Broudy’s Liquors - Orange Park

May 30, 2007
Well, this may be my new local, or I just might drive a little further than I’d like to get beer. The selection wasn’t terrible, but not really great, just the best in the area. But the beer geek stuff (and theres some good stuff here) just doesn’t move, and much of it was old, some of the stuff I brought home was oxidized. I’ll stop here when I’m desperate and don’t feel like driving to Total Wines or the beach location.

December 26, 2006
I grew up in the area and now live in ATL but visit Broudy’s every time I go home to visit. The selection is awesome for the area but is average by ATL standards. It’s one of the few places around that you can buy something other than BudMilloors. Staff is friendly and quick to ask if you need any assistance but most are not knowledgable about the beer except for Beau, the manager. Prices are very high for what I am used to so I only buy what I plan to drink while visiting familiy. Occassionally I will pick up something that I cannot get in ATL (which isn’t much) to take home for friends. They have a "clearance" shelf with beer they want to get rid of but they don’t mark the price down at all. Doesn’t quite make sense... Go here to buy your beer if you are in the area but don’t go too far out of your way for it. I hear the beach location has a better selection but I haven’t been there yet.

February 2, 2006
Mixed feelings about this particular Broudy’s. Since this one is closest to home it is my regular stop. Considering we’re talking about the state of FL, the selection is fairly strong, but predominantly domestics. You’ll find most of the Avery’s, along with some Great Divide, Tommy Knocker, Rogue, Dogfish, North Coast, Flying Dog, Lost Coast. (The Broudy’s in Jax Beach has a much more extensive selection of Belgians). Prices tend to run a bit on the high side (i.e. $11.99 4 pk. North Coast Old Stock; $9.99 Avery sixers; $9.99 Dogfish 60 Minute). Beau the manager does a pretty good job getting new stuff in, but since the demand here for craft beer is so low he often seems indifferent about any requests or questions. Another plus about the Jax Beach store is that they will sell all their beers as singles, whereas this location has signs under all the better beers - "six packs only, no singles." What’s that all about?