of course, this fucker collected interest on my money while I went through all this shit to get it back.
Apr 05, 2009
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Reviewed by hardy008 from Minnesota

4.85/5  rDev +11.8%
I brought from Liquid Solutions one time, and definitely plan to buy from them again. Go to their website, and click on "The Wall of Beer" They will tell you how many varieties are in stock.

The quality of beers available is great. Nice selection. I was able to order Alaskan Smoked Porter from them last year and thought it was fantastic. Next time maybe some Russian River, Stone, Green Flash, Deschutes, or a nice combination of these and some others.

Some beers are available as bombers, some single bottles, sample packs, cases, and 12 packs. It's hard to go wrong with such great selection.
Mar 22, 2009
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Reviewed by Halcyondays from California

4.7/5  rDev +8.3%
I have bought from Liquid Solutions twice online now. The website is very easy to navigate and follow and I like that they give a little blurb about each beer which is nice when I haven't heard of something. Their selection is very good, lots Pac NW local beers and a lot of stuff that's not distributed here in CA such as Dogfish Head rarities and Great Divide. On my recent purchase I got some DFH Punkin' and Immort, Elysian Night Owl, and some Boulder brews among others.

Service - I'm going on their delivery service. I've never talked to anybody, but they are prompt, I like the emails that they give you through the whole process. Both times I've gotten my packages in 7-10 days, less than the 2 weeks average they post on the website.

Quality is top notch, I've never had an off or stale beer out of the 2 dozen I've purchased so far, and I've never had a broken bottle, the beers are very well packaged.

Price I gave $$$ just because the shipping is quite expensive about 40% of my purchase on 12 brews. Pricey, but for beers I can't get without driving to Arizona or further, it's certainly cheaper than gas.

In conclusion, a great online store, I plan on using them again soon.
Oct 30, 2008
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Reviewed by koopa from New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +3.7%
I've placed about 20 orders via Liquid Solutions in the past year and a half.

Quality: 90% of the "Wall of Beer" is of exceptional quality. If there ever was a "sure shot" for newbies to pick a beer on the site at random and order it, its LS.

Service: Every time I deal with Matt Maples I feel like I am interacting with a real quality human being. That's especially impressive and nice considering all of my dealings with him have been via website, email, or phone on occasion. He knows his stuff, he has a heart, and he takes care of his customers.

Selection: While LS does lack most east coast USA micro's, it makes up for it in west coast micros, belgians, germans, and various other brew.

Value: Mainly pricey because of shipping costs to the east coast. They really don't gouge as much as smaller retail stores would for the products they carry.
Oct 15, 2008
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Reviewed by MTNboy from Germany

4.55/5  rDev +4.8%
I'll be honest I have only used their website but I have never been to their store for the most part they are great to work with.

The site is one of the better beer sites I have ordered from. When you're like me and sometimes you can't remember the name of a beer you have but remember what the logo or bottle looked like this site is great, most of the time they have pictures of the beers they carry in stock. Along with the picture there is a narrative that describes the beverage you are inquiring about. The list at the wall of beers is great too. It allows you to view beers by style, price, alphabetical or place of origin making it fun and user friendly.

Service: It seems like I waited forever for my last order but other than that I Have no real complaints. The boxes they send the bottles in are insulated and padded well. I use the packing to store beer and cider in my cellar.

Selection: It is great. I would like to see more beers from around the country but I do understand that they are on the West Coast and they are going to be more focused on West Coast beers. Overall there is a great selection of Macro's, Micro's and major breweries. They carry beers from all over the world but mainly one that are not real hard to find there are some surprises though especially with the German beers. They also have great selection of wine, mead and cider. I love cider so works out great. I am not really a mead or wine guy so I can't actually speak for that but I know they carry a lot.

Price: I do however think they are a bit too pricey. After the shipping depending on where you live an order can get quite expensive. I only use them for West Coast stuff that I can not find on the East Coast or Mid West.
Sep 07, 2008
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Reviewed by PhxHorn from Arizona

4.05/5  rDev -6.7%
A big selection of beers, which you can see on the website. I'd ordered Abyss just a couple days after getting an email for the pre-order. Periodic emails let me know the status of the product and the order.

I did have one small issue; we were invited to email him with additional product to fill out the order. I sent an email, and the next day noticed that my credit card had been charged for only the Abyss. I called Matt and the situation was fixed. But if I hadn't noticed by checkng my bank account, it would have slipped by.

