Super Saver

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888 US Highway 22
Somerville, New Jersey, 08876-1560
United States

(908) 722-6700 | map
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PLACE STATS
Average:
3.92
Reviews:
57
Ratings:
62
pDev:
12.5%
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Reviewed by dsa7783 from New Jersey

3.15/5  rDev -19.6%
Saturday February 23, 2008 :

After hearing so much about this place, I decided I had to give it a try... After visiting the Super Saver in Edison, I was hoping that this would be an equal destination if not better...
First of all, the place is messy as hell... The young kids who work there know nothing about the various eclectic beers that line the single aisle where all types of hard-to-find, distinct beers are sold...
Yes, the selection is solid and different, but you have to be very careful: Most beer are completely covered in dust, and I would say at least 35% of the beers there are expired and not drinkable...
I had a pretty good run today, copping a 2007 Brooklyn Monster Ale, an Imperial Stout from Left Hand, Anchor's Old Foghorn, and Stone's Vertial Epic... I wanted to buy a lot of more brews (for example, Avery's Maharaja), but they were obviously out-dated and I wouldn't pay to drink them since they were expired...
Definitely worth a trip down here since they carry a massive variety of different beers, but as I said before, be careful, because many of the beers there are expired and shouldn't be sampled...
There is a very nice selection of glassware for sale, which you can purchase for $4.99...
Got a nice Rochefort cup...
Worth a stop-in, but at your own-risk...
Feb 23, 2008
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Reviewed by nice-pitch from New Jersey

3.68/5  rDev -6.1%
vibe: 2.5 | quality: 4 | service: 3.25 | selection: 4.25
Until recently, the beer selection was amazing, but a recent store makeover (sometime in 2017) significantly reduced the beer selection from amazing to better than average. What they do have now is better organized than before. When they had so much it was hard to see it all or find things. When I can't find something, the staff is helpful and knows where it is.
Jan 06, 2018
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Reviewed by mikr from New Jersey

2.46/5  rDev -37.2%
vibe: 2.25 | quality: 2.25 | service: 2.25 | selection: 3
mostly crap but they have a few good beers hard to find elsewhere, cashiers are mystifyed by the checkout machine, easy access and parking, higher than average prices
Jun 18, 2016
 
Rated: 3.94 by DrStiffington from New Jersey

Mar 05, 2015
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Reviewed by Steve55 from New Jersey

3/5  rDev -23.5%
It's a good liquor store,,
a lot of good beers, prices aren't bad
but there are no prices on warm cases.
If you want a price,
I was told by the salesman to walk up to the register and ask.
I had to wait while they took care of other customers.
I never been in any other liquor store or any store that doesn't put prices on items.
Is it to hard to push a button on the computer and print out a price list to hang?
I was told by the sales woman they don't price the warm beer is because
the prices change so much. I haven't seen any change is prices.
Sep 27, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Latarnik from New Jersey

May 26, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by jlux21 from New Jersey

May 16, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by megamass from New Jersey

Apr 30, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by acurtis from New Jersey

Oct 22, 2013
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Reviewed by Gavage from Nevada

4.01/5  rDev +2.3%
vibe: 3 | quality: 4 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.25
Easy to find right on Route 22. A big building that gives you a bit of a clostrophobic feeling as the aisles are somewhat close to each other and are tall. There is an aisle dedicated to craft beers, and the selections is very good for the area. I picked up some Harpoon and Lagunitas and they were fresh. I did need some help finding a wine, and I got prompt and knowledgable service.

