The Beer Shop

BjMc

4.58/5  rDev +1.3%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.5 | $$

So impressed with this store. They have a great selection and the one thing I couldn't find at the store when I first got to the place was there on the very following week. They asked me to write it down what I would like to have it and Boom.. they got it! The place looks really cool and you can find a variety of cans too, which is pretty much impossible to get around western MA. Can mix and match anything.
Very helpful staff, lots of local beers as well as Belgians, Germans, English etc. Hope they can keep it up.

09-28-2012 17:55:42 | More by BjMc

FroggieG

Massachusetts

4.71/5  rDev +4.2%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.75 | $$

A gem of a store.
Locally owned & operated.

They stock over 800 beers, focusing on local craft breweries, but including the world.
A rather astonishing collection for such a small store.

The knowledgeable staff is slowly turning this wine semi-snob into a beer nut.

They hold free tastings most weekends, usually in mid-afternoon.

Last weekend's "elbow-room only" event (May 19) featured 5 local craft brewers sampling their beers. I'll be going back for more.

05-24-2013 04:33:50 | More by FroggieG

zahara15

Massachusetts

4.86/5  rDev +7.5%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.5 | $$

Great selection and very helpful staff! The only thing that limits their selection is what they are allowed to sell in Massachusetts. NH and VT may have things that they don't...and vice versa.

I look for IPA's and they had many that I had never found before in New England!

05-04-2013 11:59:43 | More by zahara15

TGigs15

Massachusetts

4.82/5  rDev +6.6%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.75 | service: 4.75 | selection: 5 | $$

Beer store to pick up craft beer from local brewers and interstate brewers alike. If you want something they don't have, they are quick to help you out. In addition to 6-packs, they also have almost any keg you can imagine. If I need a good beer, there is no question where I'll be going.

05-03-2013 13:56:47 | More by TGigs15

Wishdiak

Connecticut

4.5/5  rDev -0.4%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5 | $$

A great little place with a great selection of great beer. While they don't have everything, they do have a lot and know a lot about all styles of beer. Tastings are held frequently, and prices are reasonable.

Plenty of Midwestern and West Coast Breweries are represented. Most beers are available in either 22-ounce bombers , or 12-ounce singles. Plenty of inventory in the $2-3/bottle range.

Among the things I picked up yesterday (12/31/12) were Avery/Russian River Collaboration Not Litigation, Firestone Walker Union Jack, and Great Divide Claymore Scotch Ale,

01-01-2013 22:44:38 | More by Wishdiak

jacquibob

Massachusetts

4.28/5  rDev -5.3%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5 | $$

This is a great addition to premium beer stores in the Springfield area. The staff knows beer and is very helpful. Their selection is quite good and varied, with almost all styles represented and each style having quite a few choices. Not the kind of place to run into for a quick six pack, you need to take the time to look around, ask questions and make some great selections to try.

It is fun to grab an empty six pack (or 2) and fill with my favorites as well as some new choices that I can try. They are usually sampling something and love to talk beer.

11-30-2012 20:21:00 | More by jacquibob

DCav

4.58/5  rDev +1.3%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.5 | $$

A great new local place for great beer (and wine). The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly, and offer great suggestions. A huge selection of craft beers, all grouped by style. The Beer Shop has a great Facebook page that lists tastings and upcoming events, and lists new beers that are in stock. The store itself is a neat little open space with simple shelving and counters, which adds to the experience and atmosphere. Stop in and say hello to Rich! Looking forward to making it my new go to place!

10-05-2012 00:18:12 | More by DCav

lostinct

Connecticut

4.28/5  rDev -5.3%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5 | $$

Stopped in when I was on the proper side of the state line. They have a nice selection, including a few of the harder to find releases from Firestone Walker, Bear Republic, Green Flash, etc. If you're a big Belgian fan, you might not be ecstatic, but definitely a good array of American craft stuff and a friendly owner.
When the idiot distributors of Rogue here in CT screwed up a basic keg order, the guys up here helped me out to get what I needed. Definitely a place I'll drive 30 minutes to visit.

09-28-2012 00:09:39 | More by lostinct

sjareb

California

4.08/5  rDev -9.7%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 4 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4 | $$

Stopped by looking for beers I can't find at home (So Cal) while visiting Western Mass.

Talked to the owner Rich who was pretty helpful answering my questions and making recommendations based on what I was looking for. Seems like they just opened up recently.

Solid selection at a small store which was nice (i didn't have to wade through a lot of beers to find what i was looking for). No BMC beers in sight :-). I picked up beers from Six Point, Clown Shoes, Boulevard, Alchemist and Brewmaster Jack.

Saw a few good beers in stock from the Bruery, Bear Republic, Founders and more. Also had a good seasonal selection when you walked in (Octoberfests and Pumpkin Beers).

I plan to come back next time I'm in town and maybe one more time before I leave as well...

09-21-2012 02:30:01 | More by sjareb