A little review. I headed out to Beer & Wine Hobby in Woburn expecting inflated prices and dude…read morebros talking over me in the hopes of buying a few packs of yeast. I was pleasantly surprised and way overspent my budget Prices are cheaper than Amazon on many things and only SLIGHTLY higher on other items. I could have gotten my mini auto siphon for the same price. Bottle wands are the same price. Bungs are a little over $1 each and airlocks are $1.50, so cheaper than Amazon unless buying in bulk. In fact everything is pretty close to Amazon, and in the case of glassware- cheaper. (and safer.) The 1gal jars I use for kombucha are under $7 each. Making a case $28. I paid $20 on Amazon for 2 booch jars. Glass 1gal carboys are also just under $7. You have to buy a growler cap for them separately. Or just get a universal bung. They have cheesemaking supplies, kombucha and kefir cultures plus all the right parts for getting those things fermenting right. I might've found my new favorite place.

The great thing about Beer & Wine Hobby is actually the classroom setup. There are a bunch of beer…read moreand wine supply places around MA but most aren't really set up for a class environment. My novice beer making setup kind of died (my fault in storage) so when I feel upon a deal that would give me a little reminder class and a whole new setup I jumped at it. YAY! Still, there's a place by me that blows this place out of the water when it comes to supplies, so, you know, there's that.

This lone liquor store on a decent stretch of Rt 1 was mildly surprising to me upon entering…read more Things aren't always as they seem. The store looks small from the outside and like it might be just like every third packie on the north shore - lots of beers and nothing much to remember it by. Book, cover. Me, judging. Decent selection of wine. Lots more reds than whites. I found a wine the other night Campanile, Pinot Grigio, for about $10.99, from Italy ('10) which tastes pretty good. The guy who stood behing the counter looked like an old skool meathead - turns out he is friendly, and able to answer my questions. He also has the red sox on in the background for those of whom want to keep up with the game... The one thing that they couldn't give me, that I wanted? Good looking limes. These are like the holy grail of liquor stores though, I usually have to keep looking til I find something worth buying - usually at the last of many stores. I'll be back here for sure.

New store looks great! Stopped in today for a bottle of wine - friendly people working and offering…read moreto help! When does that ever happen in a liquor store. Will definitely not be over looking Duddys anymore.

I live right across the street from The Butchery, so I go there a couple times a month. Overall,…read moreit's a decent place, but not somewhere I'd regularly go for full grocery shopping. The prices are definitely on the higher side, which makes it feel more like a specialty shop than a typical grocery store. That said, they do have a really wide selection of meats and cheeses, which is probably their biggest strength. If you're looking for something specific or higher quality, it's a good place to check out. The store itself is smaller than a regular grocery store. One thing that stood out to me was an experience close to closing time--about 10 minutes before they closed, the cashier kept reminding us how little time was left and even told a story about someone coming in right before closing. It felt a bit rushed and slightly uncomfortable. Overall, it's an okay place--good for specialty items, but a bit expensive and not ideal for everyday shopping.

This has been my go to place for years for meats. This week I wanted to grill the first steak of…read morethe year as weekend weather was sunny. I picked up a ribeye which was fairly priced but not inexpensive. I was very disappointed. While it was well marbled it lacked any flavor. I don't know if this is just the beef available today. But certainly wasn't worth the price. Not a reflection on the Butchery more on the state of what has happened for no apparent reason since the pandemic. Pay tons more for a lot less!

The owner of the One Stop is a genious. I don't know what his story is, but he knows how to make a…read morebuck or two off of Beverly people. One Stop Market has two locations- Cabot St. and Rantoul St. (One Stop II). One Stop II was actually the FIRST one stop, but they opened up the bigger Cabot St. location, which has become the headquarters. I frequent both locations for booze, cat food, slush puppies, and so much more! I am not a Keno player, but the owner set up a keno playing/scratch ticket scratching area. You can go in, buy a coffee and paper, and keno your life away. They even have a KENO tv in the window for those folks who can't even smoke a butt without playing KENO! I am sure this business is doing well. I am very impressed with the Cabot St. location's wine selection. They have everything from EL CHEAPO to EL NOT SO CHEAPO. Both locations also let you into the beer cooler for cases. I am always chatting it up with the staff there. They are extremely friendly and always offer the ladies a werthers. Some may find it sketchy, but I find it a kind gesture. I am not sure about the Cabot St. location, but the Rantoul St. one is open 24 hrs. It comes in handy for those late night ice cream cravings! five stars! hip hip hooray!

No matter how infrequently I go here, all the guys behind the counter remember who I am and that…read moremakes me feel warm and fuzzy inside. - Smiley Guy

I don't know why you changed your apple fritters but what a disappointment. Different consistency,…read moretwo tiny pieces of dried apple. Now I need to search for a new place.:(

Very sad to report that a 25 year Christmas Eve tradition of preparing homemade Lebanese Meat Pies…read morewas ruined this year by ground lamb which smelled of decay and was unfit to eat. This was true for both a package of preordered lamb and an off-the-shelf package of lamb patties. The odor was so strong as to leave me wondering how it had not been detected during packaging. Although they refunded my money, the meat manager failed to come and offer a personal apology.

Great friendly staff, clean store, and an interesting assortment. I love it because its close to…read morework and a short walk on lunch to buy something to enjoy when i get home or over the weekend.

We're not big drinkers but we do enjoy a tasty adult beverage here & there & Depot has never let us…read moredown. Fantastic offerings across the board. Of course they're not huge like Kappy's but that means there's a focus on quality instead of filling shelf space with cheap booze. If you're buying from these guys you're going in for something good to enjoy - not just something to exclusively get hammered with "on the cheap". The store is clean, organized & upbeat. Sometimes liquor stores can be dirty, dark, seedy, unkempt, uncomfortable....Depot is not like that at all & the staff is friendly & helpful. I'm sure they know I'm a nerdy lightweight (my exclusive purchase is hard cider, so right there you know I'm not super "experienced" - ha ha) ---but they've always made solid recommendations & never made me feel "stupid" for not being familiar with certain items. They've always been open to researching things if you ask & carrying them. Great variety too! Great vibes. Great stuff. Fair pricing. And their sandwich board signs out front are clever & hilarious. Liquor store with good stuff, wit & personality? Sold. Also----they were a highly recommended mention on WBZ's Conisseur's Corner with Jordan Rich for having a SOLID & **EXCELLENT** choice of craft beers on the North Shore. That says something. Please stay away from the Woodchuck Cider. It's mine. :)

They have great service, very nice people! They also own Howe's station in Middleton, they have a…read morevery good selection. The only thing is, they are $3 to $3.50 more expensive than other craft beer stores are on all their beer and wine...

This place is fantastic! It has the best wine and craft beer selection that I have ever seen! The…read morestore is very clean and Dipak the owner is very knowledgeable and helpful!!