Ryan & Casey Liquors

eLMsITYbUM

New Hampshire

4.35/5  rDev -0.2%
quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4.5 | $$

Went in on 12-7-08 on my way to the Ingleside mall in Holyoke. I was very impressed by the selection. Tons of belgians, domestics, regionals and macros of course, with a special attention to the local guys. They even had a 3 liter bottle of Ommegang (which I was tempted to purchase for nothing other than the novelty of it!). They also have a small selection of island and offbeat country beers, including Carib that some of my friends drink when they are in St. Martin. They had several rare beers as well, far to many to list!

Prices were comparable to other stores we've visited in Mass. Ryan and Casey also stock full lines of wine and liquor. They had a plethora of gift baskets with items such as glasses, cheese and smoked meats, all centered around the brewery contained within. Staff offered up help on several occasions to both my wife and I. The fellow who cashed us out seemed friendly, so no complaints there. If you are traveling 91 in either direction Ryan and Casey are definitely worth a stop.

12-08-2008 22:03:47 | More by eLMsITYbUM

Derekg

New Hampshire

4.86/5  rDev +11.5%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.75 | service: 5 | selection: 5 | $$

I used to live just across the street from here 5 years ago.
The selection then was better than most places are today.
This place sets the bar pretty high.
The only down side is that they are always playing country music in there.
IMHO this is a Beer Mecca.

02-20-2013 03:25:46 | More by Derekg

GratefulBeerGuy

New Hampshire

4.3/5  rDev -1.4%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4.5 | $$

amazing selection of fine brews, this is the closest GREAT beer store to where I live and it sure deliver's a wonderful array of breweries, with plenty of local brews, and stuff I have not seen in this region. can's, bombers etc... I travel far and wide to find good beer and this little gen is right around the corner (practically). There's also another beer store right across the street but i was soo pleased with this store I didn't even walk in to look. the fine Peoples pint is right around the corner as well!!

03-15-2012 22:51:19 | More by GratefulBeerGuy

phorestfreak

Connecticut

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

Whenever traveling through the I-91 corridor this is a must stop. Awesome store only a short ride off I-91 exit 26 just short of downtown Greenfield. Look for the awesome retro neon sign, its a can't miss.

Being from CT the selection in Mass can't be beat and the same is true at Ryan & Casey. Founders, Troegs, Pretty Things, Port, The Bruery, Green Flash and Berkshire Brewing (full line) are some of the breweries that are well represented along with a great deal of local Mass beers. There is a whole wall of coolers filled with brews with the first 4 or 5 coolers filled only with bombers. On the other wall are shelves filled with more warm domestic craft bombers and Import 750's. Stacked on the floor in between the cooler wall and shelved wall is what I call their "Stockroom". This area is where they keep the craft cases before they restock the coolers and shelves. Often times it only contains duplicates of whats on the shelf but that is not always true. Some real gems can be found here especially if they have had a recent delivery. Another location to find beer is behind the counter this is where they keep beers that are in short supply and in high demand. Prices seem to be average.

The staff is great and always willing to help if you ask and sometimes even approach you if you are looking overwhelmed, which happens often, but are never bothersome. They also utilize Facebook rather well updating often when anticipated beers hit their shelves.

Overall this is my favorite Western Mass store.

02-20-2012 17:27:32 | More by phorestfreak

indiapaleale

Massachusetts

4.3/5  rDev -1.4%
quality: 4 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5 | $$

Went to their beerfest today actually, very sweet and for $20 it was a great deal. Check that out for sure if you have the chance.

Ryan and Casey's is a place you could easily cruise right by without giving a second thought to, when in fact this is a hell of a great beer store.

In the back you'll find a bunch of coolers filled with bombers and sixers as well as tons of warm stuff right out in the middle of the back of the store. You can break up singles from both the cooler and from the warm stuff, a HUGE plus since there aren't many places in the area that allow you to do that.

Plenty of good stuff, today I saw Bruery Rue Saison, Schlafly Bourbon Barrell Impy Stout (never seen it before in MA), Sah'tea from Dogfish Head, plenty of Lagunitas and Founders as well as Oskar Blues, Victory and all the local stuff (BBC, Pretty Things etc).

Service is great, the staff are super friendly and willing to try and help with anything...even if they don't always know the answer.

