You can buy multi-packs or mix your singles into a 6-pack for $10.49 a six. They also keep a reasonable supply of New England micros. There is a good selection of imports including some I don't regularly see in other New Hampshire stores. Not only do they sell just about every label available in New Hampshire, which unfortunately has state regulations that restrict the quantity of products, but they are branching out to sell brewing supplies. This place has been bought out by new managers and renamed "BARB'S BEER EMPORIUM," and I'll tell you, the change is for the better. For the reasons that I mention above, though, I find myself shopping here less and less. Nothing is individually price marked, and while they do offer price sheets near the coolers, they are often out-of-date and not in sync with what is currently being sold.Īll in all, Barb's is a solid choice if you're making a quick stop to pick up some craft brew in Concord and don't mind spending the extra money. Their higher-end offerings are consistently priced a few, if not several dollars higher than similar regional establishments. Understanding that it's the best beer store in town, they are simply too high for me to visit as often as I otherwise might. The biggest complaint that I have, though, are the prices. Several times, I've been too rushed or absent-minded to check the date on what I'm purchasing, only to get home and realize that the Smuttynose IPA, Dogfish Head 90 minute, or Oaked Arrogant Bastard that I just purchased "expired" a few months ago. They also offer a limited wine selection, including locals such as Jewell Towne, and various snack items and soda.įreshness can be an issue here.
Management is receptive to requests for additional offerings, provided that the desired product is available in NH. They offer mix-a-six packs on all non-premium offerings, and pretty much everything can be purchased as a single bottle (including premiums). They hold rather consistent weekly tastings with some of the better breweries that they carry.įor being in New Hampshire, Barb's does well with selection and offers *almost* everything that you would want a craft beer store in NH to carry. Service is certainly above average, as the staff always greets you with a smile and will gladly answer any questions that you have. Vibe: 3.5 | quality: 3.5 | service: 3.5 | selection: 3īarb's is pretty much the go-to craft beer store in Concord. Personally, I just go the extra 10 minutes down to Bert's Better Beers in Hooksett. If you want a bargain, there are better places. If you want good selection and don't care to much about price, this place is a must stop in Concord. Overall I consider it one of the best 1-stop shops in NH. I don't like having to take things to the register to inquire about pricing and as stated below, the few price sheets they have posted are well outdated.Īs for selection, it's definitely one of the best in NH. The place is kept clean and organized, except for pricing. The staff can be hit or miss, some of the employees are very knowledgeable while others clearly just work there because it pays the bills. Prices for regular 4-6 packs, bombers, and high end imports tend to be a little pricey when compared to some of the other NH stores.
Freshness can be a little bit of a concern, but isn't out of the ordinary compared to any other NH establishments. Most singles are $2-$3.5 and you get a 10% discount for mix-6 packs. Prices are reasonable enough, with the focus being on the mix-6 packs. Vibe: 2.5 | quality: 3.25 | service: 3 | selection: 4.25īarb's Beer Emporium is clearly the place to go if you are in the Concord Area. There are lots of other good places to get beer in New Hampshire. But refusing to own up and abusing your customers is not to be tolerated. That's what they get paid for!Ī mistake is a mistake, even if it spoils part of a wedding. When we returned to the store, in the middle of the wedding weekend, to try and get the problem remedied, the owner was abusive (literally shouting over the phone at us) and, rather than apologizing, blamed the problem on the distributor and nearly refused to give us the correct tap so that our guests could enjoy the rest of the wedding.īut, of course, the *entire* reason that you get a keg from a store like this is so that it takes the responsibility of being the middleman between you and the distributor.
They gave us the wrong tap for the keg, which meant that we were unable to use the keg for half of the wedding. We tried to order kegs of beer for a wedding at Barb's beer. Vibe: 2 | quality: 1 | service: 1 | selection: 3
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