11/15/06

Awesome selection, decent prices

by dmenkes

Beverage Warehouse won't be winning any awards for decor or trendy staff anytime soon, but this place rules nonetheless. My first experience here was arriving with a French friend and a Belgian friend, and buying several hundred dollars' worth of beer to try. This was when I was first introduced to Chimay, Duval, Kwak, Lindemans, and Delirium, among much else. I've been here even for sodas; one of the best they've ever had was called Afri Cola; the only soft drink I've seen made with filtered water and cane sugar, from Germany of all places. Sadly, I have heard it's been discontinued and haven't seen it in some time. I've rented kegs and their 30-day return policy is awesome and their prices very reasonable. It's very difficult to find. When on Culver, turn east on McConnell when you see the DirecTv building. Go all the way down until you see a strip mall made up of warehouses. They're all the way in the back with a green sign and shopping carts out front. They're open to the public.

• Pros: prices, selection
• Cons: staff