Colonial Spirits, Acton, Massachusetts
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Colonial Spirits (978) 263-7775 http://www.colonialspirits.com/
87 Great Rd (Rt 2A) Acton Massachusetts United States 01720
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Place: Colonial Spirits Rating Avg: 40.4 No. of Ratings: 12
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Colonial Spirits
Excellent based on 12 ratings
Type: Beer Store

87 Great Rd (Rt 2A)
Acton, Massachusetts United States 01720 [ print map ]
(978) 263-7775
http://www.colonialspirits.com/


Hours: 9am to 10pm everyday, noon to 6pm on sundays


Mayor: jimhilt (26) |



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Growlers
Singles

Beer Available At Colonial Spirits (arranged by most recent)
Great Divide Espresso Oak Aged Yeti Imperial Stout 100, St. Bernardus Abt 12 100, Wells Banana Bread Beer (Bottle) 43, The Bruery Coton 99, Schlafly Quadrupel 94, Duvel Tripel Hop 99, Hitachino Nest Ancient Nipponia 92, Pretty Things Once Upon a Time, December 6, 1855 EIP 97, Rinkuškiai Cocka-too Pomegranate Deluxe 9, BrewDog Mikkeller I Hardcore You 99, Struise Tsjeeses Reserva 99, Blue Hills Wampatuck Watermelon Wheat 43, The Tap Whittier White 86, Boulder Beer Mojo Risin 96, Amager Imperial Stout 99, Blue Hills Black Hops 46, St Feuillien Triple 98, Hitachino Nest Espresso Stout 99, Stone Double Bastard Ale 100, Stone Arrogant Bastard Ale 99
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12 reviews for Colonial Spirits
 Ambiance  75%
 Service  72%
 Selection  88%
 Food N/A 
 Value  68%
 Overall  82%
 Rating  91%
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puboflyons (53), Allenstown, New Hampshire
  76   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
3/55/1013/15N/A 8/1017/20

April 10, 2011
This store has a nice collection of crafts as well as macros. There is a little something for anyone. One row is devoted to larger singles, another devoted to 12 packs and cases, and there was a cooler full of beers. There are beers I have not seen elsewhere. Local brews included The Peoples, Berkshire, Haverhill, and Opa-Opa in bottles and in growlers. There was a nice collection of Belgians including Westmalle, Debuisson Scaldis, Brouweirj (Duchess de Bougugne), Moinnette, and more widely available ones like Chimay and Piraat. I saw a few one-off dated brews; some going back five years. There is a small knockdown section where you can get beers that are near or past their expiration date for a lower cost. Off to the side is a tasting room with tables and a TV. Prices are fairly reasonable. It is located on busy Rt 2A just a few miles off I-495. Not too hard to find.

irishalky (13), Littleton, Massachusetts
  78   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
3/58/1012/15N/A 7/1016/20

December 24, 2010
Much more of a selection for wine and liquor. The beer cooler spans the length of the back of the store and more beer selections line one of the store’s sides. The best beer selection is on the shelving facing the coolers. Beer is difficult to find as it is sorted by country of brewing and not by brewer itself. Not all selections are on the shelves so it helps to chat up the staff and ask for rare beers they keep in the back.

KyotoLefty (286), Kyoto, Japan
  88   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
3/58/1014/15N/AN/A19/20

July 17, 2010
Great place. Wonderful selection of imports and American micros. Went in especially wanting Speedway. There was none on the shelf, but I asked about it and they brought me one from the back. Don’t know why it was back there, but I got it anyhow. Seems like the stuff is in great condition. Great place.

jimhilt (9), Bow, New Hampshire
does not count - explanation
  86   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
4/510/1013/15N/A 7/1016/20

October 25, 2009
One of the best selections in New England, I think they have over 800 beers. Tim is their beer guy and is always helpful with recent additions. Prices are competitive. Very easy to spend over $100 on beer. Most beer is along the back row and on the left side as you go in.

gameface23 (8), Haverhill, Massachusetts
does not count - explanation
  78   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
5/57/1013/15N/A 5/1014/20

September 18, 2008
I went there because I heard a few weeks ago that they had Alesmith Speedway and Stone Double Bastard. Sadly, they didn’t have either when I stopped in. They did, however, have the second most impressive selection I’ve seen in the area (after Julio’s). There prices seemed more expensive than most places I have been to, but they allowed any 6 pack to be broken up to singles, which I loved.

desurfer (94), Melbourne, Florida
  86   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
4/57/1014/15N/AN/A18/20

September 3, 2006
What a place! All kinds of good beer, with America and Belgium well represented. Stone, Moylans, etc. To top it all, they have Alesmith! After 3.5 years on Ratebeer I finally got my hands on Yulesmith, Old Numbskull and the others. Nice discount on singles too. I may never be in Massachusetts again, but if I am then this will be a place to return to.

GonZoBeeR (20), Ste-Eulalie, Quebec
  80   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
4/57/1013/15N/AN/A16/20

May 9, 2006
This a good place with a lot of good selection...good belgian beer selection.A lot of big beer from usa are there"ale smith,avery,beer republic ect..."And a lot of beer a refregirate..Good service,the boss reponse to all our question.....

fbennett (23), Portland, Oregon
  86   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
4/58/1013/15N/AN/A18/20

January 23, 2006
My wife found this place on her way to trader joes in the area. Unbelievable!! First of all the parking is very good, being that it is in Acton the traffic isn’t bad. Secondly they have a recycling center there which is great to bring your old beer bottles to "discount" or off-set the .05 bottle charge. Now lets get to the selections OMG one of the most extensive selections I’ve ever seen. From just about every region I can think of Belgium, US, CAN, Italy, Germany, France, etc. And the prices are very resonable...I tried Midas Touch for the first time from Colonial unable to get at my local package store in Waltham at the time. Colonial is a def must for those looking for a variety of brews at a good price. Also they sell mixed 6 packs for 10% off as well as a mixed 12 pack for 15%.

fluids (29),
  90   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
4/510/1014/15N/AN/A17/20

July 3, 2005
Tim is an excelltent source for trying new things. Experience with all Belgian beers, Micro, English and wines. They are always on the look out for the unusual and have a true passion for beer. I highly recommend going. You will find things you didn’t expect. You can break sixs into singles for tasting.

OldGrowth (132), North Carolina
  84   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
4/58/1013/15N/AN/A17/20

July 2, 2005
Finally got around to visiting. Good size store, looks fairly new. Clean. Met Ryan the beer & retail ops manager. We chatted for a while about things. Thought he said it was about 700 different brews. Nice coolers with easy walk in. Another staff member helped go through some boxes so I could get some singles. 10% off mix and match six packs 20% off case of the same. Nice place, worth a visit and worth going out of your way for. A great store.

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Stand alone Big Box

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tend to ask for ID. Ryan and Tim are the beer guys

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