Super Saver (formerly Circle Liquor)

July 10, 2008
Circle liquors was where I was able to sample the beers I read about in Michael Jackson’s books. Being local, I went there religiously for many years upon turning 21, many years before there was any place comparable within many miles. Then the selection declined and the prices, which were always a little higher than anywhere else became ridiculous, with nothing worth drinking priced less than $10 a six. I stopped going for the remaining years it was Circle. I’ve been back 3 times since Circle became Super Saver, and each time the selection and prices have improved. It is my beer heaven again! I hope it stays that way, I get so sick of the lack of imports at most stores. I hope it stays that way.

July 9, 2008
dmac... I disagree with the service rating... When you ask for help, you get it! It’s not a restaurant where you are paying for service, and I have never experienced service with beer selection. However, you must ask. They do know their products, unlike the competitive Shop Rite, almost right next store. If you know beer well enough to post on this site, you should recognize a great shoppe when you find as opposed to punishing for it’s shortcomings. For the prices you pay, it is more than fair, even under market... Way to go Reddy, another phenomenal purchase!!!

July 5, 2008
Stopped here with willblake after a Triumph run. A large beer section with most selections available cold. I saw a few beers here that I have never seen in NJ before, Struiselensis, Triple Exultation, Atlantic Brewing S.O.B. to name a few of the ones I picked up. Fantastic sinlges section but be warned you WILL pay more for singles. As for service there was none. We must have been in there beer section ten to fifteen minutes with no one asking if we needed any help. When it came time to check out some tool bag asked what wine goes with lamb, now let me point out it’s the 4th of July, grab a beer and a burger pretentious douche. Well both kiss ass clerks run to help him figure out what shiraz or what the fuck to pair with his meat and actually needed to call in a third clerk for assistance. Excuse me dicks I would like to pay for this beer please or should I just walk out with it. Well go for the beer but don’t expect anything from the service.

April 13, 2008 [ Updated August 16, 2008 ]
Wow! This place is like a candy store for beergeeks. They carry Stone, DFH, Fantome, Boon, ect. Many vintage brews on the shelf. If you can get to this store, make the trip. Awesome selection and reasonable prices.

March 10, 2008
This is the place to go if you want a great selection, a knowledgeable staff, and a fair price. The best singles selection I’ve seen anywhere. They’re friendly, honest, and while I’ve had a chilly response once or twice to inquiries about particular beers they did not have on hand, the service, generally speaking is phenomenal. Go out of your way.

November 30, 2007
A decent selection from Supersaver Somerville. Though the supply seems to be dwindling by the day. Every day craft beers, and still some decent vintages, though nothing terribly rare. Had great service the first time, unfortunately I seem to have met the beer nazi this afternoon. Other employees, the two previous times I was there, allowed 2 bottles per person, and today 1, because he didn’t have many left. Eh, was a decent stop on the way to PA, but I don’t see myself going back any longer.

November 10, 2007
I was working in this area, so I decided to check it out. I was so impressed by the selection here...unbelievable. This place is right up there with Oaktree in South Plainfield IMO. They have an enormous singles collection with all of the big Belgians (including a Westy 8). They have several rare beers on display. This place is worth the trip.

February 2, 2007 [ Updated February 11, 2007 ]
Found this place by accident and have since dropped by a couple of times. Located on a somewhat annoying traffic circle, this place is not too far from I-95 in NJ, just a few exits from the PA border. Interesting look inside, wide rows with very little beer stacked all around, but a nice amount of cooler space dedicated to beer. They have lots of singles that are decently priced, although very little in the way of "amazing finds". Decent selection of Belgians and special edition brews. This place can’t come close to some of the better stores further north, but if you are in the area or coming from PA its worth a stop.

December 30, 2006
Great place. I have a buddy that lives down the street from this place. They have like 800 different beers in stock. They have everything from obscure micros to Ballantine longnecks. Can’t beat that.

November 28, 2006
Found this great store on this ratebeer page when planning to travel cross-continent to attend a reunion which would include a beer tasting. Took the group and we were impressed. ALL the beer - singles to cases - displayed in glass-front coolers. We selected beers for the tasting from our home areas all accross the country, and beers from our world-wide travels. They presented well at the tasting. Not a wiff of skunk in the whole bunch! Great selection of German dorf brews! Even greater selection of good American craft beers. Many craft beers brewed in the Northeast U.S.A. are available in multiple package sizes multiple bottle sizes, singles, 4 or 6 packs and cases too. Maybe there is a better store somewhere, but if you are stuck in NE PA with its stupid liquor laws, this is THE place to find singles for tasting.