Chuck’s Fine Wine and Cheese

8/22/2008 1:40:53 PM, friday, august 22, 2008
Been there a few times now. Wonderful store, great and cheerful service. Selection is really nice though kind of spread out. They seem to have plenty of events and are plenty knowledgeable. Prices are better than what I have found elsewhere. This has become my new place to buy beer.

8/21/2008 2:57:33 AM, thursday, august 21, 2008
Tucked away in Chagrin Falls, a town itself seemingly tucked away, and miles from any major city. I missed it initially and then probably broke every Chagrin Falls traffic law while doubling back. It’s a little country-esque for me, and those country morals made me feel a little uptight: the old guy asked for IDs immediately to ensure we were of age. He was nice though. The beer is spread out across about three different sections of the store, and each section is broken up into a specific style. There is a small but high-end selection of singles, mainly focusing on foreign stuff: belgians (some lambics and saisons), germans (smoked is popular here). a small amount of American micros, and a little swill. I remember a lot of De Dolle, Traquair, Rochefort, and Hanssens. There is an extensive selection of six packs that cover a lot of basic micros, most of which are in the coolers (the door to which I completely missed in haste as it’s off to the side), and a lot of macros. There is a little place to get food over in the corner. Pretty decent prices compared to PA, and while it’s a little off the beaten path, it’s a nice selection and probably worth a stop.

7/28/2008 8:29:01 PM, monday, july 28, 2008
This was a lucky find. The owner brought out a few beers to taste and was interesting to talk to. It took me forever in the store because beer is spread all over the place. He also had some more beers somewhere else that he brought out. Great store.

1/2/2008 2:01:29 PM, wednesday, january 02, 2008
This has become my main source of new purchases now that I am settled in. Being only a few miles away and close to the grocery store it is easy to fabricate an excuse to visit. The selection here covers almost everything that you can get in the state. Finding it can be tricky as the bottles are spread all over the store (my only real complaint). Most of it though is in two areas. The first are the shelves and coolers which contain the regular stable of beers (Southern Tier six packs, lambics, Belgians, etc). The rest are hidden in the walk in cooler. Here you will find stuff like Olfabrikken Abbey Ale, Mikkeler Black Hole and Big Worse, the whole Alesmith lineup and plenty more. If you time it right there are monthly tastings as well. For $5 you get to try a nice selection and then walk out with the bottles in hand. Also be sure to check out the cheese selection.

7/27/2007 11:43:15 PM, friday, july 27, 2007
First time at Chucks- heard it was a top place to shop. Overall it was a good experience. Confusing layout reminded me of somebody’s basement- everything was mixed up together in different parts spread throughout the store. 6pk/4pk selection was decent. They had limited selection of 12oz singles- the ones they had on the wall looked average, and dusty. There were some nice beers I hadn’t seen before and interesting imports. They had a lot of regional craft bombers.

The staff was nice and helped me around the store, suggested a few beers, and took me to the back cooler. If they’d organize their stock better and also use 2-3 of the cooler doors for 12oz singles that would definitely help.

3/13/2007 7:26:59 AM, tuesday, march 13, 2007
Since I’ve started going to Chuck’s I have yet to be disappointed. Every time I can’t see something that I’m looking for all I have to do is ask and there it is. If this continues, I’ll never think of going anywhere else.

3/8/2007 4:11:20 PM, thursday, march 08, 2007 [ Updated wednesday, march 12, 2008 ]
I have been going to Chuck’s for a couple of years and am continually pleased with what I see. Their selection of beer is far above average, but service is where they really shine. They also always seem to have something I am looking for, such as a few Alesmith brews and a B.O.R.I.S. The Crusher I just picked up. Be sure to ask because they have more than it appears. If you’re east of Cleveland for any reason I suggest stopping here. The gourmet food is also a plus.

1/7/2007 4:47:20 PM, sunday, january 07, 2007
Chuck’s is very close to home and im greatful for that. Mike was very helpful and quiet willing to help with my decisions. Reasonable and willing to work with me. Lots of bottles, including alot of belgians and hard to find 22oz bottles. Great store in a nice town. will definitely be back in the near future.

10/18/2006 8:28:33 AM, wednesday, october 18, 2006 [ Updated tuesday, january 30, 2007 ]
Great spot in a unique town. Staff is very helpful, and was eager to to talk shop with me. They told me they could also fill orders pretty quickly. There were so many beers (they told me more than 400), I was easily entertained, and it was hard to choose. Huge selection of my favorites (American craft), plus tons of Belgians and Europeans. Go there now!

10/12/2006 3:07:39 PM, thursday, october 12, 2006
This place was a little out of the way, but worth the visit. I was clearly not the first beer geek to have come through that day, I guess they had gotten picked clean by all the traffic to Great Lakes for the BA Blackout release. But they were very friendly and willing to answer questions. Even gave me a card incase I was coming back through and might be looking for something specific. As far as selection, Stone 04 for half the price of what it is in Columbus right now. A very tempting 3L of Arrogant bastard from 2001. Quite a few imports I had never seen before in Ohio. The cooler had some goodies in it, but after he mentioned having a cellar somewhere else in the store I was really hoping to get down there instead.