Vulcan Beverages, Birmingham, Alabama
RateBeer
Vulcan Beverages (205) 328-6275 www.vulcanbeverage.com
417 University Blvd Birmingham Alabama United States 35205
Rating Notecard:
Place: Vulcan Beverages Rating Avg: 28.1111111111111 No. of Ratings: 27
Places > United States > Alabama > Birmingham

Vulcan Beverages
Good based on 27 ratings
Type: Beer Store

417 University Blvd
Birmingham, Alabama United States 35205 [ print map ]
(205) 328-6275
http://www.vulcanbeverage.com


Hours: M 4-9,Tu-Th 12:30-9,Fr 1p-12,Sa 12-12,Su 2-7


Mayor: b79turner (12) | Taps: 0 | Bottles: 200 plus |



Create a free account for these features:
Edit This Place | Add Event Here



WiFi
Children
Patio
Seasonals
Real Ales
Proper Glassware
Growlers
Singles

Beer Available At Vulcan Beverages (arranged by most recent)
Leffe Blonde 87, North Coast Old Stock Ale 99, Boulevard Smokestack Series - Sixth Glass Quadrupel 98, Duvel 99, Chimay Bleue (Blue) / Grande Réserve 100, Harviestoun Ola Dubh (40 Year Old) 100, Abbaye des Rocs Grand Cru 100, Ommegang Three Philosophers 99, St. Bernardus Abt 12 100, Leinenkugels Sunset Wheat 39, Bush Ambrée (Scaldis) 91, Gulden Draak 99, Orval 99, Gouden Carolus Tripel 98, Unibroue La Fin du Monde 99, Unibroue Don de Dieu 97, Unibroue Trois Pistoles 100
Sign in to edit availabile beers

Print out shelftags | customize print list

add beers to this location Sign in to add beers to this location



27 reviews for Vulcan Beverages
 Ambiance  52%
 Service  67%
 Selection  66%
 Food N/A 
 Value  58%
 Overall  54%
 Rating  60%
90+
80
70
60
50-
Rating Distribution


beernovice39 (146), South Carolina
  58   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
1/56/1011/15N/A 6/1011/20

April 1, 2012
Kinda sleazy, dingy place. Decent selection, service is there but strange if this makes sense.

BigAlgae (5), Alabama
does not count - explanation
  38   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
2/51/1015/15N/A 7/101/20

March 1, 2012
Despite the great selection, the customer service here sucks. We often buy kegs for various events and will never buy from here again. We were once given a tub that leaked and, therefore, didn’t hold ice. Most places would apologize and make it right, but not here. We decided to give them another chance and this time we were given a brand new tub. However, when we returned it, there were a few scratches on the bottom and our deposit was not returned. Word has it that Vulcan Beverage is responsible for stopping the use of reusable glass growlers, too.

b79turner (24), Alabama
  72   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
4/58/109/15N/A 5/1015/20

April 7, 2011 [ Updated December 20, 2011 ]
Friendly service! The owner is very really encourages browsing. Save your questions though...he doesn’t drink?? Pricing is a little high on some items, but they offer a lot beers that you can’t find anywhere else in Birmingham.

BierGarten wine and spirits (4), Jenks, Oklahoma
does not count - explanation
  88   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
3/510/1013/15N/A 9/1018/20

January 19, 2011
Love this place!! Always go in when visiting my sister. Always the owner behind the counter and he is very knowledgeable. Awesome idea to make the whole store a Mix-a-six! I always stock up on the local brews (good people brewing..etc) and regional favorites (terrapin, cigar city...etc) Just a great shop and right in the middle of town. Prices are right on point! You must visit this shop when your in Birmingham! They always have the newest things!

lithy (156), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  78   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
3/58/1012/15N/A 7/1016/20

October 1, 2010
Lots of singles and milk jug growlers available. Decent prices and good help. Kind of a ghetto looking store but most beer kept cold.

ssbeer (1), Alabama
does not count - explanation
  96   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
4/59/1015/15N/A 8/1020/20

July 27, 2010
OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!!!!!

brentfeesh (77), Gadsden, Alabama
  70   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
2/58/1010/15N/AN/A15/20

July 6, 2010
This place is in a crappy neighborhood and is kind of run down. However it is right off the freeway. I got there just as the place opened and the owner (I assume) was getting out of his boat of a Cadillac with a pistol tucked into his pants. Awesome. I was pleasantly surprised with the number and types of beers available in bottle and in "Alabama Growlers" (i.e., used plastic milk jugs). Funny stuff. Among the beers available on tap was Moylans Hopcicle. Very surprising. I know that I have not been to a store in Alabama with a better selection of beers. Atlanta might be the next closest place with a better selection. Prices seemed fine. And while I did not list anything as food they had some damn good pickled garlic for sale! I’ll go back if I’m in the area.

gutowski (3),
does not count - explanation
  42   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
4/55/106/15N/A 3/106/20

April 29, 2010
For a liquor store this place is kinda snazzy. Staff was friendly and willing to help if you asked for it. Was not particular impressed with the selection compared with the regular place I go. Look out Nellie! This place is expensive -- I’d rather have good beer than carpet and shiny surfaces.

Gustav1996 (24), Birmingham, Alabama
  58   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
3/55/108/15N/A 4/1013/20

February 26, 2010 [ Updated October 16, 2010 ]
This store has a very good selection of craft beers now. The beers are a little uneven in prices,... you can drive a mile or two down the road and get some of the brews cheaper, but not all. The staff doesn’t know much, but are nice enough. NOTE: check the date on bottles before buying them - I have been burned several times (cardboard in a bottle or no hops).

nearbeer (144), Knoxville, Tennessee
  52   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
3/58/107/15N/AN/A8/20

October 30, 2009
Sweet Home Alabama! I’ze born there, and now live in Tennessee (with dam-near the same fooked-up alcohol laws); so I’m allowed to be sarcastic. I’ll check back again when the good ol’ boy politicians and Liquor Lords figure out they can make more money by selling GOOD BEER to proletarian-dolts like me. It looks like that will be sooner for Alabama, which is a real embarrassment to Tennessee.

 1  2  3 Next



What's Your Opinion?
Add your review now



Proximity Map

View Proximity Map
Print Travel Map

Scene
Shabby little place.

Staff
Friendly.

Music
N/A

Parking
Adequate

Events
N/A

Copyright © 2000-2012,
RateBeer LLC. All rights
reserved.
about us
About RateBeer
FAQ
Contact/Feedback
New Beers
add
Advanced Search
Add A Beer
Add A Brewer
Add A Place
membership
Log In
Edit Personal Info
Premium Membership
Your Messages
the best
100 Beer Club
The Top 50