Beverages 4 Less

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9181 Mission Gorge Rd
Santee, California, 92071-3723
United States

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PLACE STATS
Average:
4.4
Reviews:
184
Ratings:
198
pDev:
24.55%
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Rated: 1 by sdpaul from California

May 13, 2018
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Reviewed by reefer_bob from California

5/5  rDev +13.6%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5
Visited Beverages 4 Less on 2/13/16.

Great little place. What an amazing selection of beer. Beers were well organized and easy to navigate.

The only thing better than the quality selection of beers is Freddy and his knowledge of beer. That man has boundless energy and a true love for beer. It seemed like there was a great story behind every brewery, beer, or brewer!

If there's something you want, check this place out. Highly recommended!
Feb 16, 2016
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Reviewed by missalicedonut from Tennessee

5/5  rDev +13.6%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5
If you are looking for a fantastic beer store to order from online or if you are in the San Diego area, check this place out! Fred’s own, Beverages4Less, has a wonderful assortment of beer that includes rare and limited releases. His website has a list of all beer available; however, make sure to look on the Instagram page, @beverages4less, as there are daily posts of others that are sometimes not on the site. Ordering from Fred has never been an issue. He communicates extremely well and very courteous. Not only does he have knowledge of beer, but he is always willing to make suggestions and/or recommendations. Shipping has also never been a problem. My beer arrives promptly and complete. If you have ordered from him once, he keeps your information on file so no need to resend all your information. All in all, one of the best beer stores and great service all the way around!
Jan 21, 2016
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Reviewed by BoldRulerVT from Vermont

1/5  rDev -77.3%
vibe: 1 | quality: 1 | service: 1 | selection: 1
These guys routinely mule people out to illegally sell Heady.
Beer is kept warm and people are forced to buy lots of other beer for the privilege of buying one warm Heady. This place is everything that is wrong with beer exploitation today.
Dec 09, 2015
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Reviewed by joshdaut from Illinois

4.18/5  rDev -5%
vibe: 3 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4
I have not been to the actual store.. My rating is based off an online purchase from Beverages 4 Less.

Good:
- Being able to purchase hard-to-get beer like Pliny The Elder and Supplication through the internet (Which I'm sure is very illegal)
- UPS Ground shipping and good packaging
- I purchased Pliny The Elder, which was VERY fresh (bottled within 1 week of me receiving the package). Couldn't be more pleased with that.

Bad:
- Fred originally sent out an email stating (2 bottle limit for Pliny, and 1 bottle limit for Supplication). Then a few days later I received an email stating (3 bottle limit for Pliny, 2 bottle limit for Supplication). Notice the difference in bottle limits. Quite irritating.
- He mentioned 6 bottle minimum. So when I originally purchased from him, I only had 3 bottles of beers that I actually wanted, and had to look through his "not so well organized/updated" website to decide on what other 3 beers I wanted.
- Price came out to over $100+ for 6 bottles of beer to be shipped from California to Chicago. My pocket still hates me.

Overall it was a decent experience. Very easy transaction, but make sure that he has the beers in-stock that you're interested in trying. And be ready to pay a good amount of money for it to be shipped to you.
Aug 06, 2015
 
Rated: 3.99 by rawfish from California

Jun 03, 2015
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Reviewed by QCHopper from Vermont

4.15/5  rDev -5.7%
vibe: 3 | quality: 4 | service: 5 | selection: 4
Not a local so I haven't been in the shop but have had no issues in dealing with them. Purchase was made, products were sent, well packaged and in timely fashion. Even changed my order and they were a great help. Prices are a bit higher but for someone on the other side of the country it is great to able to have access to this stuff so what's a couple bucks? Deducted points in "vibe" cause you can't order certain things without spending more on other stuff. The service as I said was great
Mar 14, 2015
 
Rated: 5 by chitownbarrel from Illinois

Dec 31, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Drink_LocalSD from California

Dec 05, 2014
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Reviewed by KATCanada from Canada (ON)

3/5  rDev -31.8%
I see lots of 1's and 5's for this place. I have never visited in person but I have ordered from him twice in 2013 and again in 2014 (yes I am an eastern guy....) Order 1 was based on Parabola, Pliney and lost abbey stuff, order 2 was Alpine.
The Good: Ordered on a Sat and stuff arrived in Buffalo on Friday as promised. Nothing broken. Nelson and Pliney's were <2 weeks old as promised. Bottles well packed, not broken and in good condition. On the phone Fred made some good reco's and allowed me to get an extra Pliney and Supplication. Prices were no more expensive than other online shops.
The Not So Good: Ordered Knee Deep Triple and a few others that were 3 month's+ old. The weren't bad by any means but to me that was not cool. Shipping feed were about $25 bucks more than they should have been for 18 bottles. Got dinged for a $30 handling fee or some such thing, again not cool for 18 beers.
Overall I don't feel like I got ripped off or scammed and he did deliver what I asked for on time. So if you don't mind the extra shipping and handling you should feel safe to order. I would do business with Fred again if I was in need of those beers.
Dec 03, 2014
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Rated by BillsNewAccount from Illinois

