Shangys The Beer Authority

8/15/2008 11:46:29 PM, friday, august 15, 2008
Started out great. Good selection of stuff I couldn’t get in Jersey. The service in this place was pretty awful. The girl behind the counter seemed annoyed at my friend’s and mine enthusiasm, and seemed inconvenienced every time we asked for a price on a case that wasn’t marked. We picked up some pretty good stuff, except for one case. The only time an employee threw in their 2 cents was to sell us a case of Pizza Port Hop 15, which he was very adamant about us buying. When we returned to NJ and opened the Hop 15 the whole case was bad. Hugh chunks of protein completely clouded the beer and it tasted awful. Now we have 11 bottles that we can’t give away. Overall not a bad trip, but a trip I may not make again for there are other good places in PA to buy good beer.

3/23/2008 3:12:47 PM, sunday, march 23, 2008
Stumbled on this place by chance on a tript to Bear Creek Mountain. Walking in, I saw neatly spaced piles of six or so cases of many many beers from all over the US and abroad. About 1/4 of the beers had helpful displays noting price, description and a short review by Shangys. The employees were friendly and helpful. The only problem is that, being Pennsylvania and all, you had to buy everything by the case, even 12 packs, you had to to buy two of. However, the prices were quite reasonable. For example $31/case of bell’s, southern tier or left hand variety cases. I was in a hurry so I didn’t get to check out the store thoroughly, but I was impressed and will definitely stop back if i’m anywhere in the vicinity.

2/6/2008 8:24:50 AM, wednesday, february 06, 2008
Before YEHA Madness a bunch of us met up here to do a little case splitting. Thats the new addiction. Everyone is doing it, we just can’t stop. Wall to wall cases in the massive store. Great selection, they carry everything from Lost Abbey, to Bells, to Southern Tier. They also have a really great glassware section and a room of hot sauces. I actually needed a new glass and had no trouble finding a nice one. They also had some Bells mini kegs and a bunch of Magnums and Jeraboams of Samichlaus and other stuff too. The staff is very friendly and knowledgable. The only drawback is its in PA and you must buy the whole case. Thats why there are som many bums hanging out outside to just a little fix and go in on halfzies.

1/17/2008 12:16:22 PM, thursday, january 17, 2008
Ran over at lunch time since it not too far from my new job. Very impressive place. Amazingly organized. Almost too clean to be a beer distributor. Very nice selection. Lots of glasses and cigars.

12/16/2007 5:02:24 PM, sunday, december 16, 2007
Wow what a store. Big, clean, cheap pretty much the way I like my women..minus the big part. Selection from Bud to Bells....Coors to Corsendonk...Miller to well you get the idea. Prices on most items are fantastic. Tons of glassware and even jeraboams and mini kegs. If PA ever passes the bill to sell 6 packs or even singles I will be here every other week.

12/8/2007 1:36:02 AM, saturday, december 08, 2007
Found this gem going from Weyerbacher’s brewery to Victory Brewing Company. Great atmosphere and ambiance, well lit and clean. No one helped us, just looked at us... Anyway, walked out with some cheap beer that we couldn’t find at home in Maryland (Beer 30 Light and Pigseye Pilsner). Don’t like PA’s case law... makes some of the good beer VERY expensive (i.e. Belgian’s, some Imports, etc.) Not the best selection I’ve seen (Beltway Fine Wine and Fine Wine in Maryland), however, clearly had brews I’ve never seen. I wil go back again when I’m in the area.

10/19/2007 8:57:37 PM, friday, october 19, 2007
I have been to many beer stores, in fact I search them out on every vacation. I just came back from my 2nd visit (we reside in Dover, DE). This is by far the best beer store that I have ever seen. I grew up in PA, so I am familiar with the case Law, and I have grown acustomed to it. This place had so many beers to choose from, and if you are a fan of the Belgian variety, your are in heaven. The prices are super, and I saw an average of twenty per case less than my regular store. To top it off, I was helped by a gentleman by the name of Nima, who I then found out was the owners son. I was very impressed that he spent so much time discussing beer with me, and did what ever he could to make my choice more challenging (Imean that in a good way). His father even gave me a de Dolle glass for free, which was suprising. I would recommend this to anyone who is interested in beer, especially hard to find Belgians. Top notch establishment!

9/25/2007 4:44:33 PM, tuesday, september 25, 2007
The guy who owns this place is an arrogant prick and should be deported. Customer service is not what hes about. I wouldnt piss on his head if it was on fire. Sure he’s got a nice selection, Don’t ask for anything special. Too bad you have to buy everthing by the case.

9/21/2007 6:24:51 PM, friday, september 21, 2007 [ Updated friday, september 21, 2007 ]
Best selection in Eastern PA. Owners very knowledgeable and helpful. We make 3 -4 pilgrimages here from Philly every year.

9/20/2007 7:52:31 PM, thursday, september 20, 2007
THE FAT GIRL BEHND THE CUONTER SEEMS TO KNOW WHAT SHE TALKING ABOUT. I GUSS SHE OK. THE STORE IS VERY CLEAN AND SET UP NICE. THE ONLY THING MR. SHANG NEEDS TO DO IS HIER BETTER LOOKING PEPOLE. LOTS OF GOOD BEER THOUGH.