The cash register area looks run down. The whole interior needs a facelift. But since this is a store and not a bar, I can overlook this as the beer selection is where the true focus is here. Also, make sure you look around for stacks of beer cases that are placed around the store that may not be on the shelves.
Jan 16, 2013
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Reviewed by richbrew from New Jersey

4/5  rDev +2%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 4
Made a pit stop on my way back home from Somerset. Never been, not in my neck of the woods. 2nd to last aisle is complete craft. Nice amount of bomber's, 750's, 6&4packs line the entire aisle. A few brewery's not found in shops up north but nothing crazy. Prices were on point with what I'm used to. Ended up grabbing a couple bottles of Deliverance (for some reason this is hard to come by in northern shops) and browsed the rest of the time. Overall a nice place to drop in and grab a couple bottles. Would stop again if I'm ever down that way again.
Feb 01, 2012
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Reviewed by tobelerone from New Jersey

3.9/5  rDev -0.5%
vibe: 3 | quality: 4.5 | service: 3 | selection: 4.5
Stopped by this store on the way to a party in the area and I was pleasantly surprised. Lots to choose from in the way of singles, bombers, sixers, and cases. Not too many out and out surprises but they had almost anything and everything that makes its way to New Jersey and the prices were all at minimum on par with the lowest I've seen elsewhere and often beat that.

It is cluttered and busy and it was a bit hard to shop because of traffic in the beer lanes. Not a big deal to me. the Mrs. found it a bit more irritating. Staff ranged from indifferent to mildly helpful; got the sense that if I lived nearby and came in here often they'd have better communication. The beer guy stopped to talk for a few minutes when I asked about Cantillons; said they didn't have them at the moment but would be getting more in soon.

All the new releases were in stock; every Winter Warmer, the new Sam Adams stuff (Vixen, etc), the latest Stone Vertical Epic, etc. Full line-up of Jolly Pumpkin and extensive selection of Belgians, English, Scottish, and German beers.

Good store. I paid 47.00 for a bomber of Bear Republic Big Black Bear stout, a six of OB Mama's Little Yella, a six of 21st Amendment Fireside Chat, and a 30 pack of PBR for the party goers. Not bad I'd say.
Nov 21, 2011
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Reviewed by alohaspicoli from New Jersey

3.68/5  rDev -6.1%
vibe: 2.5 | quality: 4 | service: 3 | selection: 4.5
Not much to look at but they do have a solid selection that's better than 99% of the stores I've been to in the Central Jersey area.

Some of the previous reviews are correct - it is kind of cluttered, but I stop in there almost weekly and I've noticed it getting more and more organized. If you can find the Beer Manager he'll always stop what he's doing to try and help you (something the rest of the other employees don't care to do). But if you don't mind spending a little time searching you can definitely find some gems.

It seems like they put beers with a higher ABV% out incrementally... so it's not unusual to find something from a year or two back.

An entire (large) aisle is devoted to craft brews. Approx. 75% domestic/25% import.

They have a lot of 6-packs but mostly focus on bombers. Breweries I consistently see there include: Rogue, Founders, DFH, Stone, Bruery, Schlafly, Southern Tier, Victory, Harpoon, Ommegang, Weyerbacher, Mikkeller and a lot more (that is almost an understatement). I always bring up the Beer Advocate site on my phone as I'm walking in and start reading reviews. I always wind up finding something new to try.

Also, they may not always be able to tell you what they have coming in, but don't be afraid to have them try and special order what you're looking for. I've asked them for a few things that I never thought they'd get and they came through (and have never gouged me on the price).
Oct 22, 2011
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Reviewed by djrn2 from New Jersey

3.6/5  rDev -8.2%
vibe: 3 | quality: 4 | service: 3 | selection: 4
This is a good store for us mid to northern Jersey folks. Always a good selection and some surprises hidden around too if you don't mind digging around and on the tops and backs of shelves. they even have some nice vintage stuff. Prices are right around average. Nothing is overly priced. The help is lacking is some regards depending on who's working but over all it's not bad. A rotating stock with all the good beers that come to NJ and glassware to buy is a plus. If your in the area I would definitely check it out.
Aug 01, 2011
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Reviewed by beernut from New Jersey