1/5  rDev -77.3%
This dude stockpiled tickets to Lost Abbey and is selling them for $250 a pop. Lame.
Oct 14, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by scorpionpower from Michigan

Oct 09, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by brantbeauchamp from California

Jul 25, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by the_encinitan from California

Jul 04, 2014
 
 
Rated: 4.25 by bpfrush from Wisconsin

Jun 24, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by T-Roy from Louisiana

May 30, 2014
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Reviewed by HoldenDurden from Illinois

5/5  rDev +13.6%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5
This is my go to place for internet beer purchases. No one has a better selection than what Freddie offers. A lot of really good and rare beer that is unavailable on the East Coast and especially Miami. He is also a hell of a guy. Whenever I email him an order he immediately emails me back my tracking number. Always incredibly prompt and ordering is hassle free. The shipments are always expertly packed too. I have recommended him to everyone and will continue to do so without reservation. Call Freddie, you will be glad you did.
May 26, 2014
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Reviewed by Grubicon from California

5/5  rDev +13.6%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5
Great place, great selection. My family and I have known Freddie for years. Takes great care of his customers. Definitely worth a drive to check out the selection and try new brews. If you haven't been here you need to check it out. Pricing is reasonable for what you're looking for, especially if it is hard to find.
May 03, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by greenspointexas from Texas

Apr 30, 2014
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Reviewed by bluz4frank from California

4.94/5  rDev +12.3%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5
Re-review:
Avoid this place. Ridiculous prices, ridiculous mimimums, ridiculous owner. He gets the beers but he does not understand the craft beer culture. He hoards beers and treats customers like sh--!
Apr 23, 2014
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Reviewed by drn from Idaho

4.54/5  rDev +3.2%
vibe: 5 | quality: 4 | service: 4.75 | selection: 4.75
This online shop offers a wide selection of many hard-to-get beers at decent prices. Great service and very quick responses. The ordering process is a little quirky for an online shop, but works well and is easy once you get the hang of it. It's an online beer specialty shop worth checking out for something new to try and/or for something elusive. I have bought from them, enjoyed the beer and service, and will continue to buy from them.

I had to rate "atmosphere" which is ridiculous, BA, because this is an online store! Really? Atmosphere? So I called it "perfect" because how am I supposed to do that. Why not have a "does not apply" option here too as with food?
Apr 22, 2014
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Reviewed by DCLAguy11 from California

4.22/5  rDev -4.1%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.25
If it wasn't for BA this place would be a total hidden local gem because it's in a non-descript strip mall off the highway. Freddy is a great owner and knows his stuff. It's worth a stop to check out what he has available especially if you are on your way back from Alpine. Since he has so much traffic he's always getting new stuff in the store. Everytime I go I spend a long time chatting with Freddy. I wish I had a store like this nearby. Oh, and he has a whole section dedicated to home brew materials.
Apr 10, 2014
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Reviewed by Chelsea1905 from Washington

4.14/5  rDev -5.9%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4
A corner unit in what looks like a strip mall attached to an apartment complex.
selection is decent, the local stuff is in the coolers on the back wall. Good amount of Bruery stuff and a good little selection of some Belgian stuff too.

The owner asked where I was from, asked what I was looking for, opened a beer to share and then got me some stuff from through the back. Awesome service
Apr 09, 2014
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Reviewed by Stum-pub from Connecticut

5/5  rDev +13.6%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5
I love this place... Go ahead and give them a 100 rating. These guys are fast, reliable, and such a great connection to have! This was such a great resource to find. If you have trouble finding some brews definitely give them a call. Beverages4Less all day!!! Freddy is the man
Apr 06, 2014
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Reviewed by The_Jerk from California

3.75/5  rDev -14.8%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5 | food: 5
First review and I'll be short and to the point. I came by to Freddy's establishment after a day visiting Alpine Beer Company with a friend a month ago. The reviews and searches for great craft beer in SD can be a hit/miss these days and Im from L.A. so that should tell you something when Im willing to fly down just to visit his place and pick up some brews that even I cant find even locally by me. Freddy is an awesome guy whos not only intelligent in his knowledge of beer but also his spirits in his store. This has been my 2nd visit and I could honestly say that I'd never get bored talking to this guy and learning about beer that I never thought I knew about before.

