My husband found this gem liquor store long ago. They are tucked next to the bakery in a ho-hum location you might not know was there unless you were specifically looking for them. They are a small store and if you're looking for wine or spirits, they have a pretty standard selection. However, if you're looking for specialty beer, this is your place. They have so many rare or more difficult to find beers and really focus on local and craft brews. We always find something we've never seen before when we come here. Staff are also very friendly and helpful if you're looking for something specific. read more

Thank you, Brian R. Beer geek heaven sums it up Johnny O likey Place is kind of small with a 50's vibe and a little off the beaten path for me. In my *cough* *cough* years of existence living in the Twin Cities, I don't think I have ever come across the intersection of English and Frost in Maplewood before. I guess that is what Yelp is about, right? Finding great businesses you never would have on your own. Awesome beer selection here, including a large make your own six pack selection. Went with the following: Brooklyn Brewery Monster Ale (first time I have seen this anywhere, and it will be my first to sample), Lagunitas Sucks Brown Shugga Substitute Ale (also first time seeing this anywhere), Left Hand Sawtooth Ale, Great Divide Denver Pale Ale, Kona Fire Rock Pale Ale, and Big Sky IPA. Grand total? 12 bucks. Pretty reasonable, if you ask me. Guy at the register was a little slow ringing up the product. Took what felt like five minutes. He said he was filling in. No biggie. read more

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Nice local liquor store! Located just off the Bruce Vento Trail (if you're on a bicycle or hiking), Frost Avenue by other modes of travel! I like that this liquor store wants to keep their patrons healthy & giving hand sanitizer out when you walk in. They are currently keeping the number of people in the store to a minimum for social distancing safety. Good-keep your patrons healthy and they can come back again & again! read more

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Very cool beer store with lots of unusual find. They have lots of aged beer which is very interesting. The person working was really nice and knowledgeable and helpe me pick out a nice variety. I definitely will be back to try some more of his offerings and also for Christmas presents and stocking stuffers! read more

Looking for craft beer? & a whole lot of it? How about hard to find imports? Stop your search! Heritage has it all! The other yelpers have it right, this place is crazy awesome. Each time I make a stop @ Heritage, I am impressed & wowed with their amazing selections & superior customer service & knowledge. Beer tastings are held twice a month or so... a great way to showcase their business as they have SO many beers that other stores just don't carry. I don't think I will ever buy beer anywhere else. A hidden gem. read more

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Not sure why it took me so long to even hear about this liquor store after going to my gym for a year that's a literal 5 minute drive away. Luckily I heard about so decided to check it out one evening on the way home... First impression at 9pm on a Friday night? Little sketchy looking from the parking lot, haha. But inside! O-M-G. Literal craft beer lovers dream shop. I spent a lot of time wandering, seeing beers I had looked for high and low but never finding with plenty of availability here (Death by Coconut, KBS to name just a couple). Lots of great local and national craft selection here. The owner has a special shelf that he brings out cellar aged beers every day, and you're always likely to find something interesting there. The store clerks have always been super helpful, letting me know what they just got in fresh that day, what might be coming up and to keep an eye out for, something interesting or rare they just got in, or picking out a brew that matches the style I'm looking for. The only downside is it's really hard to leave there without spending all my $ :) read more

Only go cause Closest liquor store to me, kinda awkward when you walk in and have 2-3 employees asking the same thing over & over if i need help...and following me as im stealing... read more

This is the place for craft beers and ales. From the outside this store does not look like much, but it is my favorite craft beer store in the Cities. There is a selection of wines and liquors, but the focus is definitely on the beers. The standard crafts are here as well as various local and international brews. The owner is the surprise here. He knows his stock and it great at recommendations tailored to the customers taste rather than the all too common spouting of whatever has recently become popular. He is also a very good salesman and once he recognizes you expect to have a list of new brews in stock. Walking out under budget can become a difficult task, but it is nice to always have something new to try. Pick one or two of his suggestions and just politely turn down the rest as he gets very excited discussing beer with his customers. The store is about a half hour drive from me and there are other craft beer shops which are closer, but Heritage is the only one I shop at regularly. read more

I am chiming in with the crowd just to say that nothing has changed: Heritage is still the go-to spot for craft beer. Their selection is most excellent and the staff is extremely knowledgeable about what they have. I often ask for and take their recommendations for new and/or seasonal varieties and am seldom disappointed. Their selection of local craft beer is also great. They have one cooler that is always stocked with some of the big local names. I would like to see even more, but that is truly nitpicking. I will go elsewhere to buy other liquor, but this is the only spot for beer. read more

I've gone to this store multiple times because it is the closest to my house. The lady at the register wouldn't sell to me because my brother was with me and he didn't have his ID. I had my ID, I'm 23 years old and they are carding my brother for standing there. My brother has gone in the store with me every time and we have always been served. They just lost a customer today. read more

I wish this store was closer to me, luckily I make a stop whenever I visit my sister's place though. This is by far the best all around beer stop I've found. They have a great selection of crafts and imports, by great I mean really really impressive, awesome, mind boggling, you get where I'm going. The guys working here are what really sets this place apart though. Big thanks to Tim and Ed who always have a smile on their face and who really know their beer. I really love that Heritage is now on facebook. Really great to see small places using facebook to their advantage. They posted as soon as they had Surly Smoke in stock and really make life easier for a beer fanatic like me. If you live in or near Maplewood you are one lucky Son of a B. read more

This has become one of the best "destination" beer stores in the metro. From humble beginnings a few years ago, Ed has employed the best beer minds and enthusiasts available. They can tell you about great beer without going overboard or making you feel unworthy. They have a fantastic Pick 6 wall, which includes every bomber in the store. Ed has become a monster. In a good way. read more

If you love great people, great booze, and great craft beer, you will love Heritage! read more

Heritage Liquor - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Maplewood, Minnesota

Extensive beer selection with a very knowledgeable staff! Well worth the trip from anywhere!!!

The. other Yelpers have got it right: this is a gem for beer lovers. Big Ed is knowledgeable and passionate about the stock. You will find it at Heritage. That should be their motto. Not for wines. Not for single malts. But for beer. Yes, they have other booze there too, but who cares? And who's gonna argue with Big Ed when he recommends a particular coffee stout? CHECK IT OUT!!! read more

They have a pretty good selection, but need to work on their customer service. I realized I needed another bag of ice (in addition to the one I had just bought) and they wouldn't let me pay credit for a single bag, even though I just bought $50 worth of beer 30 seconds ago. read more

New to Minnesota and stopped by to check it out, and by far one of the best liquor stores here. Great service comes with great attitude. Im going to be a usual customer from here on out. If your not to sure on trying something new they have tried every alcohol there so they have very good recommendations and taste. read more