Eagle Provisions

Samashley

New York

4.7/5  rDev +13%
quality: 5 | service: 4 | selection: 5 | $$

I just moved into the south park slope neighborhood where Eagle Provisions is located. I must say that I am quite impressed with 5th Ave in this neighborhood in Brooklyn, and I am very happy that a store like Eagle is right around my corner. The selection of large bottles is wonderful. You can find anything from local craft beers to the trappist belgian bottles. Anytime I need a delicious gift for a friend or want to have a nice bottle all to myself, I come here. Also the selection of Rogue was quite impressive, I haven't seen so many types by Rogue in one place. Overall it is the Belgian selection that will keep me coming back. I feel the man in charge tends to be a little grumpy so I suppose that would be my only complaint. Aside from that, if you are in the neighborhood, I would definately stop by here.

12-24-2010 08:31:43 | More by Samashley

lambretta76

New York

4.65/5  rDev +11.8%
quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 5 | $$

This place carries about 500 different kinds of beer, from Eastern European (it's a Polish market) to dozens of South American, Africa, and Asian beers. It's the place I go to if I need to find a hard to find beer. (Super Bock Dark from Portugal - check. Iron City Light from Pittsburgh - check. Yebisu dark from Japan - check.) Also, a great collection of Belgian beers and small American brewers that are hard to find elsewhere in NYC. Very reasonable prices and much better selection than Thrifty on Court.

Side note - fantastic kielbasa and assorted smoked meats.

07-03-2005 23:48:06 | More by lambretta76

TurdFurgison

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +8.2%
quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 5 | $$

Street parking only, I got lucky and parked 1/2 block away. This is a city grocery store, and you can find a sh*t-ton of beer here, an unbelievable selection. Turning right upon entry to the store, I found an aisle endcap filled with bombers and 6-packs. I spent about 5 minutes looking these over, maybe 100 beers, and thought that was that. But when I looked to the right I saw another room, filled with beer, I'd guess a selection in the range of 300-400 different beers. Lots of New England beers, craft beers from other areas of the US, and a very good selection from Belgium, England, and Germany. Some Czech and Polish beers too. Prices are average for NYC, generally higher than other cities but a little lower than BierKraft (at least for the beers I was looking for).

02-14-2009 16:56:28 | More by TurdFurgison

t0rin0

California

4.5/5  rDev +8.2%
quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5 | $$

Checked out a few places while in NYC a couple weeks ago. Its a little corner grocery store and they advertise that they have 1,000 different beers. There were certainly a lot of different beers to choose from but many of them were in 6 packs and the clerk that I talked to said they would break 6 packs. Plenty of east coast stuff to choose from as well as a very nice German selection and a good Belgian selection. The people were nice and helpful. Would definitely stop in again next year after EBF.

03-07-2009 23:48:11 | More by t0rin0

calebkeen

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +8.2%
quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 5 | $$

I stopped in here while visiting a friend who lives around the corner. It's great...very solid Belgian and German selection and then a stunning selection of American craft beer. Emphasis is on the East Coast but you'll find most of the West Coast brews distributed in New York that you might be looking for.

I bought a sixer and three bombers of various Stone beers for 30 bucks...prices are reasonable, even for New York.

One of the owners walked over and said, "What do you think of the beer selection, eh?!" and I said, "A job well done, sir." And that's what it is, a job well done.

03-12-2009 01:42:01 | More by calebkeen

foogerd

New York

4.5/5  rDev +8.2%
quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 5 | $$

This place has the biggest selection from what ive seen in brooklyn youve got everything in here from imports to local brews. Ive always got to pick up stuff I cant find elsewhere for cheaper than other outrageous prices of nyc.
Most of the stuff I find here is decent quality with the prices being reasonable for nyc.
Always fresh service is ok the owner seems to have a passing knowledge of beer the other workers seem to be new to craftbeer.
Always a great experience definitely a place to check out with an unlimited and always new selection

08-24-2010 03:59:02 | More by foogerd

micahgoldfus

New Jersey

4.4/5  rDev +5.8%
quality: 5 | service: 3 | selection: 5 | $$

I am lucky enough to be dating someone who lives on the same block as this place (not the reason that we are dating, but it doesn't hurt). Quality and selection are as good as I have found in Brooklyn, superior even to the the better-known beer stores in Brooklyn. In one part of the store they have written that they stock 500 types of beer. In another part, 1000. My guess is that the number is somewhere in between the two.

They are very well stocked on the local beers (Northeastern, Midatlantic), but they definately do not ignore the rest of the country, especially the West Coast. Additionally, their range of international beers is quite impressive. And because this is a Polish owned and run store, there is a great array of Eastern European brews. Also, they always keep a hearty selection of season beers: summer ales in the hot months and Oktoberfest/Pumpkin beers in the fall. I come into this store and I'm like a kid in a candy shop. Some beers that I have sampled from their stock are: Smuttynose Pumpkin Ale, He'brew Genesis Ale, and Brooklyn Penant Ale.

The service, however, needs some work. I have had the owner make a sarcastic comment to me on two ocassions. Also, the store hours are very strange, and as far as I have been going there (since around October) they close at 6 during the week, but that might be a seasonal thing. It did make it tough for me to grab a six pack after work.

The prices are fine, it'll be hard to find a cheaper place in Park Slope/South Slope, and the small delis around there have the same beers for $1-2 more.

