I decided to check out Town Wine & Spirits in East Providence last night. I had been in contact with their beer manager, Taylor, on Beer Advocate and decided to check it out. They were tasting St. Bernardus beers. There were only 4 that I hadn’t tried before (Watou Tripel, 60th Anniversary Abt 12, Grotten Brune, and Grotten Flemish Ale), but it was worth trying. I think I’ll be picking up a bottle of the 60th Anniversary soon (before they run out). It’s aged nicely over the past 2 years.
Anyway, this store is great. The selection is smaller than Nikki’s, but has some serious potential and is still pretty amazing for the limited space. They do a mix-a-six with 10% off and have a bunch of 6 packs and beers in coolers. The prices set this place apart. The prices are absolutely amazing! Rochefort 10 is only $5.99. The prices for other beers are closer to what they normally are, but if you’re looking for a bunch of Belgians or 750’s or bombers, this is the place to go (if you’re within a reasonable distance of course).
I was told they will be moving the beer section (which is awkwardly in the middle of a bunch of wines) closer to the end near the whiskey section, something they are known for (they had some single malts in the $600+ range).
I probably won’t be making this my regular stop because it’s farther from me than Nikki’s and more difficult to get to (no easy direct route), but I will likely be going there every now and then to stock my “cellar” and do some tasting (and to see how things are going there). They’re just starting to get a reputation for beer, but this is a good start.
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