Friday 4th of April 2008 11:09:03 PM

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The storefront is sort of hidden, as it isn't visible from the main part of the shopping center. The store is almost as big as an Office Depot, with many tall and deep aisles. The wine selection in this store is enourmous, with a half aisle devoted to beer singles, and another aisle devoted to six packs. In the middle of the aisle are some cases. None of it is refrigerated, and I didn't look around the whole store to see if there was anything refrigerated.

The selection is pretty good, or at least as good as anything else I have seen in the area. Everything from locals to Belgian and Germans are available. It seems like if it's available in VA, they have it. Unfortunately, there is lower turnover so you risk picking up a stale or light-struck beer.

The prices seemed reasonable, although all beer seems slightly too expensive these days. I didnt' see anyone roaming the floor offering help. They may have been over in the other areas of the store helping wine shoppers. I would be surprised if there was anyone in the store that knew a modest amount of information about the beer they carry.

Without driving too far this is probably as good of a selection there is in Chantilly, or even western Fairfax. My main gripe with the store is no refrigeration. It's a bright store, but there isn't much there can be done about that as most people don't like to shop in dark/dim light.