3.14/5  rDev -19.9%
vibe: 3 | quality: 3 | service: 2.5 | selection: 4
Stopped by a few weeks back with fellow BA timmush. My 1st time there and I wasn't completely blown away. You will not find anything great but they do have a pretty good selection. Some have said you have to really look for something good, they are correct. Cases upon cases on the floor. So unorganized. A place like that at times I would have to question freshness of the beers. No help to be found. Not one person asked us for assistance. The place does carry a lot of different beers so I would go back but I will not expect any help from the useless staff.
Jun 28, 2011
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Reviewed by claspada from New Jersey

3.6/5  rDev -8.2%
Staff is extremely hit or miss. The manager is extremely unkind and unhelpful, but the staff is mostly kids who will help if they know something or at least offer a best guest. A huge isle of beers arranged amazingly by price/style/country/etc. Much improved from a year ago when I first went; they were changing management I think at the time and replenishing their stock. Average prices, above average for the area. Much more warm bottles like 22 oz and 750 ml and have an equal amount of warm and cold 6 packs; just the way it should be in my opinion.
Aug 11, 2010
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Reviewed by magnj from New Jersey

4.05/5  rDev +3.3%
This is my store of choice, being the only place locally I know of that has such a big craft selection. Newly remodeled with bigger refrigerators along the back wall, 2-3 reserved for craft and sam's seasonals.
But I mostly browse the huge craft aisle which is not refrigerated. Lot's of local brews along with most major national outfits. Plenty of every style for the amateur or expert to explore from Belgians to IPA's and RISs. They also have a small vintage selection(mostly DFH).
Prices seem in line with the rest of the region, but they do break down some hard to find beers to singles only and that can get expensive.
Staff is somewhat helpful if you ask but will otherwise let you wander without bothering you, and they are mostly young...not sure if there is a resident "beer guy".
Overall a great place to shop, big selection, decent pricing, and for me a great location. The only place I've been with a better selection and staff is Oak Tree which is just off the charts.
Dec 03, 2009
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Reviewed by Stunner97 from New Jersey

3.55/5  rDev -9.4%
I live locally and not to far to this place and its a pretty decent option. They have an aisle with a pretty good selection of beers, its a pretty big section dedicated to more specialty beers then a lot of places have. The store itself can be a bit cluttered and its not exactly organized anyway spectacularly but its a decent selection. The service was nothing spectacular though I wouldnt say Ive had bad experiences there. Definitely better then alot of the places in the area though not the best in my opinion as theres another place or two I prefer a tad more.
Feb 04, 2009
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Reviewed by Timmush from New Jersey

3.85/5  rDev -1.8%
If you are on Route 22 you should stop by this place. I don't think you will find anything super special, but they do have a very good selection. You will be able to find something you like at a good price. I want to emphasize 'find' because the beer selection is always a mess. Cases on top of cases, if you dig in the back you might find something you are looking for. IF you don't want to take the 15-20 minute more ride to Oak Tree , you can stop here. If they spent a few days organizing and cleaning up, it would be a much better place.

EDIT!: They cleaned the place up. much cleaner.
Jan 20, 2009
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Reviewed by bonbini26 from New Jersey

4.4/5  rDev +12.2%
This place has it all here domestic and foreign (comparing it to Oak Tree in South Plainfield it doesnt have as big a foreign selection) But where it lacks there it makes up in vintage selections (JW Leeds, Brooklyn, Anchor Steam, Rogue, Dogfish) some brews dating back to 1998! As far as the service, never really remember anyone helping me the few times ive been in here. It can be easy to drive buy due to the location of it on Route 22 and the U-turn there. Def worth the trip though if you are looking for vintage beers (mostly barleywines, Imperial Stouts, Old Ales)
Sep 29, 2008
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Reviewed by mymrnngjckt from Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%
Stopped here on a beer run through New Jersey. The first thing I notice is that the place is very cluttered. That being stated, the selection is great. Losts of belgian & domestic craft adorn the beer aisle. Fantome, Cantillon, vintage Heavyweight, Sly Fox, Victory, and a horde of other belgian and domestic beers. It take a while to sift through every thing as many beers are hiding behind other beers. If you take the time, you can really find some gems here.

