Don't hate on small towns. Chestertown, Maryland isn't an elaborate area, but they have their positives, and one would be Pip's Discount Liquors. Okay, it's a store filled with alcohol, that much is true. But their selection of craft beer is truly impressive.
Back in early June I was down in this area with my girlfriend and her family and happened to notice a sign about local beers inside. You don't have to say much more to get me through those doors! Pip's is filled with all types of liquor, from wine to liqueurs and everything in between. Straight when you walk in is a couple of taps for growler fills. Then on the left side of the place are several aisles of six packs and single beers, many of local (Maryland, Delaware, Virginia) variety.
Just call me a kid in a candy store, basically skipping through the aisle with six pack holders in both hands, filling them with different brews I can only purchase in the area. Price-wise, the singles I grabbed were pretty cheap and added to the awesomeness.
The only things that weren't so awesome were the expiration dates. I skipped over a couple of bottles because they were about six months past their shelf life. Word of caution: check the bottle. Also, I'm not sure if Pip was the one who was behind the register, but whoever this elderly gent was, he didn't exude friendliness. But that only loses a star for me.
Overall, if/when I end up back in good ol' Chestertown I'll be sure to swing by and pick up more craft beer from Pip's Discount Liquors. I may have to be a little weary of the label, but I'm sure I can fill at least one six pack (I filled two this past time). read more