Shout out to bottle shops.

The Keg Liquors in Clarksville, IN and The Beer Trappe in Lexington, KY

 

Stateline in Maryland/Delaware

 

My shout out is to Craft Beer Cellar in Columbia MO. I have never been there nor purchased from them. But their service have been amazing. I thought my parents were driving though that town so I contacted them via FB. Every single time I sent a message, they were quick to respond - within minutes. Eventually they got a box together for me. Unfortunately I found out my parents weren't going though Columbia so I had to tell the store that the purchase will not be happening. They were totally cool about it and always remained cheerful. I hope to stop there in person someday. I really appreciated their service.

 

Hot Doug's actually opened a stand in the Wrigley Field bleachers, you'll need a ticket to the ball game to get your fix.

 

In Albany NY, it's pretty much the sister stores Olivers Beverage, and Westmere Beverage, downstate a bit, Halftime has great selection, fair pricing, and some terrific staff and management. If I'm going even further towards NYC, I always stop at one of several DiCiccos, tremendous selection at a couple of them.

 

Cyclone Liquors in Ames, IA!!! Check em out!
Also, Hy Vee Des Moines IA = Fleur Store!

 

I have four that I go to because they usually have different stuff available, depending if I'm closer to home, school, or the girlfriends.

El Cerrito in Corona, CA.
La Bodega in Riverside, CA.
Olive Ave Market in Redlands, CA.
Total Wine in Rancho Cucamonga, CA.

La Bodega has been getting a tad too expensive for me lately, but all four are solid shops. (Bonus: You can get some decent food at Olive Ave).

 

100% of my growler fills are at Whole Foods and HEB off 249 in Houston. All other beer purchases are at one of the 3 Specs within 15 minutes of my house, or my local Kroger, they get some pretty good stuff sometimes. No boutique bottle shops out where I live

 

I've got two really...

Beer City out in North Babylon had been my go-to store for about 5 years...


Since moving I've been forced to stretch my wings, and Beverage Plus in Floral Park is top-notch...

Cheers

 

I live around Bethlehem and this is still the best shop, in my opinion. The prices are a little higher compared to Wegmans in Allentown, but Abe is a nice dude and he gets some things they don't (Sixpoint, Destihl, etc.). He has a shop open in Allentown now too, doesn't get the selection Bethlehem does.

 

I spent a couple weeks in STL due to work. While I really enjoyed W&C, I found that CBC was a better experience. They had taps and very nice bottle shares the nights I went there. The owner seemed a really good guy too.

 

Salud is the "go-to" spot in CLT

 

While it's not in my hometown I will throw some love out there for Veterans Liquor in Colorado Springs. I've been able to stop in while out there on vacation and was impressed with the selection and the people. More impressive- My wife was out there for a work trip recently so I asked her to stop in with a list of things to look out for. Andrew not only helped her identify things from my list but made some strong suggestions and she was able to bring me back a really good variety of bottles. He spent a solid 15 minutes with her which I really appreciate. Keep up the great work!

 

1: Trader Moe's in Lee, MA (bottle shop for Moe's Tavern)
2: Spirited in Lenox, MA
3: Kelly's Package Store in Dalton, MA

 

Greater Boston Area: Redstone and Burlington Wine and Spririts
Downtown Boston: BWX

 

Vineyard in Plano Illinois. Been going there for years (even when I was a kid). They keep adding more and more craft beers. Best selection in town. Also Bacaba in Sandwich Illinois is worth a stop.

 

Did you see that collab they did with Goose Island a couple weeks ago? Dog days of summer i think it was called.

 

I didn't see that but cold Goose Island and a Hot Doug sounds good right about now.

 

Ramirez Liquor East of Los Angeles
Vendome in Beverly Hills
Cap N Cork in Hollywood

 

In WA I use.....

Special Brews
Bottleworks
Total Wine