Prices were very reasonable. I will make this place a required stop on my trips to New Jersey.
May 01, 2008
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Reviewed by ATPete from New Jersey

4/5  rDev +2%
Let me start off by saying that this was, in my opinion, one of the best beer stores i had visited (until i ran into the South Plainfield Buy-Rite).

Great selection, if you can find it...The Supersaver is like an easter egg hunt if you will. The last time i was in there it was stocked, but not on the shelves, cases upon cases shoved into corners and buried behind other cases and racks. A mess. Also there was 2 seperate beer sections, in the back righthand part of the store was the assorment of cases, a poorly stocked singles/6-pack section, a cold box, and more cases. There was an isle about mid way into the store, past the Italian wines that seemed like the holy grail...vintage dated Chimay and Fantome, Thomas Hardy and more as well as a very nice Belgian selection.

A few 'lucky' purchases ive made at the Supersaver; Stone Vertical Epic, 2002 BBBourgondier, Numerous Fantomes. Glassware- an Orval glass, a Rochefort, a Kwak and a Delirium Tremens glass

everything is reasonably priced
Mar 28, 2008
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Reviewed by DaveHS from California

3.6/5  rDev -8.2%
Somerville Super Saver is beautiful and annoying all at the same time. First of all, if you don't live in that specific part of NJ, it's a pain in the ass to get to. It's poorly organized, and staffed by teenage kids who don't want to help you, and don't even know much about beer in the first place. The aisles are thin, and retrieving beer from the vintage section requires performing a balancing act. Completely aggravating.
However, if you can put up with all that nonsense, they have a pretty impressive selection. All the Thierez beers, a selection of aged Fantome beers, Cantillon Fou Founne from 1999, Geuze from 2000, some good British strong ales from the late 80s, and a large selection of Belgian, Polish, German, and American micro. I thought this place was particularly important, because they have a number of things that I NEVER see at other stores in this area, especially the Thierez, and the hoppy Urthel (which isn't all that hoppy).
Also, if you're into mead and cider, there's more of it here than you will see most places. Also great for wine and spirits.
If you can put up with how exhasperating the staff, store, and layout are, it's worth it. Bring a credit card.
Mar 28, 2008
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Reviewed by Beerloco from New Jersey

4.65/5  rDev +18.6%
I drive 50 miles to get here and always find it worth the trip. The new beer manager, Howie, has cleaned the place up very well. While there are still cases on the floor the new shelves and more organized layout make it much easier to find what you're looking for. With such a large and diverse selection it can be time consuming to take it all in, but well worth it.

On a recent visit I was able to get some very hard to find DFH beers as well a great selection of Southern Tier, Avery, Rock Art and some Belgians. This only scratches the surface but I'll be back again soon.

Don't hesitate to ask if you don't see what you're searching for. I have found the staff to be very helpful and they seem to know what they have and where it is.
Mar 12, 2008
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Reviewed by brantadid from New Jersey

2.9/5  rDev -26%
This is a store I used to frequent. I stopped a little over a year ago because their selection stagnated and they were not replacing supply of the regularly stocked items. I found out later that they changed beer managers.

I was in the neighborhood this past weekend and decided to give it another try. Their selection has changed dramatically. They have significantly less belgian and imports and significantly more US craft beer.

The store is a somewhat disorganized. It looks like half the section is organized and the other isn't.

They have vintages of Quad which are hand marked and increasing more expensive with age.

The service was awful. I had to chase down a salesperson to ask if a bottle was available as a single. He did the absolute minimum he could to help, and he wasn't even sure of the beer I was speaking about.

The vast majority of the store is still wine, which is fine.

Worth the trip for the selection, but not if you are looking for good service...or even average service for that matter.
Feb 25, 2008
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Reviewed by Rciesla from New Jersey

4.65/5  rDev +18.6%
This store is a gem. For two reasons one they have an incredible selection of beer at good often great prices and two the personal service here is excellent.

