Best Stores in the Hudson Valley

Decicco's has an awesome selection.

Theres a few locations to check out
Highly recommend

 

If you are coming across 84 definitely check out Deciccos as it’s a stone’s throw from the highway and has a fantastic selection. My main spots are on the west side of the river (Party beverages, K and e discount beverages, van loan), but park beverage in Hyde park is a decent spot with very little traffic - ive found some real gems in there from time to time.

 

I haven't been to that Half Time location in ages, but if it's anything like it once was, it's a no-brainer if you're going to Hudson Valley Brewery and Suarez and you have the time to shop. Don't worry too much about any negative feedback and enjoy it for what it is. Deciccos in Brewster is great but it's even better if you give yourself enough time for a few drinks while there (which isn't ideal if you're hitting two breweries in the same day). It's also a no-brainer if you're already passing by it due to your route.

 

On Half Time - If I ever go, I go to their Mamaroneck location these days (BTW - Decadent Ales is building a brewery/taproom inside that location), but with their wide selection and consumer ability to buy singles of anything, I find it almost impossible to leave without buying an equivalent of a case of beer every time I'm there. Just look out for dates as usual and expect to spend a lot.

 

One more thing - check the web (beermenus) for both Deciccos and Half Time for their crowler/growler options.

 

The warning to check dates should have been bolded and underlined, and the warning about prices too, at Half Time, Poughkeepsie. That said, DeCicco's also is not exactly a bargain basement. OTOH exceptional beers are available at DeCicco's for counter pressure growler fills. Stay away from fills at Half Time (unless they have gotten some employees who know what they're doing- I don't shop there ever anymore full disclosure). And the DeCicco's and staff are amazing beer people.

 

Gonna echo @cavedave in that neither Half Time nor Deciccos are places for bargain shoppers.

 

I live on the other side of the river from Suarez and Hudson Valley Brewery, and do most of my shopping nearer to where I live, at K&E in New Paltz mostly. Sad truth is we are not blessed with a lot of great stores around here, either side of the river. But when it comes to quality and selection, as well as it is literally one minute from I 84, you cannot beat DeCicco's Brewster store. Wish it was closer to me, but the 45 minute drive is always worth it.

 

I'm not familiar with the area but I know Deciccos Brewster well enough (and my view on Half Time will be based on knowing their other newer location MUCH better). My recommendation will be pretty mundane. First, look at their crowler options that day and let that be a big factor if it's one for you. If you want lots of options for singles, go to Half Time. If you want to drink at a bar, go to Deciccos Brewster. If you want to 95% concentrate on the two breweries you are visiting, then just pick whichever store is an easier spot to get to and ignore the other. If you're trying to get a broad impression of the area, go to both. I don't know any other stores enough to recommend them.

 

If you find yourself on the west side of the river don’t sleep on Party beverages
In Newburgh, they’re good people with a nice selection, now a ton of singles available and very fair pricing. You can shoot across the bridge from HVB and be there in 10-15 minutes...killer diner (Alexis) right there too. Also a very good liquor store (midvalley) with a strong bourbon and rye selection if that’s your thing. Newburgh brewing company is a nice hang too.

 

Haven't stopped here yet but (Beer Time) got good reviews. It's a few minutes from route 84. It's exit 20 and Decicco's is exit 19. https://www.google.com/maps/place/B...2b336a1f50da52!8m2!3d41.3966081!4d-73.5982825