This has been my local store for many years.
Originally, because of their beer selection. They were truly on top of their market and synced with Untappd for business. I could use the Untappd mobile app for trusted reviews and rankings of craft beers and to see real-time availability. The store had a fantastic selection of craft beers that were highly rated and I was able to quickly filter the best of each type of beer I was in the mood for, and simply walk in and quickly grab it without a lot of thought and comparison shopping.
Now, the craft beer boom seems to be over. With far fewer new players in the market, and diminishing options available in stores. Most shops have shrunk their square footage dedicated to craft beer in favor of enriched teas, energy drinks, seltzers, and pre-mixed cocktail cans that have become more popular. So it's less important for me to use Untappd to find the hot new thing. And I simply go to a store and buy an old standby instead.
Their new location is fantastic. Bigger and more spacious. Nicer. Swanker. Good for "tasting events." But really only a little bit easier to access from the street than the old location. What a mess. And what a bunch of awful drivers making it nearly impossible to exit the parking lot. A little less dangerous than before, but still quite annoying to drive in and out.
With craft beer and Untappd less important to me, this shop still rates highly for me because they still have competitive prices and good sales that make it worth the visit. They've probably been relegated to my second favorite shop in the area when I'm stocking the bar, but they still rate quite high. read more