The beers were well-packed, though the shipping charges were a little high. I get the impression he's making a nice profit on the shipping, as well as the beer. Not a bad outfit overall, though, in the end and he delivered on everything I ordered.
Feb 09, 2008
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Reviewed by Floydster from California

4.3/5  rDev -0.9%
This place has an amazing beer selection

They are currently are carrying Mikkeller Beer Geek Breakfast Stout, four Nogne brews, most Great Divide brews, Deschutes 19th Anniversary and Hop Trip, three Hair of the Dogs, a few different Full Sail Brewmaster's Reserve series, Dogfish Head 60, 90, and 120 Minute IPA, as well as their nice fruit beer, Fort, and even have some Bridegeport Hop Harvest that just came out

The owner is a super nice guy and is willing to talk for as long as you would like about beer

Great place and I am so glad I came across this gold mine
Oct 04, 2007
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Reviewed by dnichols from Washington

4.5/5  rDev +3.7%
Matt runs a great shop. His beer selection is very respectable. However, his love of beer and his knowledge of his product make it a joy to stop by and by a stash of great north west beers or fine imports. The store largely supplies the internet market (I've ordered from them as well as visiting the store), however, if you visit the shop it does have beer on the shelf as well as in a medium sized walk in cooler. The store hours are somewhat erratic for a casual shopper, but calling ahead guarantees someone is there to reqard your drive to Oregon City.
Aug 22, 2007
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Reviewed by sleazo from New York

4.2/5  rDev -3.2%
I just recieved my first online order from these guys. It took about two weeks but I was able to get so many west coast brews unavaiable to me here on the East Coast. I got some Yulesmith winter and summer editions, a couple of Avery brews, some Brazilian, Austrian beers, and a few other goodies. They have an awesome selection, the only thing I could have wanted was some Russian River and Port brewing. Everything was packed extremely well. They say the order will take about two weeks so it was expected. I will definintely order from them again when Yulesmith winter is released. For anyone without access to good west coast brews and a little extra money, try this place out. Shipping for about 8 bombers and 4 12 oz was about $25 but i suppose you'd pay that in trade anyways. Delivery came FedEx
Aug 15, 2007
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Reviewed by udubdawg from Kansas

5/5  rDev +15.2%
I visited the area while on a road trip in July and decided to pay Matt Maples a visit. I've ordered beer from Liquid Solutions 6 times so far this year, and while one order was lost (before it was shipped - no biggie, and I just reordered) the other 5 arrived quickly, in perfect condition, and each beer has been excellent. Not many online retailers will even ship to Kansas. (don't get me started). Shipping isn't cheap, but is in line with what I've paid elsewhere.
I even use the styrofoam shipping containers I get from Liquid Solutions on my road trips - just pack them into my car and fill them with delicious beer from around the country. The styrofoam protects the beer admirably from the heat of summer while I make quick stops...but I digress.

Matt has an enviable selection of beer for sale, and unfortunately some that aren't for sale - He auctions rare/vintage beers on his web site and it was tough to look at the wall of future auction material and not start offering him $$$.

I picked up some HOTD, Pannepot, Caldera pale ale, and others that slip my mind at the moment. Matt knows his beer and if I had the time I'd have enjoyed staying and talking about beer or further drooling over his collection.

It's too hot in Kansas for me to order beer from Liquid Solutions right now, but I can't wait for it to cool a bit, as I see more stuff I want has shown up since I left! If in the Portland area, why WOULDN'T you stop in here?
Aug 12, 2007
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Reviewed by mikesgroove from South Carolina

4.3/5  rDev -0.9%
Had my first online order through these guys. You seriously cannot beat their selection, if you look at the virtual wall of beer on the web page, it is just unreal. For someone who is in the southeast, the quantity and availability of those west coast brews is unheatd of. Again website is pretty self descript, easy to navigate. The prices on most things is pretty darn cheep. Shipping can be a bit high, but it really is everywhere so it shouldn't be too much of a suprise. Prompt safe shipping is the key here. Not really much else to say except by far best selcetion of brew from an online store. Only downside is their is really no personal interaction, which is fine if you are just ordering, but it takes some of the mom and pop aspect out of it, but for those of us with no access to these brews, a place like this really saves us.
Jul 16, 2007
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Reviewed by msubulldog25 from Oregon

4.5/5  rDev +3.7%
I happened to be near Oregon City so I decided to map LS and pay the shop a visit. Reading back through the reviews, it looks like virtually all are rating the 'mail order' experience only. The few that mention visiting the store reference the former location in the SW suburb of Tigard. So it's my pleasure to offer the first review of the Oregon City storefront that LS has called 'Home' since Summer 2006.

