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. Kudos and keep bringing better beer to the Magnolia State. So, maybe not the best value, but the the service and selection more than made up for it. I walked out with 2 SA Chocolate Bocks, a sixer of NC Blue Star, and a sixer of NC Old 38 for $50.00. He even uses the BA Shelf Talkers on most of the craft imports that carries. He said that he was trying to work something out with Terrapin at present. I also inquired as to how he was able to get some of these beers that are offered no where else in the state- he contacts the brewery to request it and coordinates with his distributors. He asked what styles I preferred to drink and we had a nice conversation about MS beer laws and how archaic they are. The person that was working (the owner I presume) was very helpful and friendly. No where else in MS have I seen most of these beers. bombers and sixers, SA (including Pale Ale and Irish Red in sixers), Flying Dog Porter, Shipyard Stout and the coup de grais SA Chocolate Bock. I was startled to find North Coast (Blue Star, Scrimshaw, Old 38), an excellent selection of Rogue in 22 oz.

Upon entering, the store appears like any other beer store that I have been in throughout MS. Ecspecially one that offers beers not available elsewhere in the state (read larger metropolitan areas). West Point, MS is the last place on earth anyone should expect to find a beer haven.

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