I used to really like this store, they had a decent to good selection of craft beers, and usually rotated out seasonals and got new stock in a fairly consistent basis. Lately, they've slipped.
The prices were always on the higher side, and never properly labeled. There is no store I know of other than this one that charges more than $16 for a six pack of Sculpin; they charge $20. In fact, somewhat "usual" craft beers that you can find in any store that sells good beer are consistently overpriced.
Then comes the issue with freshness. I purchased a 15 pack of All Day IPA a few weeks ago, and each and every can I opened exploded. After the 2nd can did it, I checked the date on the box. It was sitting in the store for over 5 months. IPAs have a shelf life of only 3. And they constantly keep stock scattered on the floor, even though the box itself specifically stated that it must remain refrigerated. Bottles are consistently dusty, as well.
Which leads me to why I felt it necessary to write this review. Last night I went back for the first time since the All Day incident, and made sure to check the dates on the few IPAs I was considering buying. Of the three six packs I looked at, all of them were dated no more recent than December. I took a look at the All Day 15 pack. The date was clearly smudged off, a sign that perhaps someone let them know they were selling outdated beer. I grabbed a stout and a six pack of Yuengling IPL to be safe.
And then comes the best part. 2 of the six bottles of the IPL were actually regular Yuengling! So not only do the owners of this store not care about the product they sell, they are dishonest on top of it. read more