Sam the Beer Man, Binghamton, New York
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Sam the Beer Man
Rating N/A - too few ratings
Type: Beer Store

1164 Upper Front Street
Binghamton, New York United States 13905 [ print map ]
(607) 724-5225


Hours: M-S 9am-9pm Sunday Noon-3pm


Taps: 5
Bottles: 200



WiFi
Children
Patio
Seasonals
Real Ales
Proper Glassware
Beer To Go/Growlers
BYO 6-Pack/Singles
Available At This Location (arranged by most recent)
Middle Ages Swallow Wit 29, Middle Ages ImPaled Ale 76, Middle Ages Apricot Ale 32
More Beers Available Here



8 reviews for Sam the Beer Man
 Ambiance 62%
 Service 66%
 Selection 70%
 Food N/A 
 Value 24%
 Overall 74%
 Rating N/A



dagimp (7), Philly, Pennsylvania
does not count - explanation
  74   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
3/55/1013/15N/A 9/1016/20

March 11, 2009
Just off of 81 on Upper Front Street in Binghamton, NY. They have an excellent bottle and 6 pack selection. Locals, micros and internationals. No single 12oz though, only bombers. The place is tightly packed and a little hard to move around in. Prices are excellent! I don’t think you could find cheaper bottles or sixes at a grocery store. Clientelle is very varied. Students, beer geeks and townies. The guy buying Lord Chesterfield behind be stated, after seeing my purchase "You spent $54 dollars on a case of beer. You must got an expensive palate." It was actually 4 sixes and a four pack of Dogfish Palo Santo (for $14) but that should give you an idea of who shops there, the $54/case guy and the guy in the NASCAR hat.

mike5203 (5), Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
does not count - explanation
  88   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
4/510/1012/15N/A 8/1018/20

August 22, 2008
I love this place, I also love the NY laws that allow you to purchase a bottle, 6-pack or case in the same place. Prices are great compared to PA and there is an excellent selection.

Prostman (1), Pennsylvania
does not count - explanation
  86   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
5/510/1010/15N/AN/A18/20

January 23, 2008
This is a good place that I frequent. They have a good selection of beers not available in my part of PA and is close enough for a day trip with a few buddies to pass the time. Recommended if you are in the Binghamton area!

LaMichael (599), Colorado
  62   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
2/56/1010/15N/AN/A13/20

July 24, 2007
Decent store. No 12oz singles and they won’t break 6-packs, but they have bombers of Middle Ages, Southern Tier, Smuttynose and others that I can’t find in DC/MD/PA. Worth a visit for the regional craft beer, though they do have some Belgians.

AskForJenny (19), Ontario, New York
  74   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
4/58/1010/15N/AN/A15/20

May 27, 2007 [ Updated April 22, 2009 ]
Stockpiles of beer everywhere. Eclectic collection: walked out with two Belgian specialties and case of PBR tall boys for Memorial Day. Good value.

zebracakes (17), Washington DC
  70   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
3/56/1011/15N/AN/A15/20

February 19, 2007
I too disagree with the first rating (Sammy), and agree with JFURYCAT. The prices here are not bad, and they have a moderate to decent selection. Plus, they are probably the only real bottle shop in the area for miles----my guess is the next best places would be in Ithaca or Syracuse.

JFURYCAT (34), East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
  70   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
3/55/1012/15N/AN/A15/20

September 2, 2006
I disagree with the rating below. I bought several single bottles here including Rochefort for $5, Avery Maharaja for $6 and they had singles of Thomas Hardy’s 2004 available among the other beers. There was a selection of Belgian singles. Singles of Yeti were available. There was a variety of Bear Repubic bombers. I got a 12 pack sampler of Great Divide. They seem to like Middle Age brewing. They had Stone RIS a few month ago. In the back they have micros on tap and you can get growlers of beers like Arrogant Bastard, Rogue offerings and Victory offerings. The issue is you have to look because the staff are friendly but not beer geek librarian types who jump in to help direct unless you have the time to chat with them. They love beer and are good at matching your tastes but are more down to earth. The macros are here but the micros are noticeable. The prices rock!!!

Sammy (273), Toronto, Ontario
  36   Ambiance  Service  Selection  Food  Value  Overall 
1/53/106/15N/AN/A8/20

August 29, 2006
This place was on the way down the 81. There are often good places listed in beerfly one wouldn’t othrewise know about, I don’t think this is it. Six packs only, a lmited selection of micro product line. A rough and tumble place, almost like trying to shop for beer in a gas station. Prices were fine for New York State. Just off the highway on exit 30. More of a "what do you want" and load it into your van type of place.Decent selction of Middle Ages 750s, a decent Belgium selection.

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