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Beer Universe
1400 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12205, United States
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Beer Universe
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Ma
Review №1

Huge selection! Regular prices are good for a specialty store. They have a very well priced clearance section. Staff is friendly. Some of the beers are quite old though (some had canning dates of 2017, so just check them).

Ph
Review №2

Huge selection of beers, friendly and quick service

Jo
Review №3

Huge, huge selection and everything is very well priced. The best feature of the store, though, is how much of the beer is in coolers. Far more of it than in any other local stores.They also sell cigars and all manner of tobacco products if that’s your thing.One small gripe is that sometimes you’ll find beer from a particular brewery at 2-3 different locations in the store, but it’s not anything that would keep me from returning.

Oa
Review №4

Best beer selection Ive seen here yet

Da
Review №5

Huge selection of adult beverages and you can order online for curbside pickup. Super convenient.

De
Review №6

The name says it all. Nothing but beer as far as the eye can see. Amazing selection, return for empties, its pretty much a one-stop shop.

Ja
Review №7

Barry universe every beer that you could think of they have they have refrigeration they have a beer cave where you can get your Brew all nice and cold they have other varieties they have soda they have a smokes and other unique smoking material I would highly recommend this beverage center its on Central Ave near Cornwell appliances and Mobile gas station and by county center and northway Mall and the northway it would be exit Wolf road exit on route 5 I give them 50 Stars

Dy
Review №8

Wide variety of beer and many other alcoholic beverages. Clean and organized aisles. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff

Ri
Review №9

A big store that seems to always have our favorite German beers in stock.

ch
Review №10

Before you purchase anything from this place. Make sure you check the expiration date. And dont get waste money on products that are year passed their expiration date. They dont seem too keen on checking or inspecting their inventory. Wont be shopping there again!

Jo
Review №11

Really nice collection!!really quick costumer service!!guy help me to carry beer to my car love to go there

Er
Review №12

Came because the sign by road says 6 cent redemption. Complete lie as its only 5. They claim they are in the process of having it changed but previous reviews from months ago prove they have no intention to do that. Will be going back to my regular place.

Ch
Review №13

Its faster service .... Without the hassle... They just need better customer service s...😏😌

Ms
Review №14

I brought in 10 full bags of cans and bottles, they refused to count it and lowballed me on how many it could be. They also changed from six cents to five cents. DO NOT GO HERE THEY WILL CHEAT YOU. There is a place across the river in Rensselaer. You will get treated way better

ki
Review №15

The sign lies about what they pay on bottle return and employee is rude and hard to deal with

Ma
Review №16

This place is insane. They have EVERY kind of beer you can imagine. Its huge inside and its also a smoke shop. Cheapest tobacco prices in the capital district by far. Staff is very friendly. If you like beer, you have to check this place out. Its impressive. They also have a huge selection of smoking accessories, some very nice glass pieces. I highly recommend this place.

Co
Review №17

Cool place, but the can and bottle return process is a disaster.

de
Review №18

Its more expensive than other packages stores. It is also very run down, plus quite dirty looking!

Je
Review №19

This is an interesting place. There is a head shop in there with wide selection of smoking devices. Good selection of craft beers and all your favorite popular malt beverages. Its painted bright orange on Central Avenue, you cant miss it!

Bo
Review №20

Doesnt look like much outside, but has a nice selection of beers, and a ton in coolers, so you can grab and go.

Ma
Review №21

Selection is big, but so many old IPAs it was hard to find any less than 3 months old. The floor was covered in water because of leaking coolers. Generally, not the cleanest place although it could be worse. I was there for 15-20 minutes and no one asked if I needed help. Lots of easy fixes, they just need to have the ambition to do it.

De
Review №22

Huge selection of craft beer. One of the largest Ive seen. Clean and organized. Prices were higher than Ive seen elsewhere, but when you have that kind of inventory you need to charge more. No employee help when I was there, but I dont need any.

Do
Review №23

The employees need to speak better English and talk louder

Th
Review №24

Awesome place, great guy behind the counter too

Kr
Review №25

Very nice owners. You get 6 cents per bottle return too! Just make sure you count them first!

KM
Review №26

Best beer store! Good prices! Neat and organized! Customer friendly! Good management.

Ut
Review №27

Its huge!!!! They totally know what theyre doing and theyre very friendly. Cant believe all the German beer they have even from the town Bamberg. What????Love going there and study all the different bottles.

Ji
Review №28

Unbelievable selection of cold and room temp global brews at competitive prices. Friendly and personal staff. A great find thats easily accessible.

Jo
Review №29

Best place to take your recycled materials,very friendly and helpful, and a thousand beers. Give them some love and support local.

Mi
Review №30

The beer selection is excellent. They also have a large selection of chilled beers. However, the place is kind of a mess and half of it caters to pot smokers. Ill still give them 4 stars for the beer part though.

De
Review №31

They use to pay .06 per bottle. Now after the quarantine its .05

Mi
Review №32

Good price, easy to find products. Great selection of cold products both alcohol and non alcoholic.

Jo
Review №33

Very good selection, if youre looking for something specific, this is the place to go

Ma
Review №34

Comprehensive selection, helpful staff, plus returns center.

Je
Review №35

They have all the beer I cant find anywhere else. 10.2 abv or die!

