Can't go wrong with this place when looking for great beer selections. Unfortunately, the theme…read morefor all my NY recent posts is high prices. $40 for a 12 pack is highway robbery and not really the sellers fault. I was happy to find this special Ale I could not find in other stores. Even with the high price was worth it.

Oliver's Beverage in Albany is an in-the-know type booze and wine store. It's best in the summer…read more The shelves are expertly marked by region and by category. Find German beer, soda, small bottle shooters, whiskey cask beer, French wines, Italian whites, 6 packs, singles and even a fountain (that I have not tried out yet) to fill beer-growlers with that good Winter Lager or IPA. It's a very large shop and it would be nice if there were (it's a Yelp tip Oliver's..) a place for pregnant moms and old folks to sit: inside or outside. The prices are a bit on the higher end but you find oddities and some nifty finds, only here. Pretty good assortment. Review: 5

This store is gross. I asked someone in Empire Wine where I could buy beer (since they do not sell…read moreit) and he pointed here, presumably because it is close by. Upon walking in the store, I felt like I was sticking to the floor and it had the aroma of a recycling center. While they did have some nice craft selections, they are not well organized or marked. I felt really out of place as a woman shopping here. This seems like more of a store for college kids and hardcore 24 pack a weekend consumers. Also, while they have signs everywhere that they ID 100 percent of customers, the guy didn't ID me, so the false advertising made it seem a bit sketchy. 2 stars for the local craft selection and convenient location but the actual store is foul.

Second time here, not so great. The sales clerk was still…read morehelpful, but I definitely picked up a four pack of skunky beer. Partially my fault because the same four pack was on discount up front at the 40% of rack, but I paid full price honestly because I picked up my four pack from the aisle that should have been freshly stocked. I had faith that they weren't from the same order, but, I was mistaken. A properly functioning beer purveyor would have stocked all these outdated beers elsewhere .... But this one was a miss.

When I moved to the Albany area from Dutchess County, I knew one of the places I would miss the…read moremost was Half Time. This store took care of any angst I might have had. The selection is almost as good overall, and better when you take into consideration all of the New York State beers available, especially upstate (I had no idea there were so many new breweries in the Glens Falls area, for example). It's very well organized as well. Whenever my beer-enjoying friends are in the area, this is a must-stop.

The Brew Crew at Westmere Beverage is, hands down, the best staff and store in the Capitol District…read morefor beer. Have been going here for years and it continues to improve. Highly recommended for selection, price, knowledgeable and friendly staff.

I was in the neighborhood and looking to pick up some hard cider, so I stopped in. After checking…read morewith the helpful cashier, I was directed to several shelves containing at least 15 different types (brands, flavors, and sizes) of hard cider. Some came home with me (raspberry hard cider, and my favorite Down East unfiltered) and some stayed on the shelf (pumpkin chai hard cider... um, no). Their prices seemed about the same as everyone else, but having it all conveniently grouped together was helpful. I will be back.

I always like their selection and pricing is good. Today, the guy behind the register was blatantly…read morenot wearing a mask. I wish I had called him out on it but I did not. There were about 4 other customers besides me and we were all wearing masks and keeping distance. The businesses I support abide by the law and set good examples. I will not go back.

I came here to see if they had a variety of seltzer waters that I might not find at the big…read moresupermarket chains. While inside, I discovered a mess. Maybe I came on a bad day, but there were boxes everywhere and it looked disheveled. If they had a organization system I didn't quite catch it. I found ciders here and there in the store, not grouped together. Since I am not a beer connoisseur, I couldn't say if their selection was good or even organized. I have been to other beverage centers in the area so I know what is "normal" and what is "a hurricane just went through here." I saw a lot of cool ciders and picked some up, as well as a case of sparkling water. There was a half-full (or half-empty?) cup of beer on one shelf, which I assume was leftover from a tasting event they ran two days ago. I saw one employee several times walking around and stocking. He never said a word to me when I came in, never asked if I needed help, or didn't thank me for stopping by. His only word was "yup" when I preemptively set out my ID. Maybe I came on a bad day, or maybe it is normal for this place. I dunno, but there are better options that I enjoy more so I doubt I will be back.

Always the best selection. People are nice and really good prices. They also let you buy single…read morecans instead of a full four pack.

The guy who runs the liquor store has an attitude problem. They accept cans and bottle redemptions,…read moreso I bring in 3 bags and he tells me he's only accepting 240 per customer, so my 2 bags add up to 140 and told him I have 1 more bag with about 40-50 bottles in it and he tells me "no that's enough for today, don't wanna overwhelm my guy counting the cans".... well that's his job and it was 9:05am and not a soul inside the store besides myself..incredible how he said 240 per customer and denies me when I was clearly under that number.

Big sign on the front: "Mask Free Zone." I've been going there for years, guess my money isn't…read moregreen enough anymore. Will be taking my business elsewhere.

The lady there was nice, however the same cannot be said about the man. Overall pricey tooread more

Great selection of wine and spirits at good prices. $20 can get you a couple decent bottles for the…read morenight. What really sets this place apart from other places though are the self serve wine tasting station where you can taste before you buy and the in store chilling machine. The self serve wine taste station usually has 4-5 bottles on tap and little cups for trying which really is a better way to go than picking the prettiest label like I usually do. Then, if you want your wine ice cold, drop it in the self chilling machine and in a mere seven minutes, ice cold baby. If you know a wine you want, just drop it in and then shop for news stuff for a few minutes and voila.

Saturday 4/12. Worker shows up 8 minutes as I'm pulling out of the parking lot. Supposed to open at…read more9. I'll take my business elsewhere.

Great selection, great service, and the delivery option just seals the deal for me. Thank you for…read moretaking good bevs to the next level!

The best selection and prices of the capital area. Online ordering is exceptionally well done.read more

Spectacular operation, sleek design, knowledgeable and helpful staff, wide range of choices,…read morecompetitive pricing, in a safe and secure easy-to-find location. A great place to stock up any time you are anywhere near Albany. One of the absolute best in the mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions, and I travel a lot. Okay, okay, I also drink a lot. - Bob from DC

This place has a great selection. I can't believe the unique and hard to find small batch and…read moremicro brews they stock. Great prices in the more common brands too. They are very knowledgeable if you need an IPA for a guest when those letters mean absolutely nothing to you. Each time I have been they carried out to my car all I purchased and made sure to ask if I needed ice. It's closer to the City of Albany than people think. May be closer than Colvin .....

Love this place! They have everything you can imagine and if by rare chance they don't they have no…read moreproblem ordering it for you! The store is huge! I love the walk in cooler. Being a beer lover with a gluten allergy this place really makes the mark. Normally you'd find one thing and it would be a hard seltzer, I've tried 11 new gf options from here and for vegan friends they are also vegan and have a ton of vegan beers! Always friendly. We had our ice for our reception bar from here too. Prices can't be beat