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Big T Nov 30, 2007 11:54 AM

Good beer stores in NW DC?

I'm looking for a store to buy some good beer, preferably Belgians (Chimay, Delerium, Westmalle, Rochefort, etc). I know about Brickskellar and go there from time to time, but I'm talking about a place where I can buy bottles and take them home. Calvert Woodley (on Conn Av near Van Ness) usually has a few, but really doesn't have that great of a selection, anyone else know of anything with a decent selection?

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    deangold Nov 30, 2007 02:29 PM

    Talk to Sal at Cleveland Park Wines & Spirits on COnnecticut in the 3400 block. Outstanding American Microbrew selection and a good Belgian. It changes a lot from week to week so its a lot of fun to shop there. Great spirits selection. Tony & Mike are good wine guys as well. This is a shop for drinkers more than collectors. They are always doing tastings.

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      katecm Nov 30, 2007 12:21 PM

      It's not a good place to go if you need a specific kind, because they come and go, but Rodman's can be fun to look around in. It's on Wisconsin, between Tenley and Friendship Heights.

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        CapraKaren Nov 30, 2007 12:20 PM

        Try Chevy Chase Wine and Spirits. It's on Connecticut Ave, just south of the Chevy Chase Circle.

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          potrzebie Nov 30, 2007 01:22 PM

          I second Chevy Chase Wine & Spirits. They've got a good selection of Belgians.

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          Elyssa Nov 30, 2007 12:06 PM

          While it's not an outstanding selection, I find they carry some decent Belgian (and other) beers at Sherry's in Woodley Park. Everyone that works there is very nice as well and I bet if you have a particular request they might be able to get it for you.

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