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Beer Universe

Beer Universe

Bars & Breweries in Albany

4.5 428 Google reviews

+1 518 482 23 371400 Central Ave, Albany, New York 12205

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1400 Central Ave, Albany, New York 12205

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About

The flagship Beer Universe is your ultimate one-stop beer store in Albany and the official hub for shipping throughout New York State. We stock an unparalleled selection of beverages from over 35 states and 30 countries, including top craft beers, ciders, IPAs, stouts, hard seltzers, mead, and kegs with bulk ice (20 lb to 50 lb bags of ice). Explore specialty varieties like sour beer, hazy IPAs, gluten-free beer, non-alcoholic beer, and hard kombucha. Enjoy fast 1-hour beer delivery and convenient local pickup, or take advantage of our statewide shipping! Don't miss our full-service smoke shop with a cedar-lined walk-in humidor for premium cigars, and our Unlimited Redemption center for redeeming all your NYS 5₵ bottle and can deposits.

Amenities

From the business

  • Identifies as women-owned

Service options

  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • In-store pickup
  • In-store shopping
  • Onsite services

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Crowd

  • LGBTQ+ friendly

Planning

  • Quick visit

Payments

  • Checks
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Hours

Monday
9 AM to 9 PM
Tuesday
9 AM to 9 PM
Wednesday
9 AM to 9 PM
Thursday
9 AM to 9 PM
Friday
9 AM to 9 PM
Saturday
9 AM to 9 PM
Sunday
9 AM to 9 PM

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