Definitely a place with reasonable prices and well worth a half hour drive up from N'hampton area or down from B'boro, VT.

Great job on the beerfest! I'll be back next year for sure!

06-28-2009 01:57:50 | More by indiapaleale

Screwtape1776

Massachusetts

4.35/5  rDev -0.2%
quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4.5 | $$

Ryan & Casey is located probably half a mile from the People's Pint, and about 10 minutes north of the Berkshire Brewing Company. Beer, liquor, and wine is racked on the walls, stacked on the floor, and piled into coolers everywhere. The selection is top notch, especially considering the fact the store serves a relatively small community. Belgians, micros, macros, locals, they've got it all. And, if they don't have what you're looking for, they'll get it.

Also of note, they've been hosting brew festivals for the last several years. Each time it gets a little bigger, a little better, with plenty of vendors, food, live music, cigars, etc.

03-11-2009 18:25:23 | More by Screwtape1776

Pamola

Vermont

4.5/5  rDev +3.2%
quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5 | $$

I checked this place out earlier this year after a hike in Southern VT. After getting used to NH and VT beer stores, this place knocked my socks off.

Massive selection, mix a 6, and some rarities. I could start listing off all of the breweries they carry, but it would be redundant. They're fairly well cataloged here. They have a lot. Belgians from Urthel through Chimay, east coast stuff, west coast stuff. A couple hundred individual breweries and many hundred individual brews.The rarities were what got me. Hand-labeled barrel-aged bottles of flying dog's gonzo, short run unibroues, the list goes on and on.

The staff wasn't unhelpful, i just didn't need any. They were very friendly and made me a couple of deals since I was dropping a pretty penny. I don't remember the prices being too crazy. 80 bucks got me an amount of good beer that I was mighty happy with.

11-17-2008 16:01:20 | More by Pamola

ThirstyBird

Germany

4.2/5  rDev -3.7%
quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4 | $$

Jwale73 recommended this store to me as a good stop on the way to Brattleboro VT. Though my visit was short due to my girlfriend's impatient tapping foot, I was impressed with the amount of beer in the store. It's not huge but they have a good selection of local brew as well as high end craft beer and a nice selection of European beer as well.

Pricing seemed to be at par with most stores with a decent selection.

Nobody helped me but the older gent at the checkout was very nice.

This is a great stop off of I-91 (very easy to get to) and will be back again!

10-01-2008 04:27:49 | More by ThirstyBird

Jwale73

Rhode Island

4.2/5  rDev -3.7%
quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4 | $$

Visited Ryan & Casey on 6/21/08 after starting a thread re: Liquor Stores on the 91N corridor on the way to Brattleboro, VT. Roughly 5 minutes off the exit, Ryan & Casey showcased an excellent selection of regionals (People's Pint, Rock Art, Paper City) and a diverse selection of craft brews from America, Belgium and the UK. I was pressed for time, but noticed 3 or 4 Jolly Pumpkin's & Lost Abbey brews, respectively, as well as DFH, Middle Ages, Unibroue (quite a generous selection), Southern Tier, Ommegang, some Lost Coast, etc. Wish I had more time to peruse, but it was warm and I had my dogs with me. Service was okay. I didn't really ask for help, but had a pleasant conversation with the cashier as I rung out. Also, the Green River brewfest was going on right behind the store and they seemed to be neck deep in set-up. Definitely plan on making this a planned stop on my future trips to Brattleboro.

06-21-2008 17:02:14 | More by Jwale73

fitzy84

Massachusetts

4.35/5  rDev -0.2%
quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4.5 | $$$

Went up to Greenfield to finally see what this place was all about. I entered to a long hall business that was mostly wine and liquor in the front. In the back, was a whole freezer full of great microbrews and imports. 6-packs, 12 packs, 22 ounce bottles, you name it, was featured throughout. A lot of beers were in the middle of the store too, making browsing the freezers a little narrow. Just a real great selection; made me feel like a kid in a candy store.

Service seemed ok. I complemented them for the selection but no conversation ensued. They were pretty busy loading new shipments of Bud while I was there so I can understand. It was good to see though many people working diligently around the place, so I can imagine they would be thoughtful and well informed consultants. I did find their prices a little high, but their selection makes it worth it.

Overall, I highly recommend going to the place if your in the area.

05-20-2008 00:53:11 | More by fitzy84