![]() But then you notice the massive walk-in humidor in the back of the shop. Coming in the front door, it looks like a standard beer and cigarette stop, the kind of place I normally wouldn't ever think about just hanging around. Phil has done a great job with The Smokestack. Go north, west, or east, in any direction and you'll quickly encounter a superior selection. Other then the rogue bombers, I can find everything here in Tupelo though, so I am not too sure if I will drive up there without checking what they have in stock first.Įdit: Went back many times since then and they always have some nice surprises, where else in MS would one find Hobgoblin, Rogue's yellow snow or 4 different kinds of Lindemans? Apr 18, 2009įirst thing's first: As a result of a sad twist of lingering prohibition era legislation and mournable distribution, Mississippi has the worst beer selection in the country. ![]() ![]() The service was a bit off when we went, it might have been because of the extremely loud woman in there that took every one's attention but all in all a great little shop. Also grabbed a pack of monthy python ale, as a novelty though, the swill inside is not worth the quest. The selection was pretty good though, many rogue bombers (amazing), some samuel smith and what really surprised me was the Lindemans lambics. Nothing like I expected after hearing their radio adds. Lots of people from the neighbouring store sitting around, kind of a shabby building. This is not the kind of place I'd usually stop by if I hadn't heard about it first. I went 4/11, didn't really plan to go, just got bored and read a review for Rogue's hazelnut brown and they seemed to have it. I have to start off like most others who reviewed this place, MS sucks for beer, so don't expect too much off the wall beers. I've already joined! I will be back to West Point when my beer urges hit.which is often! Thank you, Smokestack! Aug 12, 2009 He also put me onto, the site for the group trying to repeal Beer Prohibition in MS. The guy behind the counter was very knowledgeable it seemed and made some great suggestions. I can't believe I've been missing the chance to purchase these beers for so long! They have quite a selection of Rogue bombers (of which I purchased several) and several other "legal" brews that I don't see much in other stores in this area. Living in Columbus I hadn't even heard of the place till I joined and searched places in Mississippi. And one of the best places we have is the Smokestack in West Point. Having said that, us beer lovers in Mississippi do the best we can with what we have. Since Alabama recently Freed the Hops that leaves Mississippi as the only state in the nation that doesn't allow high gravity beer. Living and working in Mississippi is not a garden spot for a true beer lover. Visited The Smokestack for the first time today, finally. Please note that I write this review in comparison to other beer stores I have visited across the nation. Come on out and see what the guys who used to make runs out of state to get real beer have to offer! They currently have four taps for filling growlers (soon to be six), a growing selection of Belgian Ales, everything from our lone local brewery (Lazy Magnolia) and, as far as I can tell, every Rogue that is being brewed.Īll in all, the best selection of beer I've seen in Mississippi and well worth the drive from Columbus or Starkville. I've made the trip over from Columbus twice now in two weeks, and I know I'll be back on a weekly basis for the foreseeable future.īoth times I've been in there I've been immediately asked what kind of beer I'm in the mood for and suggestions have been made, both by Phil, the owner and by various staff members. There are none in Columbus, a couple in Starkville that are trying to stock some better beer, and then there's the Smoke Stack, in West Point. Since Mississippi finally repealed its arcane beer laws, I started looking around for a good beer store.
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