At Hop Fest (see article on this site), a local retailer had placed fliers around the tables, advertising their microbrew beer selection. I'm hoping to get there this weekend, but I wanted to post here for everyone's benefit. If you've been there, let me know what you think of the place. Thanks!
ARNIE'S PRODUCE & KRAIG'S KEGS BEVERAGES
ROUTE 5
SHERRILL, NY 13461
Phone: (315) 363-5680
They claim the largest microbrew selection in the area (in greater Oneida, that's not a tremendously boastful claim), including (among many others): Ommegang (Cooperstown), High Falls (Rochester), Bear Republic, Hop Back, Magic Hat, Flying Dog, North Coast, Ithata, Middle Ages (Syracuse), Dogfish Head, Speakeasy, Young's, Stone, Landmark (Syracuse), Wagner Valley (Lodi/Finger Lakes), Great Divide, Samuel Smith's, Smuttynose, Otter Creek, and Unibroue. They also have kegs, steins, party needs, home draught systems, and more. Sounds pretty cool, I'll be checking it out.
Update, 10/3/2005: I went to Kraig's Kegs last weekend and I can confirm that they have a GREAT selection of unusual beer and gift items, plus they have produce, snacks, and some really amazing cheeses, some from Yancey's Fancy in western NY (such as Peppadew cheese and habanero/jalapeno cheese) and some from another producer of excellent cheddar - aged 5 years. Mmmmm.... I wound up with Satan (a Belgian beer, not the prince of darkness himself) as well as some great beers from Cooperstown, Allagash, Samuel Smith's, Stone (imperial Russian stout), and many more. It's worth the trip!
Posted by jimj at October 3, 2005 12:35 PM | TrackBack