Profile: Beer World (Sunnyside)

We decided it was time to shed some light on some of our favorite beer-providing locales. Whether it be a store, bar, or a beer-raining fountain, they have provided a plethora of ales, lagers, and stouts. Armed with these suppliers, we have been been able to continue our journey through rain, snow, wind, and cold.

The best place to start is the beginning, so let's talk about our local favorite: Beer World. Located in Sunnyside, Queens, this magical corner shop is part of a Russian Supermarket located on Queens Boulevard just off the 40th and Lowery Street stop on the 7 train. It's labeled well, but can look a little put-offish from the outside. Don't be dissuaded, go inside. The grocery store is a grocery store, but the Beer World section is a force to be reckoned with. Those shelves house some of the strangest beers from the furthest locations you can think of, and there is a never ending supply of single bottles that you just can't find anywhere else. You might be tempted to say, "Well, that doesn't look like that many choices". I would say to you, "But no, yon skeptical reader. See those bottles? Each one is a different brew." Needless to say they don't keep a large stock of any beer (save those that come in 30s), but the endless choices and reasonable prices make it a worthwhile location.

We're not in the business of rating bars or stores, so we'll keep the profiles to our favorite places. Though I may consider rating one of the aforementioned fountains...