I visited this Saturday 11/3 in the afternoon, its been a few months since i've last gone, the beer isles have been cleaned up well, and they have added some new shelves. As always i can always find rare beer and incredible vintage bottles, heck im landing a trade now with some.

The part that really makes this place shine is the service, while i have not met the new beer manager, i was helped by his associate John McKee who bent over backwards and more to locate the quality brews i had hopped to find. Real friendly and knowledgeable guy, what more can i say great service is the ultimate way of doing business, thanks John.
And cheers to the store, with the free glass.
Nov 06, 2007
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Reviewed by leftmindedrighty from New Jersey

3.3/5  rDev -15.8%
Stopped here on a Saturday beer run

Place was easy enough to get to, it is right on Rt. 22.

First walked in and started weaving my way through the aisles. First thing I kept seeing was beers being stored on their sides, which really made me cringe. They had some good Belgians and American beers in wooded crates just laying on their side like they hadn't been touched in years. I'm not sure why this was, as it seemed they had the room to store them upright. Even the selection of micro's was sorely lacking. They had a decent selection of out of state brews like Avery, Rogue, and Southern Tier.

They also had some "Vintage" beers for sale, listed as the store's personal reserve. Only problem was some of the beers should not have been kept by anybody for that long. For instance, they had bottles of Golden Monkey from 2000, that beer will not taste very good at that point. I have found a year and a half, two years tops for that brew. Makes me wonder if the local distributor found a case in the corner, and quickly sold it off.

Overall, I will not be going back anytime soon. I will give this place a year or so and see if I simply caught them on a bad day. I bought one bottle of Brooklyn Local 1 and quickly hopped in my car and left. IMO, take the extra 25 minutes and drive to the Oak Tree.
Jun 30, 2007
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Reviewed by drjim34 from Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +14.8%
I've been dieing to try this place. My girlfriends family lives nearby, and I finally got my chance on 5/26/7. I spent over an hour inside looking around. As with other reviews, I will agree that they are very unorganized, but staff was more then helpful in assisting me on my searches. The guys working the floor knew where everything was that I was looking for. I wanted a lot of NJ and Penn beers and wasn't disappointed. I found ample supplies of Sly Fox, River Horse, Victory, Troegs, and even some of my New England beers that are hard to find in my area such as Sankaty Light by Cisco brewers.
Speaking of New England Beers, I was very happy to see a nice selection from Sea Dog, Smuttynose, Shipyard, and I can't believe I'm going to say it, but Sams as well.
My advice is to look everywhere you can, behind six packs, at the back of the bottom shelves, behind the cases, and even under them. The beer you are looking for could be anywhere. A nice surprise was the presence of Tractor Brewing Co. Farmer’s Tan and Haymaker Honey Wheat. My new prize possession is a bottle of Black Raspberry Preserves from Sly Fox. They had ample supplies until I came shopping, although I did leave one on the shelf.
I hear a lot of people gripping about the fact that the store is a mess, and too unorganized. The best part in finding those sought after beers is having to look a little, and then all of a sudden there it is on the bottom shelf hidden in the back. That is what happens here, and I like it.
Jun 04, 2007
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Reviewed by plaid75 from New York

3.5/5  rDev -10.7%
Large warehouse style place located on 22, at the 202 interchange.

The inside space featured about a 70% use for wine and booze, with the remainder for beer.

A good selection of local beers, although not as many Pennsylvania brews as I would expect. A very good belgian selection, presented the same way the store presented their wine selection. Good selection of bombers as well.

However, the store was the most unkept and unorganized beer store I have ever experienced. There was dust everywhere as well as boxes. I wonder how fresh the stock is. Tight aisles as well.

Overall a decent place, but there are many better shopping experiences in the area.
Mar 26, 2007
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Reviewed by NJpadreFan from New Jersey

3.7/5  rDev -5.6%
Drove out here at 5pm on a Monday!?! Took almost 2 hrs to go 30 miles!

