![]() ![]() There are however MANY old items sitting on the shelves here that looked like they have been sitting, definitely found VERY old IPAs, but the flipside is that some other items that can sit well were still here, and there are some nice gems. There's a decent selection here with many breweries represented, and there's some decent foreign selection also. The beer is on your right hand side where it is only in one aisle, too bad you'd think there would be more based on the size of the store but it's only about 10% with the rest being wines, and some items in the back in the cooler. It's very much a large warehouse like setting, and extremely cavernous so there's nothing but functional atmosphere and large isles which is fine. I feel they are worth the trip.Quite a reasonable place to check out if you are in the area. They are constantly having tastings of various types of spirits, and prices are appropriate for their selection. If you have someone in your life who prefers wine, as I do, I've used a few of the mature staff here who are outstanding. Even then, the place can get as busy as a grocer, so they have to keep things moving. The cashiers aren't warm and fuzzy unless you engage them. There are often sales reps cruising the area offering understandably skewed advice. They allow singles, which is a pleasure (about 10% more than the pre-packed price per bottle). It's a beer lesson in itself to just peruse their craft beer. She even has given me advice on little-known taverns in the area. Karen is a reason in herself for going here. I agree with another reviewer that absent her, the staff seems to be more intent on stocking than servicing. I learn more every time I visit that she's working. She is aware of every type of beer, including those they don't carry. She offers a selection from every end of the price and geographic spectrum. Rather than give suggestions, she asks about your likes. I have been fortunate enough to interact with Karen, who is one of the most knowledgeable and approachable resources. I'm a regular here, drawn first for its wine selection, but now due to its beer offerings. ![]() I haven't been to the Swansea store, but if it is as good as the two other Yankee Spirits stores I will have to make the effort next time I am in the area. The check out lady was polite, so no complaints about service. I never ask for help, but two people did ask me if I needed any, which was nice. I also picked up some RI craft beers I hadn't tried before - Foolproof & Grey Sail. ![]() That's where I found a 12 pack of Palm from Belgium, with a Palm tulip glass attached, for $13. In between are stacked cases on the floor, with some great deals to be had. Mirrored by a refrigerated section along the wall. There is one very long aisle with hundreds of different beers, But I don't mind that at all, because the money is put on the floor with an awesome beer selection that has everything from obscure imports to the latest craft breweries. It still has a slighty dingy appearance, like an old supermarket that hasn't keep pace with the times. The store itself hadn't changed a bit, which means it has not been spruced up at all. Other stores I have been in (including the Sturbridge Yankee Spirits) have these glasses for sale. I always thought that the store got loads of free samples because they bought so much beer, and passed them on to the customers thru these promotions. And the price wasn't jacked up to cover the cost of the glass. I'm not talking about just pint glasses, but really nice Weizen style glassware, Pilsner, tulip and goblet style glassware, even mugs. But I was working in Providence, and was eager to see if it was still as great a store as it use to be.īack then, you could routinely find specials where you could get really nice glassware if you bought a six or twelve pack, or sometimes even just a single 22 oz bottle of a nice imported german beer. I had not been back in 5 years, as now my travels usually take me by the Yankee Spirits in Sturbridge. I discovered Yankee Spirits back in 2005 while working in the area. ![]()
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