Co
Review №36

Great service

Ta
Review №37

The smell of the attached recycle center was awful. Selection was great, but couldnt take much time to look because of the smell.

J.
Review №38

Good place to buy weed, pipes, and bongs.

Ha
Review №39

Great for bottle return and a nice variety of beverages

jo
Review №40

Friendly staff and a wide range of beer to choose from.

Du
Review №41

A decent selection of craft beer, but the beers are not in any particular order (beers by the same brewery are not necessarily adjacent).

Ga
Review №42

Great selection. The prices seem a bit high for some things but overall its a good place to find some craft beers.

Br
Review №43

With my mouth words I hereby decree, that this place is a good, friendly place.

Ch
Review №44

Terrific store. Impeccably clean, well staffed, and an amazing selection of cider.

Ja
Review №45

Broad selection of beverages, tobacco products and accessories for both. The store is vast.

Ro
Review №46

Great selection, friendly staff, good prices

Gr
Review №47

Great selection of beer, tobacco and pipes. friendly staff helpfully staff too.

Mi
Review №48

This place is huge and has an awesome selection and they carry a really good variety of tobacco products

Er
Review №49

Bottle redemption quick and 6 cents per.

Ad
Review №50

Best section of beer around! If youre looking for it they likely have it or can get it

Ja
Review №51

They honor advertised prices. Olivers is good, but so is beer universe, so go here as well.

Pa
Review №52

Return bottles here, they pay you six cents per return. Save time and count them ahead of time.

Ir
Review №53

Beyond health department inspection to addition personal experience with using debit card and cash for purchase. Casher was with lack of comprehension of using own equipment what cost me 35.00 charge from bank.

Jo
Review №54

Great place.... everything you need... friendly people.

Ti
Review №55

Super neat and organized. Didnt enjoy bring harassed by the cashier that I wasnt of age to purchase alcohol because my birthday was May 13th which was over a month ago and was born in 95 just making me 21

Jo
Review №56

Excellent selection and give you 6 cents on every deposit!

SL
Review №57

The employees at Northern Drive store in north Troy are HORRIBLE! Their bottle return employees dont know how to count. I have never gone into that store and left without having an issue. If you return bottles there, they will rip you off.

Ja
Review №58

A bit pricey, but fantastic selection.

Sm
Review №59

Huge variety of beer very clean and well put together

E
Review №60

Wood tip jazz cigars for 89 cents

Al
Review №61

Best selection and prices

La
Review №62

Give 6 cents per bottle for returns. Good variety.

Da
Review №63

Excellent selection of beer

Mi
Review №64

Great place to drink deer

Ju
Review №65

Great beer selection from local New York beers 🍻 to east coast, CO, MD, VT, Cali, Europe... & many more 👍👍

Ro
Review №66

Not a huge beer selection. Could be cleaner inside.

Pe
Review №67

Excelent! If you like beer, that is the place!

Mi
Review №68

I wanted something unusual and this place came through. The staff was very helpful.

Ja
Review №69

Staff didnt know their own selection

Mi
Review №70

Better prices at Walmart

Is
Review №71

Good selection but extremely overpriced!

Sc
Review №72

Great selection, organization of the beer is bit odd

Jo
Review №73

You can buy beer return bottles and get cigars here

La
Review №74

Pretty large selection of beers, but not well organized. And there doesnt seem to be anyone working there that knows anything about craft beer.

Je
Review №75

Guy is rude, overpriced and the store smells so bad I wanted to vomit.

Li
Review №76

I just used the Redemption Center. But if youre a drinker theres plenty to choose from.

ro
Review №77

I like this place alot...beer tobacco hookah glass blown pipes soda snacks bluntvilles also 6 cents for bottle returns

Ro
Review №78

Beer, and redemption all in one place.

Ka
Review №79

Insane selection of beer. If you cant find it here you cant find it.

Ma
Review №80

Fantastic selection of beer

ye
Review №81

They screw u on your returns!!COUNT THEM BEFORE YOU BRING THEM!!!

Ru
Review №82

Only place that has the alcohol that Im looking for.

Aa
Review №83

Great selection of drinks, although it can be a little pricier than other places.

Al
Review №84

Wide selection, 6 cent per bottle or can for bottle redemption.

Sh
Review №85

Biggest variety of beer in the capital district!

Jo
Review №86

Staff are not friendly at all. I came in with returns and the guy argued with me on how many I had but didnt want to count them either. Shady place for sure I wont be going back

De
Review №87

6 cent redemption, all the beer in the world!

Ni
Review №88

Dont honor advertised prices. Avoid and go to Olivers brew crew instead

La
Review №89

Such a huge selection!!

Vi
Review №90

Beer, what more can be said.

wh
Review №91

Great selection

Ya
Review №92

Big location

Je
Review №93

Crazy awesome

Je
Review №94

So much beer

Ma
Review №95

Lots of alcohol

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3.9 Rating
  • Address:1400 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12205, United States
  • Site:http://beeruniversestore.com/
  • Phone:+1 518-482-2337
Categories
  • Beer store
Working hours
  • Monday:9AM–9PM
  • Tuesday:9AM–9PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–7PM
  • Thursday:9AM–9PM
  • Friday:9AM–9PM
  • Saturday:9AM–9PM
  • Sunday:9AM–9PM
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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