Went to the Store...

BigFrank · 11-07-2009, 02:29 PM

Well make a long story short. Mark C mentioned a pretty badass beer store bout 25minutes North of where I live. There is almost zero selection as far as craft, hard to find, etc beers near me. Unless I ask a store to carry them ( which isnt a guarantee ), plus who wants to buy 6 beers to try one? What if the one beer sucks?
So I made my trip up there today...

I'll put it this way, man child ( myself ) in a candy store ( beer store ) with a credit card....
I took two pictures in the store, then people starting looking at me like I was some huge jackass, so I put my phone away.
Heres two pics from the store.

Half of the shelf

The other half

There was one more full shelf of beers along with countless stand up displays. What was the best, all of the drink to get drunk beer, was buried in the back. I wasn't attacked by a miller lite display of 100 cases, or trampled by people running out of the store with said 30 packs of beer.

When it was all said and done.

Heavy Seas Sampler 3 of each ( Clipper City Brewery , Baltimore's Own )
-Peg Leg- Imperial Stout 8% alc
-Small Craft Warning - Uber Pils 7% alc
-Loose Cannon - Hop Ale 7.25% alc
-Hang Ten - Unfiltered Wheat Beer 10% alc. !!!!!
Sam Adams Imperial Stout 4 pack 9.2& alc
Dragonhead Stout x2 4% alc. brewed in Scotland
Arrogant Bastard Ale x2 (Stone Brewing Co.) 7.2 alc.
Stone Smoked Porter x2 (Stone Brewing Co.) 5.9% alc
Dogfish Head Worldwide Stout Alc content unknown x2
-Never seen this brew before, looked good.

Damages were over 60$, wasnt a whole lot. Had to hurry a little GF was in the car lol!!!

KidRock · 11-07-2009, 02:33 PM

Nice pick up frank

11-07-2009, 02:42 PM

I wish anyone carrying Stone was anywhere near me. Website says 400 miles.
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Blindjimme · 11-07-2009, 02:47 PM

Arrogant Bastard and Smoked Porter, mmmm..

Kreth · 11-07-2009, 02:48 PM

Reminds me of a place in Valley Forge, PA called Mike's Deli. It was a little hole in the wall place with an awesome selection of imports and micro-brews.
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BigFrank · 11-07-2009, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by leasingthisspace

I wish anyone carrying Stone was anywhere near me. Website says 400 miles.
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check online, your state may allow beer to be mailed to you!

Sauer Grapes · 11-07-2009, 03:55 PM

That must've been a Total Wine by the looks of it. You must be in Virginny.

Anyway... that World Wide Stout... I'll just give this advice. Make sure you don't drive after the bottle.

Okay, I'll tell you the ABV... 18%+ (small batch so it varies between 18% and 22%).

11-07-2009, 04:03 PM

KS suck I can't order it.
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kydsid · 11-07-2009, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by leasingthisspace

KS suck I can't order it.
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I do believe that Missouri doesn't mind. You need to make a friend who lives across the river from you.

icehog3 · 11-07-2009, 05:47 PM

I hope to see reviews of all the beers, Frank.....

...tonight.

11-07-2009, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I hope to see reviews of all the beers, Frank.....

...tonight.

Me too

BlackDog · 11-07-2009, 06:23 PM

Nice haul Frank. I'd love to try that Arrogant Bastard. I learned about 2 new-to-me shops that have large craft brew offerings. I plan to check at least one of them out this week. I don't really stick pile beer though so I should drink some of what I've got before I buy much more.

BigFrank · 11-07-2009, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I hope to see reviews of all the beers, Frank.....

...tonight.

Admiral's orders!

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Originally Posted by BlackDog

Nice haul Frank. I'd love to try that Arrogant Bastard. I learned about 2 new-to-me shops that have large craft brew offerings. I plan to check at least one of them out this week. I don't really stick pile beer though so I should drink some of what I've got before I buy much more.

I didn't think that was much of a stockpike!!!
I was "only" going to buy a few beers myself also. It's hard to not load up...

icehog3 · 11-07-2009, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BigFrank

Admiral's orders!

Aye aye, Frank!

SeanGAR · 11-07-2009, 06:30 PM

OMFG

You took a picture of Liberty ale and didn't buy one?

SHAME ... SHAME !

LOL

In the early-mid '80s that was the best beer in the country, bar none.

Nice haul ... enjoy them and definitely post your reviews.

Mark C · 11-07-2009, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigFrank

I took two pictures in the store, then people starting looking at me like I was some huge jackass, so I put my phone away.
Heres two pics from the store.

Damages were over 60$, wasnt a whole lot. Had to hurry a little GF was in the car lol!!!

Looks like you found a lot of good stuff! Every time I go in there I come out with something new. I don't think I've even made a dent in the complete list yet. They also have newsprint catalogues and would be more than happy to order something for you.

