Advice for I-95 Road Trip Beer Stops?

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  1. absurdhuman

    absurdhuman Initiate (0) Jan 24, 2011 New Jersey

    I will soon be traveling from NYC to South Carolina (and back) via I-95. I'd like to make some stops at craft beer stores along the way to maybe pickup some things that aren't available at home. Can anyone provide and suggestions? Not looking to venture too far away from the highway, and not looking to go to a restaurant/brewery, just local craft beer shops. Thanks.
    -Matt
     
    #1 absurdhuman, Nov 3, 2013
  2. fuhkyou

    fuhkyou Initiate (0) Feb 20, 2013 Idaho

    http://caboosewine.com/
    ... been a while since I've been here but good selection considering the size of the place.
     
    #2 fuhkyou, Nov 3, 2013
  3. ncaudle

    ncaudle Initiate (0) May 28, 2010 Virginia

    Stateline on the MD/DE border
    Once Upon a Vine North in Richmond
    probably not going to find much in NC and SC directly on 95
     
    #3 ncaudle, Nov 3, 2013
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  4. DanE

    DanE Initiate (0) Feb 24, 2012 Connecticut

    Port Chester has a great place. Not sure where you are leaving from....
     
    #4 DanE, Nov 3, 2013
  5. zid

    zid Grand Pooh-Bah (3,132) Feb 15, 2010 New York
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    I will second State Line. It is a must. You will not regret it but your wallet will.
     
    #5 zid, Nov 3, 2013
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  6. fuhkyou

    fuhkyou Initiate (0) Feb 20, 2013 Idaho

    Total Wine Claymont, DE is worth a stop just off the Interstate.
     
    #6 fuhkyou, Nov 3, 2013
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  7. mrcraft

    mrcraft Grand Pooh-Bah (3,396) Dec 15, 2012 California
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    I read you're not looking to go to a restaurant/brewery, but what if the beer is brewery only and it's really good, and you might kick yourself later if you found out how close to I-95 it was.

    Maybe DC Brau in DC. It's a few miles off I-95. If they have On The Wings Of Armageddon (OTWOA) available at that time, that'll be a nice pick-up. Highly rated and sought after DIPA.
     
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  8. absurdhuman

    absurdhuman Initiate (0) Jan 24, 2011 New Jersey

    will definitely be stopping at some of these. thanks everyone.
     
    #8 absurdhuman, Nov 3, 2013
  9. Giantspace

    Giantspace Grand Pooh-Bah (3,043) Dec 22, 2011 Pennsylvania
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    State line will have online coupons as well as a club card. Great growlers and you will see lots if beers you do not see everyday. Plan on dropping a few hundred or more very quick.

    Enjoy
     
    #9 Giantspace, Nov 3, 2013
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  10. Hophead21

    Hophead21 Initiate (0) Sep 19, 2013 Pennsylvania

    Greens in Columbia SC is amaze balls
     
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  11. Woodrow

    Woodrow Zealot (556) Jun 17, 2007 North Carolina
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    Another vote for State Line here.
     
    #11 Woodrow, Nov 4, 2013
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  12. Shroud0fdoom

    Shroud0fdoom Initiate (0) Oct 31, 2013 Maryland

    I-95 south bound to DC take a tour on 695 outer loop to Belt Way Liquors. Fine Selection of Belgians. Enough said.
     
    #12 Shroud0fdoom, Nov 4, 2013
  13. Shroud0fdoom

    Shroud0fdoom Initiate (0) Oct 31, 2013 Maryland

    That one TOO!
     
    #13 Shroud0fdoom, Nov 4, 2013
  14. pburland23

    pburland23 Initiate (0) Jun 23, 2007 Pennsylvania

    If you're coming from NY then you'll probably take the NJ Turnpike over the Delaware Memorial and miss Total Wine in Claymont. As others have mentioned, State Line in Elkton, MD is a pretty good stop. Incidentally, last summer I made a pretty good New Belgium haul from a Walmart in Wilson, NC. Enjoy the SC beers…their scene is really blowing up at the moment.
     
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  15. larryi86

    larryi86 Grand Pooh-Bah (5,118) Apr 4, 2010 Delaware
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    State Line in MD will probably be the best place to stop. They are doing some remodeling so if something is not on the shelf just ask someone about it. Also you can skip the $4 toll between MD and DE. If you are heading north on 95 get off in the last exit in MD and head north and it will be on the right after about 1/2 a mile. To skip the toll on your way out turn right on to road you came in on, then make a right on to route 4 in Delaware and the first right onto 896 which will take you back to 95N.
     
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  16. FrostyWPG

    FrostyWPG Initiate (0) Dec 31, 2010 Canada (MB)

    A little bit out of the way, but Sam's Quick Stop in Durham is pretty killer.
     
    #16 FrostyWPG, Nov 4, 2013
  17. larryi86

    larryi86 Grand Pooh-Bah (5,118) Apr 4, 2010 Delaware
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    Completely agree with skipping Total Wine in Claymont, not a bad store, but State Line will have everything they have plus a lot more.
     
    #17 larryi86, Nov 4, 2013
  18. kona14

    kona14 Initiate (0) Aug 22, 2010 Pennsylvania

    Excellent choice for some great craft beers. I often make the trek down there from Philly.
     
    #18 kona14, Nov 4, 2013
  19. tkdchampxi

    tkdchampxi Pooh-Bah (2,473) Oct 19, 2010 New Jersey
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    By Rite Liquors of Cranbury (New Jersey) is a great place to pick up lots of craft beers at a great price. It is (5 mins) off of Exit 8A of the NJ Turnpike.
     
    #19 tkdchampxi, Nov 4, 2013
  20. p90beer

    p90beer Devotee (335) Jan 10, 2011 Delaware

    U going to Charleston, SC ? stop in at The Beer Exchange there
     
    #20 p90beer, Nov 4, 2013
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