Long Island Package Stores

Hicksville does not sell single cans. Shoreline does. They’re both good stores but, gun to my head, I prefer Hicksville.

 

I believe they all do mixed 6 packs. I’ve never heard of a 10oz growler.. Smallest I’ve seen is 16oz which is rare. Maybe that’s a Packy thing. I agree with @guinness77 that Hicksville Beer and Soda is the best.

 

In case you’re interested Hicksville just got all the Toppling Goliath stuff in on Monday. Their Instagram page is updated often.

 

Syosset sells 10oz growlers. They sell you a small, clear glass, screw top jar and then fill it. I'd recommend asking them for a plastic bag just for the little growler because in my experience they can leak. Syosset also allows you to break any 4/6 pack in the store for a single (including boxed ones like Sixpoint). Out of what you've mentioned, I like Syosset, but their place is also a minefield of old beer (like most stores in the area) and I haven't been to some of the others you mentioned in a long time.

I typically go to two places you haven't mentioned - Beverage Barn East Meadow and Total Wine. Beverage Barn East Meadow allows you to break any 4/6 pack in the store for a single (including boxed ones) and they are very good for cans from Long Island breweries. Total Wine has dedicated singles, but you can pretty much break most things for a single too (just ask them if you're unsure). If you go there, make sure to go into their cold room in the back too.

 

County Wide Beverage in Valley Stream. Awesome selection.

 

I grew up on the Island, but I had never heard the expression "package store" until I went to school in Connecticut. We didn't have craft beer then, either.

Cheers!