First of all, this is not a location you'll find on accident. It's at the back of a non-descript office-park, a small concrete building with almost no signage (just a few scattered beer signs and a lopsided banner hang in the window). The famous 'Wall of Beer' has yet to been re-erected; the front room is currently a few tables and shelves, a limited sampling of bottles and a register, also a few packages waiting for pick-up. Currently, it ain't much to look at...

Then I met Matt Maples, owner of the place. Friendly and enthusiastic about beer: that says it all; I couldn't have asked for a nicer welcome. I had been admiring some aged bottles of Samichlaus and HOTD Fred that were part of an upcoming auction; without a word he led me back to the warehouse and showed me several shelves worth of aged beers, each more impressive than the next: JW Lees from the mid-80's, aged Chimays, Orvals, more Samichlaus, Fred Batch #4, etc, etc. WOW.

We chatted beer for a good 15 minutes, I saw the storage area and cooler, shipping area, etc. A fairly small operation in a moderate-sized warehouse, but quite impressive nonetheless. Broad selection of beers (with a few wines, etc to the side), though many bottles are in limited quantity; it's no surprise that sometimes things seem to run out almost as soon as they're listed on the website.

I only bought one item - a reasonably priced bottle of Midnight Sun/Pelican Conspiracy, but would certainly come back for more. Prices seemed comparable to area bottle shops and selection is very good, especially in the 'PNW' category.

Recommended to do business with these guys!
Apr 14, 2007
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Reviewed by Jredner from Florida

4.5/5  rDev +3.7%
This is my favorite mail order location. They have a massive selection of beers that includes many PNW goodies such as Hair of the Dog, Deschutes, Full Sail, Siletz, Dick's and many more plus they ahve a damn impressive imports selection and a solid selection of California brews that can sometimes be hard to get elsewhere. Shipping is pricey as they use new styro-shippers for every order, but your beer always arrives safe. They have a very easy to use website, but can be difficult to get in touch with if you e-mail. I assume they are fairly backlogged with orders. Still, I have ordered from them more than any other store so that says it all.
Feb 07, 2007
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Reviewed by FtownThrowDown from Ohio

4.55/5  rDev +4.8%
Just received my first order from Liquid Solutions and I can say that I'll definitely order from there again.
Besides the convenience of sitting at my computer and browsing the selection. There are a lot of beers available via that site that I simply just can't get locally. Not to mention several rare, hard to find beers as well.
For instance my recent order was for some Peche Mortel that I've been trying to locate for about 9 months to a year.
The prices are reasonable, even including the shipping. The place is ran by Matt Maples and sometimes he can get a little busy, imagine that. But I'm willing to wait if that means I gain access to beers that I normally wouldn't.
The shipping is done with styro-shippers and protects the beers well. Liquid Solutions is a wonderful asset to the micro beer world. I enjoy the store and the concept and foresee myself utilizing their website to place several orders for beers that I can't get.
Highly recommend. Exercise a little patience and you will not be disapponted.
Jan 25, 2007
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Reviewed by brewandbbq from New Hampshire

3.85/5  rDev -11.3%
This review is based on three mailorders in the span of four years.

The most recent order that I recieved from LS, went very much like the other two.
Matt is a nice guy, but I think he gets buried with orders from time to time. Items that are out of stock will slow up the order, so call to confirm he has it all, or be prepared to wait indefinately. The inventory on the website is not tied in 100% with his inventory I think, because when I ordered certain beers on the site, it showed them in stock, but when it came time to shipping he was out.
Orders take between 2-4 weeks on average, and the ship status of your order on the website may very well state "pending" right up until the day after you recieve it.
The packaging is top notch, never a problem with breakage. You do pay a little extra for these styo-shippers though. Also, from what I have read, his bottle prices are not the "lowest" in his area.
However, he offers a service in the northwest that no-one else does.
Upon a recent inquiry to Belmont Station regarding shipping beers on UPS or Fedex, the woman told me "No! That is against the law!", ..when I followed that up with an assurance that NH is a reciprocal state -she hung up on me. Ha!
Well, Matt may not have the best lines of communication, but he will always get you your order, albeit a bit lengthy in time.
Jan 18, 2007
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Reviewed by GCBrewingCo from North Carolina

4.2/5  rDev -3.2%
It feels a little odd reviewing a place I have never set foot into. I ordered at the time that LS was relocation to the new digs and got put on the back burner just a smidge. Once the move was complete, things went along swimingly except that FedEx did not leave the package as instructed. Since vacation was a bigger priority I asked them to hold the package and I would pickup upon my return.