Aside from that I found Supersaver no problem. The beer isle is very narrow, only able to fit 1 cart down it and hopefully no one is trying to come down the isle cause they are screwed. The selection wasn't bad, everything from Victory, Great Divide, Smuttynose, Stone, And many dusty German and Belgium beers. I purchased bombers in the Stone 10th Anniversary, Avery 13, Great Divide Oak Yeti and Hercules, Wyerbacher 11, and 6ers in the Great Divide DPA and MAd Elf. Total price was $60. Not bad.

Overall- A store definitely worth visiting if your in the immediate area. Otherwise not worth driving out to from the NJ/PA border or anywhere thats 30 miles away!?
Oct 31, 2006
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Reviewed by guzzle211 from Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +2%
First off, heed the warnings! If you are coming off of 22E you better be quick. I am even used to this, and its tight. It was a Friday at 330pm and there was a lot of traffic and I wasn't the only trying to make it across the lanes, along with those coming off of 202 trying to get on 22.

At first it seems to be a very very well stocked wine store, until you get to the beer aisle - then the magnitude of this place really hits you. I went in with the intention of grabbing a Chimay Blue or three, scoping it out and making my mental notes for the future (I was in the area for work and had to get back. Needless to say I got back late.)

Its like a 'where's waldo' - you are so overwhelmed by so many choices in such a small area. At first the immediately recognizable labels jump out at you - Victory, Weyerbacher, lots and lots of Rogues, Sam Smith, etc. Then I saw Great Divide and lots of it (which I aint never seen in these here parts lol) and just too many others to list.

The boxes in cases are a little scattered, but I really felt that was part of the allure. The shelves are very well organized (I was so overwhelmed by the boxed beer that I didn't even realize that right over my shoulder were shelves and shelves of craft brews, stretching the entire aisle.)

My take for the day was:
St Bernadus 12 60th Ann. (tin,) bomber of Weyerbacher Decandence, 1 each small Chimay Blue and White, 1 each 12oz Victory Old Horizontal and St. Boisterous, Weihenstephan Original, and 2 16.9oz Okocim Porters. total w/tax: $37.50. I really debated gave it one $.)

I am very anxious to get back, and highly recommend.

**UPDATE 11/6/06: they have installed shelving to clean up the aisle, but i liked the scavenger hunt better.
Oct 29, 2006
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Reviewed by PAYankeeFan from Pennsylvania

4.15/5  rDev +5.9%
Okay, I should have read this thread. I just followed signs for Somerville off route 78 and navigated a few traffic circles and finally found the place. This is my second visit. The stock seemed a bit depleted but what was left is still phenomenal. They had a good selection of Left hand, Tractor, Stone, Allagash (exceptional selection), Unibroue, Weyerbacher, Great Divide, Fantome, Dogfish, J W Lees, Ramapo Valley, North Coast, Drie Fonteinen, Hanssens, Cantillion and so many more US micros, Belgians, Germans, UK beers and others to list. I forget the Swiss beer that I saw. This is an awesome place for 750ml bottles!

But everything is crammed in one aisle and a cooler (not mentioning the macro aisle) and things seem a bit disorganized. There was a friendly employee who was there the whole time to assist me. Steve? The people who check you out aren't the friendliest though but they are very diligent in scanning the correct prices so they are good in my book. The place kind of has that shop and rob liquor store decor but the wine and beer selection is exceptional.
Oct 18, 2006
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Reviewed by BillyB from New Jersey

4.2/5  rDev +7.1%
This is an excellent store. Whether your looking for beer, wine or liquor. The beer selection is huge. They have an excellent selection of Belgians, English, and German rarities. Steve is the man to talk to and is very friendly and knowledgable.
The American craft selection is just plain awesome. I've gotten several beers here that I just couldn't find anywhere else like Stones Russian and Troegs Nugget Nectar. They have tons of Rogue and Dogfish Head as well as some more obscure beers like Tractor Brewing co.
In my opinion, I'd say this is the second best liquor store in NJ for craft beer( the first being oak tree buy rite in s. plainfield).
One of their problems is that they have cases stacked in the aisles and the aisles are very narrow. The store is like a maze and it's a little hard to navigate. But once you find the beer I gurantee you'll be happy.
Sep 09, 2006
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Reviewed by apintofknowledge from Connecticut

