Monday 3rd of May 2010 09:27:52 AM

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This was a random stop today on a trip down I-55. The store looked as if it was an old grocery store in a former life, with lots of space and high warehouse ceilings. I was greeted by the lone visible employee upon entering, though no one was on the floor. Beer was in the back, far away from any sunlight, under a row of hanging beer signs and mirrors. The store was clean and well lit, with homey touches like wood trim and wooden handles on the cooler doors.

Noticed a Goose Island rack first, with gems like 09 Juliet and Sofie. Another rack next to it had Belgians singles, a couple Cantillon 375s and other obscurities like Noire Dottinges and Erpe'Mere. Spotted some obscure UK ales here from Cotleigh, and noted the generally deep selection here. Craft was spread out across a few shelving areas, noticed staples from FFF (5 including Dreadnaught & Behemoth), Founders (5), Two Bros, Dark Horse, and others. Craft & Imports were well represented in the coolers.

Not a bad stop in an area where there isn't much immediately nearby... Binnys is in Willowbrook, and Angel's in La Grange, but if you're in Countryside, Mainstreet is the place to go.

Sunday 25th of May 2008 09:53:45 PM

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Very large wine selection when you walk in the place - beer's in the back. Very good selection, both import and domestic craft brew (plus your standard macro selection). Stock seems to move pretty quick here - I've never seen something that looks like it has sat on a shelf for 10 months - and the craft selection is very good: Victory, Anchor, Great Lakes, Avery, Boulder Brewing, Capital, Three Floyds, Two Brothers, etc. Also a good selection of your standard Belgians (Trappist and otherwise), and a very nice selection of English ales in the cooler. The place looks nice, is very clean, and the staff are friendly. Best bet for picking up some good beer in the near Southwest 'burbs.