The package was put together well so that a tank would have had a hard time causing damage to the goodies inside. The quality seems high at LS, the service could be just a smidge more interactive. I seemed to be in limbo for quite awhile, but patience paid off in spades.

Many thanks, I hope I can boost up that Service score in the future.
Oct 23, 2006
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Reviewed by Billolick from New York

4.3/5  rDev -0.9%
I have only ordered from this outfit one time, but the service I received was excellent and I would/I will order again. I ordered 4-5 bottles of Stone's 10th anniversary DIPA, it arrived in about 2 weeks, well packed, in good shape etc. The price for the beer was very reasonable, but the real expense here, obviously, is the shipping. When there is something you cannot find locally and you dont minding spending a bit more coin, this place is the place to use. The folks on the other end of the phone were friendly, professional and took care of business. Always a plus in a service business.
Oct 16, 2006
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Reviewed by Phatz from Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +3.7%
After placing my first beer order online. I have only ever wondered to one Belgian online store. Liquid Solutions is a one stop online shop. With one stray I have been a loyal repeat patron of LS several times. They are a bit pricey IMO but you *do* get what you pay for. The service is great the shipping times are great and they are very easy to use. So you pay for that convenience and then have access to over 500 beers some of which may not be available anywhere near you but they'll ship it to your doorstep =) how much easier can it get! Three thumps up ;-)

Hope this is helpful.
Cheers!
Oct 16, 2006
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Reviewed by NeroFiddled from Pennsylvania

4.65/5  rDev +7.1%
In my opinion, this is the best place to order beer online! It's easy and quick; and I've never had a problem here, but I've had more than a few elsewhere. In fact, I guess the worst thing I could say that's happened to me with L.S. was that they ran out of something I'd ordered and called me to see what I'd like in place of it, or if I just wanted it taken off of the bill. They told me when it might be in stock again, and then made some replacement suggestions. It shipped the same day! Geez, I'd say that's pretty good!
Oct 16, 2006
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Reviewed by wcudwight from North Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +3.7%
I've ordered from Liquid Solutions 3 times and have been impressed each time. It is great for east coast fellas like me to get some west coast goodies. The packing is the best and I reuse the packing supplies for my personal trades. New beers come in often and Matt(a fellow BA) sends you an e-mail newsletter stating what his latest supply is. Liquid Solutions is the best beer delivery web site I have found. If you are looking to order beer on-line I would suggest you look to Liquid Solutions first.
Oct 16, 2006
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Reviewed by akorsak from Pennsylvania

4.15/5  rDev -4.4%
Quality: The website is somewhat user friendly and can take some time to master (don’t try to open links in new windows). The main page does track your order and the cost to date, allowing one to keep tabs nicely.

Service: The checkout process is very easy, requiring less than 5 minutes to complete. My constructive feedback would be to have some kid of automated email notification of placement of the order (of course, if they do this and I put the wrong email address in, I am open to public flogging).

Selection: The selection runs to several hundred beers in all varieties of sizes from throughout the world. The database listed several beers that were out of stock, briefly lifting my excitement for Stone 10 and Yulesmith, but I did get some Moylan’s DIPA, Fantome Saison Ete and Speedway Stout.

In terms of value, the site is what you make it. Beers ran from ~$3 to $30 or more, so if your taste is St. Lamvinus, the purchases are more expensive than if your taste is Rogue (that is not a putdown on either beer, just an economic fact).
Oct 11, 2006
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Reviewed by BlackJeremiah from Virginia

4.65/5  rDev +7.1%
I stumbled across Liquid Solutions through the Stone Brewery website, and decided to check out their selection. Five minutes later, I was fumbling for my wallet.

They have a broad range of beer, focused primarily on West Coast offerings that aren't available just anywhere. I was requesting something with highly limited availability, so I decided to confirm with their CS people. I ended up speaking to Matt, the owner/operator, and realized that these weren't just people with a good business. They also had a passion for beer. It was particularly comforting to know I was purchasing from an establishment that knew its stuff.

