Monday 22nd of February 2010 09:49:26 AM

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This outpost of Lundeen's seemed to be the best beer store in the Dekalb area. It was a large freestanding building with metal siding, nothing too appealing until I saw Southern Tier and Abita neons in the window.

Once inside, the lady at the counter was welcoming, and asked if I was looking for anything in particular. "Just the beer selection", I said, and she replied "i'll check back with you in about an hour" haha!

She was right, there was a sizeable collection of beers here. Almost 10 varieties of 3 Floyds including Dreadnaught, Moloko, Blackheart, Behemoth, and others not easily found in the area. About the same number of Founders beers too, including Breakfast Stout and Double Trouble. Plenty of imports, about 20 Belgians, 20 UK beers, and 20+ Germans. Craft seemed to be the focus with bombers from Green Flash, Moylans, Goose Island, Southern Tier, Anchor, Lost Abbey, and others. In the coolers there were several doors of sixers, and 2 doors of bombers/import singles. There was a small area showcasing winter/holiday beers (Feullien, Winter Skål) at the start of the beer aisle. Most all the beers I looked at were within the freshness dates. I left with a bottle of Victory Wild Devil and Moosbacher Kellerbier.

Checkout was quick and friendly. Again, this was the best beer selection in the area.