Ordering Beer Online?

I'm still waiting for a site that offers free shipping without adding the shipping costs into the price of the beer. I'm not holding my breath

 

My go to online stores are craftshack.com & qualityliquorstore.com.

 

Had good experience with my last online order at http://store2.craftbeertemple.com
Had revolution, off color, three floyds, Maine and more

 

Some sites do offer specials with free shipping over a certain dollar amount (I've seen as low as $100), and I can't remember what site had free shipping an 20% off of your total order on Black Friday last year...but there are deals out there...I signed up on a ton of sites, and get promotional emails all of the time

 

I use

Craft beer kings (plaza market)
craft shack
craft city
knswine.com
Halftime beverage
pacific wine merchants

Good luck!

 

just got my first shipment today from best damn beer shop...was very hesitant to order some IPAs but ended up rolling the dice and all 6 bottles had pretty recent bottle dates...ive even seen a few websites that list the bottle dating for IPAs which is very helpful.

 

I order from multiple sites and last one from Beverly Hills gave me 4 extras on top of 8 I brought.

 

I have used CraftShack a few times. Pretty good selection. Shipping is not cheap, but not terrible. My main issue is that I have to be home to sign for the package.

 

I've wondered about ordering online like this. Are you just at the mercy of the person filling your order when it comes to freshness? I'd hate to spend top dollar to get some 8 month old IPAs. Anyone have insight on this?

 

It can be a crap shoot, sometimes you can call the shop directly and talk to the beer guy, otherwise I don't order a ton of non-seasonal IPAs

 

Anyone know of American Companies who ship to the UK?

 

I've ordered online from Craft City, Total Wine (pickup only), and France 44. All were very good.

 

I gotta ask. Where do you live in CA where rare craft beer is so hard to find?

 

Some are better at it than others, and often if you spend enough time on a site you know when the new products come in. Also others will make an effort about proper cold storage for items that might be around.

As with most places, the popular stuff is never a freshness issue cause it doesn't last in the store, they get it in, it sells and it's gone.

 

France44 is great, ordered from them many times.

 

I've bought from WestLakeview a few times. Honestly, though, I'd rather just buy locally and save money. It was nice at first, but it can get real expensive real quick.

 

Anyone know any online sites that will ship to PA?

 

i have it delivered to my office and someone in the mail room signs for it...im sure they judge me for it but whatevs...also, they think it is wine and would for sure judge me more if they knew i was ordering beer online...