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Bert's Better Beers
Store
545 Hooksett Rd
Manchester, New Hampshire, 03106-1073
United States
(603) 413-5992 | map
bertsbetterbeers.com
545 Hooksett Rd
Manchester, New Hampshire, 03106-1073
United States
(603) 413-5992 | map
bertsbetterbeers.com
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Ratings by grogane:
Reviewed by grogane from Michigan
4.65/5 rDev +3.1%
4.65/5 rDev +3.1%
After moving to NH a few weeks ago, I was beginning to get a little frustrated with the grocery store being the only place to buy any decent, but not particularly interesting, beers. Although I had to drive an hour to get to Bert's, it was worth the trip. First, Bert was in the store, and his enthusiasm and knowledge were readily apparent. Selection was good- the White Birch offerings are obviously special, but there were also some interesting bottles from the Woodstock Inn that I had been looking forward to trying. Rounded out a mix six with some Unibrous. Looking forward to taking advantage of a large selection of interesting stouts and porters when the weather gets cooler. My only complaint is that some brewers were represented by a few, but not all, of their beers, and the ones that seemed to be missing were the ones I wanted (example: had Abita Turbodog and Purple Haze in stock, but I really wanted the Restoration Ale or Strawberry); however, Bert explained that this had to do with NH regulations, rather than his own personal preferences. That will take some getting used to, but can't fault him. If this place was closer to my house, I'd be there every week, but for now it will have to be a destination store where I stock up on special stuff every now and then.
Jul 05, 2010More User Ratings:
Reviewed by BeerAndGasMasks from Virginia
4.39/5 rDev -2.7%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5
4.39/5 rDev -2.7%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5
Found the store as I was passing by Hookset, but was glad I did. The staff was friendly, informative and knowledgeable. Great selection of NH beers! Paid for the privilege of buying singles, but it was worth it - many nice NH beers to bring home to VA! Live Free and Drink Beer!
Oct 31, 2020Rated by Almighty1 from Massachusetts
4.37/5 rDev -3.1%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4.75
4.37/5 rDev -3.1%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4.75
Excellent selection, one of the best beer stores in NH!
May 03, 2018Reviewed by AlabamaWeather from New Hampshire
3.93/5 rDev -12.9%
vibe: 3 | quality: 5 | service: 3 | selection: 4
3.93/5 rDev -12.9%
vibe: 3 | quality: 5 | service: 3 | selection: 4
I came here to find a beer that grocery stores and convenience stores did not carry, Berts had it. The beer was more expensive than I would have expected and it took me some searching to find it because the store does not have an intuitive set up.
Oct 09, 2017Rated by MightyMonk from New Hampshire
4.75/5 rDev +5.3%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.75 | service: 4.75 | selection: 4.75
4.75/5 rDev +5.3%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.75 | service: 4.75 | selection: 4.75
One of the best beer stores in Southern NH. Great selection, Knowledgeable staff. Great organization with the beer selection.
Jul 28, 2017Reviewed by tekstr1der from New Hampshire
4.03/5 rDev -10.6%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 3 | selection: 4.5
4.03/5 rDev -10.6%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 3 | selection: 4.5
Ambiance is beer store - nailed it. Service is okay, thought the attitude is rather conceited from certain folks. Selection is good, but lacking some of my most sought after brews, mostly due to poor distribution network. Value is mediocre, as the price is higher than others. Great place to have around though.
Oct 11, 2015Reviewed by Gsdmica from New Hampshire
4.51/5 rDev 0%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.75 | selection: 4.5
4.51/5 rDev 0%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.75 | selection: 4.5
This store is great, owner and staff are very helpful. A must go if you're in the area. They carry many hard to find and limited releases. Mix and match as well
Oct 02, 2015Reviewed by Beersnob79 from New Hampshire
4.06/5 rDev -10%
vibe: 4 | quality: 2.5 | service: 5 | selection: 5
4.06/5 rDev -10%
vibe: 4 | quality: 2.5 | service: 5 | selection: 5
Was told by many of people that I HAVE to go there. Staff was super friendly but with the reputation they have....I was not impressed with the amount of out dated beers they had. I spent over 70 dollars in craft beers and thought they would all be fresh based on the stores reputation. I had to throw out 5 beers because they were undrinkable. But I know....Shame on me for not checking the best buy date. I know I know.... :/
Sep 02, 2015Rated by MacSon1982 from Florida
4.59/5 rDev +1.8%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 3.5 | selection: 5
4.59/5 rDev +1.8%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 3.5 | selection: 5
Very impressed. Good layout, and great selection.
May 12, 2015Reviewed by SawDog505 from New Hampshire
4.43/5 rDev -1.8%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 3.75 | service: 4.5 | selection: 5
4.43/5 rDev -1.8%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 3.75 | service: 4.5 | selection: 5
Excellent selection, knowledgeable staff, but my only complaint is the prices. He seems to jack up the prices a bit, especially on the more rare beers.
Mar 26, 2015Rated by seanzig from New Hampshire
4.75/5 rDev +5.3%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.75 | service: 5 | selection: 4.5
4.75/5 rDev +5.3%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.75 | service: 5 | selection: 4.5
Great selection. Single bottle/mix pack options. Bert is a really unique guy!
Feb 18, 2015Reviewed by Smakawhat from Maryland
4.24/5 rDev -6%
4.24/5 rDev -6%
A real nice place that is very neatly organized and presented.
The selection is fairly good, with a good mix of local New Hampshire stuff. You will find the occasional Maine and Vermont stuff in here, but not the highly regarded and demanded stuff such as Alchemist for one thing.
Staff are really nice and knowledgeable. They will easily chat you up for any needs, or desires you may have. They know the product well and can answer pretty much anything, there will be no glassy eyed stares or I don't know kind of responses here. They are extremely helpful.
You wont find everything in the world here, but it's a decent basic selection, and well organized. Also I like the fact they have a shelf dedicated to "what's new" which is something I always love when shopping.
I will be stopping by again if in the area for sure.
Sep 01, 2014The selection is fairly good, with a good mix of local New Hampshire stuff. You will find the occasional Maine and Vermont stuff in here, but not the highly regarded and demanded stuff such as Alchemist for one thing.
Staff are really nice and knowledgeable. They will easily chat you up for any needs, or desires you may have. They know the product well and can answer pretty much anything, there will be no glassy eyed stares or I don't know kind of responses here. They are extremely helpful.
You wont find everything in the world here, but it's a decent basic selection, and well organized. Also I like the fact they have a shelf dedicated to "what's new" which is something I always love when shopping.
I will be stopping by again if in the area for sure.
Reviewed by dpgoblejr from New Hampshire
4.97/5 rDev +10.2%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5
4.97/5 rDev +10.2%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5
Made my way over to Bert's for the very first time and from the moment I opened the door I was impressed. I was greeted quickly and got a friendly hand shake, after stating it was my first visit, from the gentleman who ended up being Bert himself. There was cheese and crackers available and since it was 4:30pm on a Tuesday I was just in time for some beer tasting samples. The selection was out of this world and the take-what-you-want availability of any beer on the shelves made it easy getting whatever I wanted to make my own six-pack. The prices were fair and reasonable and on-par with other beer places I've visited. This may have been my first visit but it will not be my last! Bert's Better Beers is truly an amazing place in central New Hampshire!
Feb 26, 2014
Bert's Better Beers in Manchester, NH
Place rating:
4.51 out of
5 with
83 ratings
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