My order took three weeks or so to arrive, just as promised, and was immaculately packaged in a six-bottle wine shipper. The box even had a space for cellaring information on it. The level of effort given to the protection of the purchaser's goods was excellent, and well worth the shipping charges.

I highly recommend doing business with Liquid Solutions. They are focused on good beer and great customer service, so you may buy with confidence.
Oct 10, 2006
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Reviewed by Westsidethreat from California

3.55/5  rDev -18.2%
Purchased online.

Great selection. Huge amounts of northwest beers that not only have I never had, I've never even heard of before. Anyone with out access to northwest beers should check them out.

Very good and competetive prices, especially for a shipping store.

The shipment arrived superbly packaged with styrofoam containers and peanuts. The shipment was not timely by any means though. I received my order over A MONTH after I placed it. They were out of stock but I had to contact them three weeks after I placed the order to find out what the problem was. They were very nice after I contacted them but I never should have had to be the proactive one, I would have expected an update from them if there was a problem with the order.

With that said, I will order from them again.
Jun 27, 2006
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Reviewed by carln26 from Missouri

4.85/5  rDev +11.8%
I’ve ordered beer from Liquid Solutions in the past, so on a recent business trip to Portland I jumped at the chance to visit when I realized it was only a mile from my hotel. It’s located in a western Portland suburb in a strip mall off a busy street. It can be hard to find, so get good directions or call ahead.

Although it’s small, they have a wonderful selection. All of the beer has 1 or 2 bottles on display for you to choose from, but don’t take them. The real stock is kept wonderfully fresh in a large walk in cooler in the back. Dark, cool, and fresh. Amazing selection of west coast beers, and an even more amazing collection of east coast beers. They have Alesmith, Siletz, Deschuette, Alaskan from the west, and a great selection of DFH, Goose Island, and Victory from the east (or Midwest). If this place had Founders and Bells, it would be heaven. Did I forget imports? Really nice selection of Belgians (big feature on Cantillion while I was there), and German beers.

Nice help from the owner. He wanted to make sure I was getting fresh beer, and even opened up a little early so I had time to look around, and still make my flight. Their service when I’ve ordered over the web has been really great too,

Bottom line, if you are in Portland, Beaverton, Tigard, and have the time. Stop by.
May 13, 2006
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Reviewed by thebeerninja from North Carolina

4.15/5  rDev -4.4%
When I first found thier website, I thought it looked a little "jinky". Yet upon actually looking around at thier selection you quickly forget how the site is put together. I really enjoy the fact you can play around with the shopping cart, it makes blowing a bunch of loot fun and easy! The selection ranges from banal to downright obscure (at least from where I'm at). Seems like many of the great west coast offerings rotate in and out.Shipping is where your patience may or may not be put to the test. It took my order a month from when it was placed to when I received it. So after a few weeks with no word I called. I spoke with a fella' named Matt ( I think he runs the place)? Anyway he was so freakin' helpful, he ran all over looking for my package. When he found it he told me one bottle was holding up the show. I told him to replace it, he said "no problem, your boxes will ship tommorow". When I opened my box, it turns out they managed to find the problem bottle, so I ended up receiving my original order with no "subs". Shipping can get a bit pricey, but if you trade beer it's really not much different. So considering thier fantastic selection, outstanding customer service and impecable packing I'll for sure order from them again, and would recomend them highly.
Mar 08, 2006
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Reviewed by edmundfitzoil from Florida

4.15/5  rDev -4.4%
Living in Salem - at the time of me writing this - has caused me to long and remember the well stocked and broad range of domestic and international beers that a good beer store would offer. So I drove up to Tigard to hopefully come away with a few beers and some new glassware.

I had a little difficulty finding the shop at first. Hidden away behind a Carl's Jr. and a small bar and grill, Liquid Solutions proved to be a small shop inside but filled to the brim. The owner or worker that day greeted my girlfriend and I holding a small wine glass and offering samples of Deschutes Brewing's Mirror Mirror and the latest edition of Sierra Nevada's Bigfoot. I accepted the sample of Mirror Mirror and went about browsing the beers.