Its a shame that some people feel the need to bash an owner for how they choose to sell their products (esp those limited brews) but hey get over it and either shop elsewhere if you dont like it or open your own store and see how it works.
Apr 02, 2014
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Reviewed by Felix5407 from California

5/5  rDev +13.6%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5
Freddy is the man!!! He takes care of you like family. He gets beer other places dream about. I talk to everybody about this place, it's beer heaven! I don't shop anywhere else. This places has Pliny the elder everyday of the week! I try to make it every Friday for the different free beer tastings.
Mar 22, 2014
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Reviewed by dirknowheatski from New York

5/5  rDev +13.6%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5 | food: 5
The reviews on Beeradvocate sent me here and they were on point.. Fred is the dude- really friendly and knowledgable. Beverages 4 Less had an incredible selection of beers and I know I'll be ordering from this place again when I need my west coast brew fix.
Feb 25, 2014
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Reviewed by Dyan from Wisconsin

5/5  rDev +13.6%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5
I was given the website for Beverages 4 less on a trading site. I have tried a few other ship to home for my craft beer but the selection was always easy to obtain craft beers and I was looking for one that carried "hard to find" craft beers. I was so impressed by the selection as well as the communication that transpired during the ordering process. The knowledge was excellent!

I highly recommend this site!
Feb 13, 2014
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Reviewed by YoudownwithABV from Tennessee

5/5  rDev +13.6%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5
Fred is nothing short of amazing. He is extremely passionate about all aspects of his life especially his store and his family. Really enjoyed the 30 minute conversation about beer and family. Great inventory and he shipped the same day I ordered. I look forward to doing more business in the future. Fred is the man!
Jan 24, 2014
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Reviewed by vermilcj from Ohio

4.93/5  rDev +12%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.75
I have not been to the store, but having ordered from Freddy online I can tell you this is a top notch store. He is always very attentive in responding to orders and questions and goes the extra mile for his customers. I hope to get out to see him in San Diego some day soon.
Jan 24, 2014
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Reviewed by Donatedfist from Georgia

5/5  rDev +13.6%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5
First review ever and it had to be for beverages-4-less. I'm from Ga and the selection of the beers I enjoy are limited. I was lucky enough to get a stone 17th rare beer tent ticket so I planned a trip to San Diego area to see some friends. My friends were moving back to Ga two months after my trip so I wanted to load up. I went to a couple of other stores and they had some rare stuff but not a huge selections of the breweries I was looking for. Well after I shopped around I found Bevrages-4-less, seriously it was my kinda of place. Non corporate small business that didn't look like it's gonna be the beer heaven it was. I have had friends order from here a couple of times so I knew about it but I didn't know about it , if you know what I mean. The first day I went Freddy wasn't there but the second time he was . As someone who has been a manager of a huge liquor store let me tell you how good the service was. Me n my friend must of talked to Freddy for an hour and a half while he opens russian rivers while we talk about beer and beer experiences. I loved the San Diego area so much I am planning to move to California . Hopefully soon beverages-4-less will be my neighborhood beer stores. Until then I will continue to order from here and receive my greatly packaged little presents for myself !!!
Jan 12, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Beersnake from California

Dec 06, 2013
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Reviewed by Daniel_Kang from New York

5/5  rDev +13.6%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5 | food: 5
Great site ! Fred is easy to work with and makes the whole ordering process nice and easy. Incredible selection of west coast beers that we don't get out here in Ny awesome source! Just completed my first order and can't wait to get some more! Check out their site and you won't be disappointed in the selection
Dec 01, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by StoutSnob40 from California

Nov 26, 2013
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Reviewed by spbennett13 from California

5/5  rDev +13.6%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5
Have been going here for a little while now. Fred is a really cool guy and has a great selection of beers in stock. If he doesn't have exactly what I'm looking for he always recommends something else to try and has been spot on in every recommendation. Will continue going here for a long time to come.
Nov 20, 2013
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Reviewed by samplerman from Massachusetts

5/5  rDev +13.6%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5 | food: 5
Just completed my first order with Fred, he's the man!! Selection is second to none and order was processed the same day. When my first choice was sold out, found Fred to be very knowledgeable in offering a highly rated substitution. Strongly recommend giving them a shout!
Nov 19, 2013
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Reviewed by theblackrook from Colorado

5/5  rDev +13.6%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5
Very happy with this store and the person I talked with on the phone, Freddy.
He had a few rare beers that I can't get in Colorado, so I ordered 6.
You may pay a little extra but great service and a knowledgeable person to advise you can be very helpful.
I will be a repeat customer!
Nov 07, 2013
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Reviewed by Matthew13e from Georgia

5/5  rDev +13.6%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5
If you are looking for rare west coast beers, look no further than Beverages 4 Less!!
He will ship you all of the west coast stuff all over the country, and for a reasonable
price! Fred is a great guy and he really knows his beer. Give him a call guys!!
Oct 30, 2013
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Reviewed by HopHeadVA83 from Virginia

5/5  rDev +13.6%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 5 | food: 5
Freddie is the man. Such a nice dude. You can tell he loves his craft. I've been a repeat customer many times over (online). You're not going to find much better place to buy beers. He'll go out of his way to talk beers and help you find new things that you haven't tried before as well.
Oct 29, 2013
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