Where do you go for your beer...

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by brett-drinks-beer, Feb 19, 2015.

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  1. brett-drinks-beer

    brett-drinks-beer Initiate (0) Feb 3, 2015 Massachusetts

    I live in western Massachusetts, and while there's always a lively tap scene, when I need to pick up some bottles there's only a few places I trust (or that have anything at all of interest). Here they are...

    Maybe we'll uncover a spot someone didn't know about, or maybe not...near me:

    1. The Beer Shop
    East Longmeadow, MA
    - the best around for miles. Super knowledgeable bordering on geeky, the most helpful and friendly place with probably the best bottle selection around and weekly tastings of things you can't buy around here and some local flare.

    2. The Spirit Haus
    Belchertown, MA
    - I wanted to rank them #1 because I've been there more often and they probably have the best bottle selection when it comes to unique beers and sours etc. the thing is, it seems like they don't always have any idea what they're sitting on, or maybe the people around here don't know yet. Killer selection. And while both #1 & #2 will do as much as possible for their customers you're more likely to find that big winner here.

    3. Table & Vine
    West Springfield, MA
    - part of a huge retail supermarket chain they have more beer than anyone else, but you're not going to find the really good stuff here very often. Great place to pick up a wide variety of craft beer but be prepared to head to one of the previously mentioned spots if you're looking for something special.

    Honorable Mention:

    Granby Liquors
    Granby, MA
    - great staff, great selection, limited space. It's admirable what they're doing over there and their people know their booze.

    If you live near me do you know any other great spots for beer? If you don't live near me what are your go to spots?

    Cheers!!
     
    #1 brett-drinks-beer, Feb 19, 2015
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  2. riverlen

    riverlen Pundit (852) Sep 16, 2009 Illinois

    Any of the 31 Binny's locations in northern Illinois serve me well. Great selection and prices. Plus you can arrange for delivery (minimum order is required).
     
    #2 riverlen, Feb 19, 2015
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  3. jsrose16

    jsrose16 Initiate (0) Nov 5, 2014 Illinois

    Northwest Suburbs of Chicago: Binny's are the logical choice. I visit Schaumburg and Bloomingdale regularly. Armanetti's is sometimes a good source for Pipeworks that fly off the shelf at Binny's. I also like going to the Beer Cellar bottle shop in Glen Ellyn, Foremost in Arlington Heights, and Mr. A's in Palatine.
     
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  4. VitisVinifera

    VitisVinifera Pundit (879) Feb 25, 2013 California

    in no order, various Sacramento breweries, Davis Beer Shop, Lodi BevMo, and Vacaville Nugget Market
     
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  5. GoPack27607

    GoPack27607 Initiate (0) Jan 17, 2015 North Carolina

    State of Beer, Tasty, Bottle Revolution and the various breweries around Raleigh
     
    #5 GoPack27607, Feb 19, 2015
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  6. Friendlyfire

    Friendlyfire Initiate (0) Jul 31, 2014 Virginia

    Grape & Gourmet.
     
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  7. azorie

    azorie Pooh-Bah (2,471) Mar 18, 2006 Florida
    Pooh-Bah

    mostly the keg refer. (more HB than bought)

    Then Total wine, then Grassroots, and the Grocery store. never usually go pass TW, unless its a got to have bomber....only buy at Sams club or grocery for Blue moon.
     
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  8. Treyliff

    Treyliff Grand Pooh-Bah (5,025) Aug 10, 2010 West Virginia
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Out of state.
     
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  9. TonyLema1

    TonyLema1 Pooh-Bah (2,890) Nov 19, 2008 South Carolina
    Pooh-Bah

    I live in Greenville, SC...I go to Total Wine and cool craft beer bar called Whats On Tap?
     
    #9 TonyLema1, Feb 19, 2015
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  10. seanyates

    seanyates Initiate (0) Nov 29, 2013 Georgia

    Beverage World in Fort Oglethrope, GA

    Riverside Beverage in Chattanooga, TN
     
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  11. utopiajane

    utopiajane Grand Pooh-Bah (3,982) Jun 11, 2013 New York
    Pooh-Bah

    My local Wegmans , The Finger Lakes Beverage Center and The Ithaca Coffee Company.
     
    #11 utopiajane, Feb 19, 2015
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  12. pitweasel

    pitweasel Initiate (0) Jun 11, 2007 New York

    The beer aisle in whatever store I'm currently buying groceries at.
     
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  13. jcos

    jcos Pundit (802) Nov 23, 2009 Maryland

    Jealous.
     
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  14. pitweasel

    pitweasel Initiate (0) Jun 11, 2007 New York

    I've lived in both PA and dry towns. I've paid my dues to the gods of archaic liquor laws.
     
    #14 pitweasel, Feb 19, 2015
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  15. Greywulfken

    Greywulfken Grand Pooh-Bah (5,815) Aug 25, 2010 New York
    Pooh-Bah Trader

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  16. brett-drinks-beer

    brett-drinks-beer Initiate (0) Feb 3, 2015 Massachusetts

    The beer aisle in whatever store I'm currently buying groceries at.

    ~ the only thing I'm going to find at the grocery store here is the bread and the milk lol. Must be nice!!
     
    #16 brett-drinks-beer, Feb 19, 2015
  17. azorie

    azorie Pooh-Bah (2,471) Mar 18, 2006 Florida
    Pooh-Bah

    the whole foods here has a nice selection not to mention the fresh markets, most of those are too far away from me and cost more, some Publix grocery stores here have a Very nice selection now. but in THe south we had beer in grocery stores a long time. Then again we used to have blue laws, which was long ago....
     
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  18. bleakies

    bleakies Maven (1,355) Apr 11, 2011 Massachusetts

    I'm a pedestrian, so I typically go to places within reasonable walking distance.

    Walsh Wines and Spirits, Brighton Center, Brighton
    Brighton Gourmet and Cellar, Oak Square, Brighton
    Martignetti's, Soldiers Field Rd, Brighton

    And though I don't spend that much time in bars, when I do it's usually Deep Ellum, Union Square, Allston.
     
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  19. pat61

    pat61 Initiate (0) Dec 29, 2010 Minnesota

    I restrict myself to biking range but in Minneapolis within 5 miles or so I have 4 Firkins (St. Louis Park), 44 France, South Lyndale Liquor, Zipps, Surdyks and probably somewhere around a dozen microbreweries with taprooms and a pleasant atmosphere. There are also several bars with two or three dozen tap handles - Pig & fiddle, Muddy Waters, Bulldog, Republic, Happy Gnome and the Muddy Pig and I have probably left out several worthy places.
     
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  20. Hayden34

    Hayden34 Initiate (0) Aug 10, 2014 Georgia

    Not to be a dick, but shouldn't this be in a regional section? Because I have never heard of the majority of these places.
     
    #20 Hayden34, Feb 19, 2015
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