So go in, buy some beer, just keep to yourself.

05-08-2007 19:10:24 | More by micahgoldfus

DaggerEyes

New York

4.35/5  rDev +4.6%
quality: 4.5 | service: 3.5 | selection: 5 | $$

Wow, this place has an AMAZING selection. (and is cheaper than BierKraft which is down the road). The prices are still at "New York" levels, but nothing is way overpriced.

A great selection of mirco-brews and imports. The only thing that bums me out is you can't buy singles, which is nice when there are so many six packs you want to try and you have no clue where to start.

I've never been to Half Time, so my opinion isn't the most fleshed out, but this is one of the best beer stores I've ever been too...

AND they make KILLER Kilbosa

update 11/25/2007
just went yesterday after not having been in a while and forgot how fantastic this place is, I've recently been going to Spuyten Duyvil grocery and in comparison Eagle Provisions prices seem down right cheap. I got some jolly pumpkin 750's for 3 dollars cheaper than I previously had a SDG. I would highly suggest making this the first stop on a brooklyn beer buying day and then go to Bierkraft to suppliment what you can't find at Eagle. My only slight gripe is that you can't break up a six pack, but it's a complaint that is SUPER easy to forgive

03-25-2006 21:06:15 | More by DaggerEyes

auntfloyd

New York

4.35/5  rDev +4.6%
quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4.5 | $$

Eagle is legendary in Brooklyn for its selection of beers, and unlike most of the other reviewers, I live in the neighborhood, a scant 3 blocks away, and even if you don't live in the South Slope/Sunset Park/"Green-wood Heights" area, Eagle is within a very short distance of the Prospect Ave stop on the R/M.

So let's start with the basics. Eagle has a huge selection of (unrefrigerated) beers, separated by country (though that isn't marked) and type -- with ciders and other non-beers sort of of to the side. Because Eagle is a Polish store, and located in a small Polish enclave, many Polish and other Eastern European beers are in good supply, much more than other stores (ie., Bierkraft), and are also very cheap. This includes many of the famous and high-quality porters that the region is known for. Eagle also carries a great selection of British, German, and Belgian brews, in addition to the stock of American micros. Canada (well, Unibroue anyway) and the Caribbean are also represented. All of these sections are well-curated, and the Belgian collection will satisfy even the most discerning beer geek. They also tend to have excellent selections from certain breweries, like Dogfish Head, Brooklyn, Harpoon, and Avery, that may be difficult to find elsewhere.

In addition to the main selection, Eagle keeps a small shelf devoted to seasonals, so that you can easily find what it is you want that time of year.

Eagle stocks a good selection of canned micros (Dale's, Brooklyn, Sly Fox), 12 ozs of beers from Samuel Smith, Ayinger, and Ommegang that are usually hard to find. They also tend to carry limited release beers like the Stone Anniversary Ales or Oaked Arrogant Bastard, and other special releases.

Eagle also has a small amount of cold beers, but these tend to be a fairly random assortment... the last time I was there (in late Novemeber), they had Weyenbacher Pumpkin Ale, Heresy, and Infidel, Avery Kaiser, and Mendocino Talon, along with six packs of pumpkin ale, Brooklyn Black Chcocolate Stout and Monster Ale, and cans and bottles of macro beers I didn't pay enough attention to to remember.

The prices are certainly reasonable -- usually better than Bierkraft or Whole Foods, so I can't complain. The Polish beer is especially cheap, so that's an added bonus.

The rest of the store is a bit pricey for most things... I tend to do shopping for groceries elsewhere, although If you are looking for store-prepared food, Polish items, or baked goods I imagine the prices would be lower.

The service is good -- the cashiers are usually local teenagers, but I can't say I've ever had any issues.

All in all, Eagle Provisions is a great place. People who complain about how far away it is just need to move closer :). Seriously, this is a great part of the neighborhood, and even if you aren't fortunate enough to live here, it is very convenient by subway. It is also much cheaper than Bierkfraft, that other highlight of the Fifth Ave beer axis to which it will always be compared. Highly reccomended, especially for Brooklyn residents, and Manhattanites who are willing to come "all the way out" to Brooklyn :)

12-06-2006 01:20:43 | More by auntfloyd

sleazo

New York

4.35/5  rDev +4.6%
quality: 4.5 | service: 3.5 | selection: 5 | $$

Further down 5th ave from Bierkraft lies Eagle Provisions. It is basically a grocery/variety Eastern European store. b ut when you walk to your right upon entering you are transported into a world of great beer.

First come the Americans, you have your Rogues, Blue Point, Brooklyn, southern Tier, Ithaca, Great divide, Flying Dog, Stone, Weyerbacher, bear Republic, Dogfish head, Avery and so many more. The best part about these was that it was almost their whole bottled lineup of each beer. From what I saw they had aevery quality beer that ships to NYC.

Next up were the foreigns divided into country. Many out of the way places for beer were represented like Morocco, Malta and Lithuania. The Eastern European section was fairly large as you could get beer from almost every country.

English, Germans and Belgians were in full effect too. They also had the full lineup of Unibroue, Hitachino Nest, and a healthy selction of bier De Gardes. Most of which I was not familiar with.

Great selection, maybe the best I have ever seen. Service was alrighth, no one really bothered with me but the cash register lady was pleasant enough. I will definitely make another trek out here when possible.

08-09-2007 20:51:37 | More by sleazo