3.85/5  rDev -1.8%
A few rules when planning to visit Supersaver:

1) Be a skilled NJ driver who can navigate traffic circles, merge quickly, and be agressive when needing to merge quickly. And get directions ahead of time instead of seeing a highway sign that says "Somerville", remembering that there's supposedly a great beer store there, and expecting to find the place easily.
2) Don't show up only 15 minutes before they close (like I did). In fact, make sure to leave yourself at least an hour to sort through their great but chaotic selection. There's some treasures hidden in there, but you need time to find them.
3) Know a lot about beer... Like what seasonals are in season from specific breweries, what beers are meant to be aged, and how to navigate the world of Belgian beers. They have a lot of amazing vintage beer, but just because it's old doesn't mean it's always meant to be aged.
4) Bring lots of cash or a credit card... you're going to want to buy a lot of beer, and may indulge in some expensive beer (their prices are very reasonable for what they sell, but they sell some rare & aged beers that go for more than $10 a bottle).

One more note... their selection of 6-packs is pretty good, but their selection of 750ml bottles is amazing (both foreign and domestic).

Worth a trip, but be prepared before you go!
Aug 20, 2006
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Reviewed by mattpetti from New Jersey

2.85/5  rDev -27.3%
Finally visited this place one afternoon before i had to go to class. After you manage to get into the parking lot, which is a very sharp right after a speedy merge, you see a big "supersaver" sign and you are on your way. The beer section is the last section on the right hand side which at first is hiddin behind mounds of shelving. Once you manage to get to the section you see boxes and boxes of beer all laying around and some old wood shelving containing mainly of what seems to be the belgian section. The selection is huge. This place has many different things including what seemed like a beat up vintage beer section. The sheer amount of stuff that they have makes for a very cramped environment. Also it looked like many of the beers that weren't fit to age were out on the shelves as well which had me concerned. No single section as i could see, but by looking at the six packs you can take one of anything in the store. As for the employees. I must have walked past 2 or 3 of them as they were working and i was the one that had to squish up against the wall. I did find it enjoyable to listen to their conversation in which they were trying to figure out how to spell the word coincidence. When one employee finally got it right the other amusingly stated, " Oh, really? I thought it started with a 'Q'. In summary, the selection is amazing, prices are decent, staff...who knows, but a good store nonetheless. Should be on your must visit list if in NJ.

UPDATE: 3/2/06
While they still have many great beers there are many bottles thave have been sitting around for quite some time. Regular beers are missing and i saw cases of things that weren't on the shelf. This place has gotten even more dishevles and many of the bottles are very very warm. It is still good for some rarer and older items, definately not a regular six pack buying place anymore
Jul 27, 2006
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Reviewed by oxmasterscream from New Jersey

3.9/5  rDev -0.5%
Not sure what I can say that someone else hasn't already said but I finally made it in now that I live nearby and WOW, this place has one of the best, if not the best selection I've ever seen in NJ. If you should be able to find it in NJ, it's here... all local, regional, national micros, Germans, obscure Belgians, even the giant Oaked AB bottle, which I've yet to see in other NJ shops. Seems easy to waste a couple of hours just perusing the shelves. Not to be missed if you're anywhere nearby or even not.
Jun 23, 2006
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Reviewed by Sammy from Canada (ON)

3.9/5  rDev -0.5%
An excellent beer store if you are anywhere in the area. Even harder to find than the other BA's say. I was travelling west on the 287 and there was no exit 17 despite what the map says, so I had to make a major detour back. The gas station next to them benefits. Also it is on south side of street whereas Goggle indicates the north. Inside was an outstanding selection of beer, the Belgium in particular among the best I have seen. Very well organized. The US macro selectiuon is good, but could be a lot better. Bomber city with Allagash, Heavyweight, Sly Fox, Southampton
and also Avery, Lancaster, Troeg. Service is normal, if they are in the row and you are piling a lot of bottles in the cart you get someone who tells you if they have seen it on the shelf you are looking at. Happy I scored Unibroue 15. Prices can be cheaper for many items if you shop around, but all around reasonable.
May 19, 2006
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Reviewed by NiceGuyMike from New Jersey

4/5  rDev +2%
This place, though disorganized, is excellent. Prices are great, selection is wonderful service is blah and not worth commenting.