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Originally Posted by Sauer Grapes

That must've been a Total Wine by the looks of it. You must be in Virginny.

Harford County MD, believe it or not. Just off I-95, place called 'Wine World'. Sounds generic, but they're a great store, from microbrew to wine and liquor, great selection across the board.

BigFrank · 11-07-2009, 08:17 PM

Yea man not too shabby, might be heading up every so often. Thanks for the heads up. Next beer tasting I'm definitely going to be there. We hit the Target up too, nice area.

Sauer Grapes · 11-07-2009, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark C

Harford County MD, believe it or not. Just off I-95, place called 'Wine World'. Sounds generic, but they're a great store, from microbrew to wine and liquor, great selection across the board.

Cool. Looks a lot like our Total Wines over here on the VA side. Looks like a great store.

11-07-2009, 02:29 PM	#1
BigFrank 5 3 1 Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Frank Location: Gym or Sofa. Posts: 1,896 Trading: (25)	Went to the Store... Well make a long story short. Mark C mentioned a pretty badass beer store bout 25minutes North of where I live. There is almost zero selection as far as craft, hard to find, etc beers near me. Unless I ask a store to carry them ( which isnt a guarantee ), plus who wants to buy 6 beers to try one? What if the one beer sucks? So I made my trip up there today... I'll put it this way, man child ( myself ) in a candy store ( beer store ) with a credit card.... I took two pictures in the store, then people starting looking at me like I was some huge jackass, so I put my phone away. Heres two pics from the store. Half of the shelf The other half There was one more full shelf of beers along with countless stand up displays. What was the best, all of the drink to get drunk beer, was buried in the back. I wasn't attacked by a miller lite display of 100 cases, or trampled by people running out of the store with said 30 packs of beer. When it was all said and done. Heavy Seas Sampler 3 of each ( Clipper City Brewery , Baltimore's Own ) -Peg Leg- Imperial Stout 8% alc -Small Craft Warning - Uber Pils 7% alc -Loose Cannon - Hop Ale 7.25% alc -Hang Ten - Unfiltered Wheat Beer 10% alc. !!!!! Sam Adams Imperial Stout 4 pack 9.2& alc Dragonhead Stout x2 4% alc. brewed in Scotland Arrogant Bastard Ale x2 (Stone Brewing Co.) 7.2 alc. Stone Smoked Porter x2 (Stone Brewing Co.) 5.9% alc Dogfish Head Worldwide Stout Alc content unknown x2 -Never seen this brew before, looked good. Damages were over 60$, wasnt a whole lot. Had to hurry a little GF was in the car lol!!! __________________ " Hope is the first step on the road to disappointment. "

11-07-2009, 02:33 PM	#2
KidRock Moped Herf Crew Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jon Location: Michigan Posts: 947 Trading: (17)	Re: Went to the Store... Nice pick up frank __________________ Moped Herf Crew 11

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Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Went to the Store... Reminds me of a place in Valley Forge, PA called Mike's Deli. It was a little hole in the wall place with an awesome selection of imports and micro-brews. Posted via Mobile Device

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Sauer Grapes Snatchin' yo people up Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,235 Trading: (44)	Re: Went to the Store... That must've been a Total Wine by the looks of it. You must be in Virginny. Anyway... that World Wide Stout... I'll just give this advice. Make sure you don't drive after the bottle. Okay, I'll tell you the ABV... 18%+ (small batch so it varies between 18% and 22%).

11-07-2009, 04:03 PM	#8
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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,282 Trading: (60)	Re: Went to the Store... I hope to see reviews of all the beers, Frank..... ...tonight. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

11-07-2009, 06:23 PM	#12
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Re: Went to the Store... Nice haul Frank. I'd love to try that Arrogant Bastard. I learned about 2 new-to-me shops that have large craft brew offerings. I plan to check at least one of them out this week. I don't really stick pile beer though so I should drink some of what I've got before I buy much more. __________________ "We live in the good of this."

11-07-2009, 06:30 PM	#15
SeanGAR Crotchety Geezer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Radford VA Posts: 911 Trading: (3)	Re: Went to the Store... OMFG You took a picture of Liberty ale and didn't buy one? SHAME ... SHAME ! LOL In the early-mid '80s that was the best beer in the country, bar none. Nice haul ... enjoy them and definitely post your reviews. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?

11-07-2009, 08:17 PM	#17
BigFrank 5 3 1 Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Frank Location: Gym or Sofa. Posts: 1,896 Trading: (25)	Re: Went to the Store... Yea man not too shabby, might be heading up every so often. Thanks for the heads up. Next beer tasting I'm definitely going to be there. We hit the Target up too, nice area. __________________ " Hope is the first step on the road to disappointment. "