Bottle Shops "That do it right"

Louisville beer store. All around great business.

 

Total Wine in Jacksonville, FL.

Beer section run by Steve (beerjunto.com)...and it is expansive.

 

Biased of course, but Vendome Wine & Spirits in Toluca Lake, CA.

 

Pinocchio's in Media, PA.

Tim, Dan, et al. to a great job keeping a great selection both in bottles and on tap. You also can't go wrong with the pizza there either.

 

Wally's in Los Angeles. You can buy mix&match singles here, the prices are reasonable, they carry items that you won't be able to find elsewhere and their customer service is second to none.

 

Jimmie Garant's, Alpena MI

Basically the reason craft took off in town. It's a full-blown party store so only a part of the store is designated to good beer, but by far best selection in the area, and theyll do special orders if they don't have what you need.

 

1. Brawley's in Charlotte, NC
-If Mike were any nicer he'd need to wear a red coat and work at the North Pole.

2. The Community Tap Greenville, SC
-Responsible for bringing growlers to the Upstate of SC
-First wine growler station in the nation (so says the NYT)

3. Greenville Beer Exchange Greenville, SC
-Highest concentration of quality craft beer per sqft in the country. Period.

 

Grape and Gourmet, Virginia Beach, VA
-They can be a tad pricey on some things, but they are a great group of folks, have a great selection and do tastings every week.

 

Bruisin' Ales in Asheville, NC does a pretty solid job

 

My boy (jazzpatel) does it right at El Cerrito Liquor.

Cheers!

 

Philly Area:
1. The Beer Store in Southampton (Wil is thee man)
2. Samz (formerly Canal's) in Burlington NJ (Mike is out of control)
3. Craft Beer Store in NE Philly
4. Bensalem Beer in Bensalem (Andrea puts up with a lot of crap with me!!!!)
5. Capone's (Matt is a beer god)

Nice thread!

 

Best Damn Beer Shop (in Super Junior Market)
San Diego, CA
You the man, Sid!

Honorable mentions:
Holiday Wine Cellar in Escondido, CA
Port Bottle Shop in Carlsbad, CA

 

Peabody's Wine and Beer - Boone, NC

 

Wine Gourmet, Roanoke VA
Selection and prices might not be as good as some other areas of the state but they are knowledgeable, approachable, and they make it obvious that they appreciate your business. Friday night tastings too!

Lynn's, Elkins WV
For a tiny store in the middle of basically nowhere in a state with poor distribution that very few people come to on purpose, these folks are doing everything that they can to make sure that you've got some good beer to take with you boating/camping/biking/hiking. Good on 'em.

 

Brix in Omaha. Here's their website: www.brixomaha.com

Stonybrook HyVee. Best prices!

 

Appalachian Vintner in Asheville is the most service-oriented shop I've ever frequented, anywhere I've lived.
I've always been beyond impressed with the selection and service at Julios in Westborough Mass as well.
GBX in Greeneville SC is also a winner.

 

"Never talk up a good **** dog"

 

Village Beer Merchant on Elmwood Ave. in Buffalo NY. Nice tap & bottle selection, cool ambiance & dog friendly. What makes the store a ++ is Vinnie who will be the manager of the soon to be opened store on Hertel Ave. in Bflo