Liquid Solutions has a wide selection of domestic craft brews. I picked up a bomber of Oak Aged Yeti while fighting the urge to pick up a bottle of one of the number of Alesmith offerings. They also featured a number of craft brews that deviated from the western half of the United States: some Goose Island beers being the ones that come to mind when considering these. While there I also found good selection of imported beers including a number of Belgian beers never to be found in Salem. I picked up a bottle of St. Bernardus Abt. 12 and also a Duvel tulip and an Orval chalice. Overall, the service was quite excellent, and even though I have yet to travel to any other beer stores in the Portland area outside of the Whole Foods Market, I found the selection very satisfactory. A place I'll be returning to again.
Feb 04, 2006
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Reviewed by hero27 from Minnesota

4.65/5  rDev +7.1%
Used the site over a year ago for a purchase, and am filling a shopping cart as I type this, which reminded me to review it. The selection absolutely rules. For an online site, it's superb. Just look for yourself..they have a wide array of beers..from great (and rare) US craft offerings to many different styles of hard-to-find Belgians. They just got DFH 120 Minute IPA too..how kick ass is that??

They are expertly packaged and ship out quickly. The only problem is that shipping gets to be pricey in a hurry, but that's what you get when you're shipping a dozen 22oz bombers halfway across the country. I'm really not sure why I don't use the site more.. I'll drive an hour or more out of my way to visit a beer store that MAY have what Matt has conveniently listed on his site. I never claimed to be smart..but I'm placing an order right now, so maybe I'm getting there.
Nov 10, 2005
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Reviewed by Foxman from New Jersey

3.85/5  rDev -11.3%
The website is well laid out and very surfable. Finding what you're looking for assuming it's there, is quite easy, and I don't think you can ask for more than that form the website. And the beer, once it got to me, seemed to have been stored and shipped capably.

After ordering, I have to think they take their good old time getting it to you. It was a full two weeks after ordering, and paying, that the beer came to my doorstep. I called after one week, and the woman I spoke with seemed just enthused enough to be able to remain awake until after she'd looked into my order. I'm sure after hanging up she had herself a fine nap. Still, at least she gave a time frame and a cursory apology.

It's the selection that represents the strength here. Countless states and as many countries are on tap. And there are many beers, from all parts of the country, that I can get here that never seem to make their way otherwise to the southern part of the Garden State. It's a great alternative to not having the beer at all.

The beer prices are, I think, reasonable, but when you add in the hefty shipping tariff, you end up with a per-beer price that starts getting rather expensive. I consider it a cost of being able to have hard-to-get beers delivered to my doorstep, and it's certainly cheaper than air fare to the west coast just to buy beer. So I'm not complaining, but I am saying, it ain't cheap. But, overall, the experience is solid, and when you're sitting down with one of the beers in your hand, how much it cost all of a sudden becomes a whole lot less of a factor.
Nov 09, 2005
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Reviewed by GClarkage from California

3.9/5  rDev -10.1%
Wasn't sure if this was a mail order place only, or if they actually sold beer at the store. Happened by here right before closing on a Thursday night. Nice and clean store arranged nicely for it's small size. Each beer is on a wooden pedostool, in which there is a price attached. You fill out a sheet of paper with the ones you would like to purchase. The guy working at the time wasn't the beer expert that is usually there apparently. He told me he was the Begian beer expert, yet when I started talking about the beers in depth, he had never heard of Westvleteren. His all time favorite was Piraat and Chimay. He didn't like St. Bernardus or Rochefort?!?! Oh well, to each his own. They had a really nice selection (bit pricey), but they had some Victory brews and Dogfish which are nearly impossible to find anywhere on the west coast. They have a cooler on site, so everything is propery stored. A very nice store with a very nice selection. Definite must stop if traveling around the Portland area.
Sep 30, 2005
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Reviewed by Beervis from Canada (ON)

4.85/5  rDev +11.8%
I have ordered from Liquid Solutions several times, and so far I have not had any problems at all. My wife (not a beer geek) has even ordered from them for gifts for me, and had no problem finding beers that I will like based only on the descriptions given on the site.

The selection is great, for what I am looking for at least. Being in VA, there are many West Coast beers that I cannot get, so they are my main focus. I am able to try things like AleSmith, Alaskan, and even the odd brew from breweries that I can usually get on this coast, that for some reason I couldn't find here.

Shipping is a little pricey in some people's eyes, but with the way they package it, it's well worth it. I've never had as much as a scratch on a bottle before, and even had some arrive still cold in the summer months due to the insulation of the styrofoam containers they use. Also, when you think of how much it costs you to ship ANYTHING these days, it is very reasonable in my opinion.

Overall this is an amazing online store, and I would highly recommend it to anyone seeking out beer that they just can't get where they are.
Jul 08, 2005
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Place rating: 4.34 out of 5 with 61 ratings