In Reply To #3 I didn't review the place yet, it was a beverage store in Latham, NY (I think it was Latham, but I know I was in the Albany area). About 80 percent of the store was beer though. I don't think it was anything special, just better than most, if not all the places I've been to around here. I make the trip to Upstate NY all the time. Do you have anything you'd recommend? I think I'll be going back in 3 weeks or a month and want to compile another list of good beers to look for.

In Reply To #1 Son of a bitch! I was in upstate NY this weekend. We could have hooked up. On friday, I went to The Albany Pump Station for a few pints, then I hit up Oliver's beverage in Albany and Eddy's Beverage in Saratoga. If you ever get back, try and find Oliver's, they are the best beer store in the area.

In Reply To #6 Also, if your in Albany after 4 o'clock go to Mahar's on Washington St. (I think). Mahar's is one of the best beer bars I've been in.

In Reply To #6 Holy shit! I've been to the Albany Pump Station - it's about 10 minutes from where I go to visit up there. Was in Saratoga this weekend too! Stopped by the race tracks for a little bit, then shot up to Lake George. I'll have to check out this Oliver's! I did go to Latham Beverage, which was pretty good. Damn, wish I knew you were going to be there. What brought you to NY from CA?

In Reply To #8 I grew up in Amsterdam, NY. I was home to visit my family. Latham beverage is an alright place. Definately hit Oliver's, they have the best selection in the area. Also Glenville Beverage is pretty good.

In Reply To #9 Interesting. Small world I guess. Do you know where exactly in Albany, Oliver's is?

In Reply To #10 It's on Colvin avenue, just off of Central Ave. It's accross the street from Armory Garage.

In Reply To #11 Thanks!

In Reply To #10 I live just outside Albany and Olivers is the place to get Beer. Westmere Beverage down on Rt 20 near Crossgates mall is also very nice. Mahars is nice (Been tossed out for an altercation with their asshole bouncer). Holmes and Watson in Troy is a cool Pub, but it's been a long time since I was there. mmmmmmmm Beer

In Reply To #13 Thanks for the recommendations! Always seem to go to Crossgates Mall when I'm in that area too. Nice theatre! Is one of those beverage places in Troy right off of Rte 7? I think I remember something right before I get onto... what is is... 787?