Macadoodles

ChameleonHalo

Missouri

2.41/5  rDev -34.7%
vibe: 1 | quality: 3 | service: 1.5 | selection: 3.25 | $$$

Now that the Wine Company has closed, this is the only place in Branson to find decent beer. They have a single bottle selection (330ml and 12oz.) and a full isle of bombers that are mostly American and Belgian beers. Not much in the way of German, UK or Czech offerings. It's extremely unorganized; craft beer mixed with imports and offerings by each brewery are scattered everywhere. Makes it difficult to find what you're looking for. No decent bombers in the coolers at all. The staff is eager to help, but not very knowledgeable. One of their staff walked away from me while I was talking to her. I haven't been back since.
Overall, pretty disappointing when compared to what we lost with Wine Company closing, and there's no contest with the selection (and organization) of Brown Derby International Wine Center, which is only a short drive to Springfield.

06-06-2013 17:11:20 | More by ChameleonHalo

BierGartenok

Oklahoma

3.86/5  rDev +4.6%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 3 | selection: 4.5 | $$

Look no further! This is the best retail selection of beer you will find in the Branson area. They have most of the Missouri Brews, Schlafly, Mother's, Perennial Etc. A very nice 12oz mix pack selection. A very nice bomber selection. I would like to see more imports there, but like I said this IS Branson. Service was non existent until I checked out. Then it was very good. Helped us out to the car and talked beer a bit with us. Do yourself a favor if you are in Branson and go HERE! Cheers!

05-29-2013 01:55:03 | More by BierGartenok

kvnstfrd

Missouri

2.34/5  rDev -36.6%
vibe: 1 | quality: 3 | service: 1 | selection: 3.5 | $$$

A fairly large store parked just North and across from the Branson Landing. They have a slightly better-than-average selection of six-packs that leans more toward domestic than imports. They have a sign above their beer that says, "Largest selection in the four State area," which is the furthest thing from the truth. (OK, maybe they have the largest selection of Bud Light.) You can drive just 30 minutes North to find a much better selection. The staff is rude, unknowledgeable and they have been unwilling to stock the beers I like. I live 5 minutes from this store, but I’ll not waste any more of my time there. It's well worth the drive to Springfield.

05-23-2013 02:06:45 | More by kvnstfrd

DelMontiac

Oklahoma

4.68/5  rDev +26.8%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.75 | service: 5 | selection: 4.25 | $$

My wife and I visited Macadoodles in Branson, MO on 03/20/13. Love their location - right next to Branson Landing. If you have a wife/family that likes to shop for hours and that isn't your thing, then drop them off at the landing and just go a block or two up the street and do your own bit of shopping here. Macadoodles is a pretty new and very welcomed franchise in the beautiful Ozark Mountain area. The outside of the store is an eye-catching mountain cabin or trading post type of facade. The inside is super clean and well organized and pretty to look at. When I walked in I was greeted by two friendly guys. I was asked if I needed help. I declined and wondered around for a while. I was unexpectedly amazed by the selection of everything, including beer, wine, liquor, bar items, and party supplies. They had Founders, Bells, Goose Island, Firestone Walker, Lagunitas, Deschuttes, Stone, Schlafly, SKA, Mothers, Green Flash, Great Divide, and Free State just to name a few and a pretty good selection of European brews as well. I couldn't possibly name every brand, but I grabbed a cart and selected things I was looking for that I can't get back home. I really had a hard time deciding what to buy as I try to limit my purchases to $100 at a time and I could have easily filled 2 or 3 shopping carts here. A big display of Lagunitas Sucks caught my eye so I started there and also ended up with Lagunitas Wilco Tango Foxtrot, Firestone Walker Wookey Jack and Double Jack, Mother's Imperial 3 Blind Mice and MILF, and Founder's Imperial Stout. My wife tracked down some lambics and wine she was interested in as well and we spent about $100 all together. I found the prices to be about what I expected. Rick, who may own or co-own, or manage this particular store, rang us up and was very interested in talking beer with me. He insisted that we let him carry our purchase to my truck. We go to Branson at least once a year and I will buy at that store every time we go because of Rick and the selection they have. What a great place! Thanks Rick!

03-22-2013 01:01:24 | More by DelMontiac

TheCondor

Missouri

4.32/5  rDev +17.1%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.5 | $$

Man this place was great. HUGE selection, all kinds of beers that we out in Kansas City. We haven't had Founders Imperial Stout in a month, but I found a four pack here. Got Rayon Vert too, that I've never seen in KC. Talked to a feller I think his name is Matt, he was real cool. We talked about the craft business and different beers in general for about 10 minutes. Real clean place, nice, well organized, good location, good find in Branson. I love it, Condor recommended and approved!

03-15-2013 04:36:32 | More by TheCondor

JansenHOPHEAD

4.52/5  rDev +22.5%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.75 | service: 5 | selection: 4 | $$

Macadoodles of branson is unreal. The selection is honestly second to none. Usual finds like Bells, founders, and others but i mean with literally over, what has to be 700 different labels in the place its a great stop for any beer snob. North Coast is well represented with Old Ras, Brother Thelonius with Old Rasputin Barrel aged in stock as well. Any and all Local/regionals are there too. I landed some Bourbon Co, Stone Vertical Epic, and Hop Henge. Deschutes, Left Hand, Arcadia, New holland, Perennial, Ska, widmer, and honestly i could go on. The import selection to me was amazing. Pretty much everything there from St Bernardus, Gulden Drak, several Lvivskis, Baltika and fullers. There is a lot of Belgian representation there but also a ton of German/Austrian beers as well. As far as bombers and special release stuff they have three four foot shelves 5 high loaded with these gems, from unibroue 17, widmer brr, goose island, black butte XXIV, stone double, vert epics and i honestly could keep going but i feel im being redundant. The staff here is amazing, I talked with a Rick and Gary and they were knowledgeable and very helpful. They werent your typical pushy beer guys and let me choose what i wanted but had input on almost every beer and brewery .. some down to the ingredients.

Overall this place has the Best beer selections within 100 miles with maybe the exception being the International wine center in springfield, mo. Customer Service is unreal and the staff is extremely knowledgeable. i would recommend this place to anyone and everyone who enjoys craft and import beer.. Cheers!

01-24-2013 06:17:20 | More by JansenHOPHEAD