March 4, 2009 [ Updated June 29, 2009 ]
Great selection of beers. If it is distributed to Michigan, they are likely to have it. Anette is also a Certified Cicerone and is VERY knowledgeable. I have yet to have a question she isn’t able to answer with ease. Prices are fair and they do have a build-your-own 6-pack option that they keep expanding. I never saw the place before the remodel, but it is definitely the best store I have found anywhere in the Detroit area for selection and some nice rarities also.

January 21, 2009
Stopped in today. Very large store mostly dedicated to beer and wine, some liquor, and some food. Beer takes up maybe a quarter of the store. Very large selection, probably on par with the best I’ve seen (in my limited experience), very spread out, which makes the selection look even bigger. Large local and national selection, along with solid imported selection. Maybe a little short on available singles, but it’s nice to have a big box of empty sixers and fours available to put them in, which has been a problem at other single-selling stores I’ve been to. Prices seem about right for the beers being sold. Friendly service, with employees who are willing and able to help with selections. Convenient public parking lot behind the store that’s free up to half an hour during the week.

January 5, 2009
Lots of beers. I was impressed when I walked in and saw all the rows dedicated to beer. Lots of local Micros and imports. My only beef is the limited # of singles you could buy. They had a bunch of MI beers I have not had before, but I didnt want to buy that many 6-packs!

October 22, 2008
Really like merchants... great selection and good help. Lots to choose from and fair prices as well. It is our go to bottle shop (and we go to alot!). Glad that beers have been placed alphabetically by brewer now. Makes searching for specific brews much easier. Keep up the good work!

May 27, 2008
Pretty solid place. Not as large a beer selection as their wine selection. However, decent service and moderate prices are worth while.

March 19, 2008 [ Updated July 28, 2008 ]
Ambiance: you can find pretty much any beer that is distributed to Michigan here. They have about 30 shelving units with craft brews from around the world such as Belgain Lambics, Vintage Ales, Special Releases, etc... Service: you’ll get very good service and advice here from Annette or the other workers. They always give me an honest answer when asking when or if they are getting certain beers. I have never tried to special order a specific beer, but I’m sure they would order a specific beer if they can get it. Selection: I have been to beer stores throughout Michigan and the Midwest and I have not found a place with a better selection. The only thing I wish they had more of would be a warm American craft beer section where you can build your own 6 packs. They have some reasonable prices on most of their beers. Some are a little more than I’ve seen elsewhere and most are the same price or a little less. Once in a while, you can find great deals here. In the last few months, I purchased 750s of Ch’ti Brune and Ambre for $2.99 each, and bottles of Rochefort 6 and Achel Brune and Blonde for $2.00 each. They also have a wonderful assortment of liquors, wines and specialty foods from around the world. Merchant’s is one of the finest beer (and specialy wine/liquor/food)stores in the Midwest, if not THE FINEST.

January 27, 2007
Out of Celebrator on my last visit, but I had to put in a mention for the fantastic mid-day, mid-week help! Didn’t catch her name. Very beer-knowledgeable with the addictive Aussie(?) accent.

December 20, 2006
This place was pretty damn sweet. Lots of michigan micros. Alongside a big belgian selection, lots of other imports. And really a nice selection of american micros as well. WWS to boot. The woman working the beer section really seemed to know her stuff, and was quite helpful. The amazing thing about this place is the wine selection though, my god.

July 30, 2006
Went here on a trip up to detroit for a concert. This place was insane. Their selection was great, i was able to get everything i wanted. I could have spend hundreds of dollars here if i had more cash to spend. Their selection of wine was ridiculous too. I spent a good twenties minutes cruising the wine aisles and could have spent hours. They had a small collection of cellared wines and ports which included a bottle selling for $1200!

February 27, 2006
This place has a lot of beer man, like 3 or 4 rows plus 3 or 4 fridges. Ha , great. Cheaper than Beer Depot, with seemingly more beer. You’ve got to buy 6 [packs of a lot of stuff, but there were styles and beers from places that I have never seen before. Good selection of Micros, MAcros, Belgians, whatever. Too bad no Stone! Ill be returning forthwith!