Knightly Spirits - Hiawassee Blvd

8/31/2008 4:32:34 PM, sunday, august 31, 2008 [ Updated sunday, august 31, 2008 ]
Visited twice in the last month. What can I say about this store that has not already been said? This place has the largest selection of belgian and belgian-style ales that anyone can imagine in the states. If a new beer has been released by a distributor in the United States, this store is likely to stock it. Noticed 4 cases of DFH 120 minute IPA and four cases of Jolly Pumpkin Weizen Bam on the most recent visit not exactly a common sight. Unfortunately, they are having difficulty securing Trappist Rochefort as most places in Florida are at this time. But, if you are anywhere in the state of Florida (or beyond) and want to peruse an outstanding collection of craft and imported beers, this is the place to go. Alan has been in the store both times I visited and he is an outstanding resource as he has tasted and can talk fluently about just about every beer and mead they stock. In fact, if you ask him, he might just be able to pull something special that you cannot find anywhere else. Definitely worthy of the ratings and hype.

7/14/2008 9:03:35 PM, monday, july 14, 2008
great selection of belgains and hard to find micros. staff is always willing to help. They carry liquor too, I guess, but I go straight for the Phantomes! Every time I go to Orlando, I make it a point to go to Knightly

7/8/2008 2:19:49 PM, tuesday, july 08, 2008
In town visiting and Alan really hooked me up. Got my sour fix, he even let split a couple sixers, and then threw in a glass! Wish I had more scratch when I visited. God Damn Disney!

6/24/2008 7:56:14 PM, tuesday, june 24, 2008
So a buddy and I made the trip to Olrando from Ft Lauderdale just to visit KS. And wow. Before I mention anything I have to say that Alan is just amazing. His beer knowledge puts him in the status of true beer god. What a great guy. And the selection is amazing. Jolly Pumpkin, Mikkeller, Weyerbacker, Oskar Blues, DFH, Cantillon, and TONS more. Perfect beer store and well worth spending a full day just to visit for 45 mins!

6/15/2008 3:07:22 PM, sunday, june 15, 2008
Very nice clean bright store. Good selection. Loved all the different Scotchs. Very nice selection. And the prices were very decent compared to Ohio. The service was outstanding and I was absolutely thrilled to finally meet Alan who truly hooked me up with a few things. THANK YOU!!!!

5/11/2008 6:41:26 PM, sunday, may 11, 2008
Awesome! Great selection! Can’t wait to go back!!!

5/8/2008 12:10:55 PM, thursday, may 08, 2008
...well, I was rather impressed at thier selection. Lots to choose from, and a damn good amount of wheat beers and wits, my favorite styles. It was funny though, I asked the guy that worked there about ratebeer.com, and said I saw the store on there. He replied, yea, I think we are rated best in the world or something. Hahahhaa, yea guy. Anyway, slightly high prices, but a pretty damn all around beer selection, much better than anywhere I have been. If anyone knows of somewhere better in FLorida, let me know so I can go there.

4/28/2008 2:27:21 PM, monday, april 28, 2008
Was there in early March, aside from the great beer selection had a good sctoch selection with a knowledgable manager. I don’t remember his name but when I mentioned ratebeer.com he gave me a free glass. Thanks!

4/17/2008 9:15:29 AM, thursday, april 17, 2008
Wow. Great selection of belgians and american hard to finds. Place is a little tight space wise, but it’s packed with goodies. Alan was very hospitable, and hooked it up with an rb discount. Could have spent another hour in the place but my family made me leave. Looking forward to going back next time I am in florida.

4/15/2008 12:38:35 PM, tuesday, april 15, 2008
Wow, this place is awesome with an amazing selection. Located in the MetroWest part of Orlando, not far from the theme parks. I think they claim 800 or so beers and depending on the season that may vary. First time I went I bought some Dogfish Head Olde School Barleywine, JW Lees Harvest, which they had bottles dating back to 1999 and some DFH Golden Era but listing what they have is pointless because they’ve pretty much got it all. Tons and tons of Belgians... They’ve got glassware too as well as what appeared to be a really nice selection of premium liquors and wine. The staff seems to really know their beer as well. Only problem is depending on where you are coming from you will most likely have to take 408 or route 4 to get there and they can be a mess, especially during rush hour. Also, the store itself is not the easiest to find the first time trust me, it’s worth it.