House of Wines

They have a pretty good selection of beers. They get some good beers from Fat Heads, Revolution, Ale Smith, Founders, Hoppin’ Frog, Jackie O’s, Three Floyds, The Bruery, Ballast Point, Stone... the list could go on. I have a few gripes about this place. First of all, they sell a very limited amount of single bottles in a cooler. Those are overpriced. $4.99 for Founders Breakfast Stout. I buy it for $3.49 in Kentucky where the beer taxes are higher. Second, they do not stay on top of how old their IPAs are. I was in there today and found some Fat Heads Head Hunter is is older than I would like to buy but barely within the date of what Fat Heads personally told me the shelf life for that beer is. They also have Founders Double Trouble that is almost a year old. I know that some may like to cellar DIPAs.... not this guy. Last, and this is my biggest problem with this store, they don’t sell single bottles. Sure, they have a few beers in a cooler that are sold as singles, but they are all overpriced. I am used to shopping at stores that will sell every beer in the store as a single bottle by taking the price of the four or six pack and dividing it accordingly. I think this store would be way more successful if they sold single bottles and had someone who knew more about beer to push what needs to be sold quickly so that it doesn’t go past the "enjoy by" date.

If you live in the area, odds are you don’t even know this place is around. When you do figure it out though, it’s like finding a bag full of money in an old barn. The beer and wine selection at this restaurant/retailer is the best in at least a 50 mile radius. 700 plus labels of beer and more than 3000 labels of wine to choose from (according to the owners). This place has never let me down. They always have and I’m sure always will have something I’ve never heard of but am willing to try. If you are willing to buy a case, the owner will special order something for you regardless of what it is. The two owners, an older couple, are both great knowledgeable people on beer and wine. The food is all made from scratch and is magnificent. The food can be a bit pricey but it is well worth it. The beer is priced reasonably though. Most beers aren’t refrigerated but as far as I’m concerned, if you can’t wait for it to get cold, you’re probably a drunk that shouldn’t be drinking anyway.

Best selection in the Mid-Ohio Valley. New owners have arranged the beer so you can more easily see what is available. Some singles of large format bottles and some singles of the more expensive brews. My biggest complaint is they don’t allow breaking up six-packs or four-packs. Has some harder to get stuff and most of his beer is a great value. The restaurant has really good food. Dining decor is a little dated. I have gotten some older beer that has been past its prime, so look at the date is possible. They get some AleSmith, seasonal Three Floyds, trappist, along with other highly rated beers. Overall if you live in the area or are traveling I77, I suggest stopping by.

DEFINATELY THE BEST SELECTION ANYWHERE IN MID-OHIO VALLEY. Erlan the owner is great to do business with and knows good beer.