As other reviewers have stated, this is not terribly easy to get to thanks to Route 22's strange ramp configurations. Also, don't count on Google maps to help since the store is a mile or so away from Google's location.

They have STONE ! ! ! ! ! IPA, Ruination (which I just reviewed), Smoked Porter, and Bastard.

I'll put this head-to-head with oak tree in terms of selection. I'll give this the edge because of the aged selection. This aged section includes unkept boxes of various Belgians which were very dusty as well as some Koningshoeven vintage 2000 label trappist (though no visible emblem).
Mar 25, 2006
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Reviewed by kpantz from Pennsylvania

3.85/5  rDev -1.8%
I go to the Super Saver once a month or so at lunchtime to stock up on some favorites and pick up some new stuff.

When you approach the beer section, you get the sense that a bomb went off. Open cases lie everywhere, and you need to examine every loose sixer you see, because things just aren't what they seem.

Domestic selection is fabulous - Dogfish Head is in bountiful supply, as is Weyerbacher, Victory, Smuttynose, Brooklyn, Flying Dog, Rogue, etc. International selection is just as nice.

I will update this if I happen to find Stone there next time I go.

I've not had any issues with the floor staff, and a few have even dared to ask me if I needed help! The cashiers are a bit grumpy when presented with a basket full of singles, but that's more a result of their inventory system, which seems programmed to unilaterally puke on every barcode.
Mar 17, 2006
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Reviewed by blitheringidiot from Pennsylvania

4.3/5  rDev +9.7%
* Ya better be ready to make a SHARP right turn through traffic if you want to make it off of 22 East!*

Open 9 AM - 10 PM Mon - Sat.

Usually I grab a bachelor basket and leave the cart behind because the carts don't fit through the aisles. SuperSaver has a TON of wines but I am here for the beer! One long aisle of beer on both sides and a giant endcap of Belgians. Beer selection usually consists of:

ALLAGASH: Interlude, 10th Anniversary, Odyssey, Curieux, and others
URTHEL Hop-It, Quad
CLIPPER CITY Loose Cannon, & Below Decks & others
ROCK ART Barley wine and amber & others
JOLLY PUNPKIN White, Blue Red & Brown
HEAVYWEIGHT Old Salty 2005, Ivy-League DoublePils, Saison Hoppy, Spicy Dark, Perkunos Hammer & others
LONG TRAIL Double Bag & others
SPEAK EASY Double Daddy
BUDWEISER Master ($12)
FFF Gumball (old?)
SPH Baltic, Double Wit, IPA (contract brewed)
Panil Barque
Uerige Sticke all 3
De Dolle '04 Special & others http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/201/24776/
Ziinebir
http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/10302/20450/
Flemish Primatives
DeRanke XX (big)
Sam Adams Utopias
UNIBROUE all big
St. BERNARDUS
DFH Fort, Pangea
WEYERBACHER Insanity, Decadance,
and this is just for starters.

Service? It is hit or miss. They leave ya alone or they will be very friendly. Usually just girls at the counter but they will gently put your bottles into a liquor box after they ask "Is this beer?"

They also use "another" beer website shelf talkers and sometimes they sell growlers of Climax. Plus they have mead bottles, methgelin, and beer liquors like La Chouffe and Aventinus. This place has sooo much beer coming and going that boxes and six packs sit on the floor.
Mar 16, 2006
Super Saver in Somerville, NJ
Place rating: 3.92 out of 5 with 62 ratings