The Best of Brews

We were disappointed during our last two visits, and left without a purchase. In hindsight, with their being closed now, I understand their actions. I do not think the Dreamland is good for the city… It assuredly influenced their closing during construction.

They have a huge selection of exotic beer and the owner makes excellent recommendations. Check them out on one of the Duluth Fun Friday nights and you can enjoy it while listening to live music, having dinner on the lawn and watching a movie like I did ;o)

Best beer geek in the business ! Hope Duluth does not kick him out of the building anytime soon !

An excellent selection, knowledgeable (very friendly!) staff, and generous pours. I’m not a beer person, typically, but the atmosphere that the owners and regulars cultivate may well change that.

This is the best growler shop in metro Atlanta. The prices are excellent! The owner/​shop keeper is the very knowledgeable of the beers and he got an awesome personality. Always love to come here

Great place for microbrews in growlers. Owner walked us through the different beers and allowed us to taste the ones we were interested in purchasing. Signed up for their awards program and working toward a free growler. Parking can be a little tough.

Really awesome place.
The owner just loves to talk about beer, very fun place to hang out for a bit and end up leaving with a fantastic beer you’ve never tried before.
Fair prices, and I like that you can get the half sized growlers if you want.
Also, they have a couple non-​alcoholic beverages available too, like Abita Root Beer (the best root beer I’ve ever tried).

This place rocks! The guy is really kind And this place has a lot of different kinds of beer. My favorite spot of the town! The owner is very knowledgeable and you can try a lot of different samples of beer. I would say this place is the best brewery I’ve ever been to. I am planning to be a regular!

Walked in on an early afternoon and we were greeted by a friendly face. I hope this guy gets more business, because it’d be sad to see it close. He was really helpful, and offered suggestions for beers and gave samples until we filled up 3 small, plastic jugs and went on our way.

This was my introduction to the growler business, and I was captured not by the concept, but because BoB allows samples! I enjoy sampling the various things they have on tap before I make my selection. 64oz growler fills are about $ 7-​$ 25; the majority of the time I select $ 14-​$ 16 brews. The chalkboard has the brews on tap, prices, and alcohol percentage. For more detailed information, go to the binder, which has a description of the brew and its type. Luckily, they have two binders.
We paid for a growler, because it allows the alcohol to stay fresh up to a week. This allows me to choose whenever I want to open it; after breaking the seal, you have a day or two to finish it. If you opt not to get one of their many sized glass containers, they can give it to you in free plastic containers that you need to drink by the next day. When we first purchased the growler, there was also a half-​sized «howler». Since then, they have added additional sizes. You take it home, drink it, rinse it, and bring it back to exchange for another one that they have already sanitized.
The owner is extremely friendly and one of the best parts of this business. He will make you feel welcomed and provide witty/​interesting small talk while you consider your brew selection. If he’s not at the counter, the employees are also knowledgeable about all the brews on tap.
Parking is limited; but there’s always street parking or nearby restaurants with larger parking lots. Location-​wise, BoB is in downtown Duluth, about a 1 minute walk from the Town Green. When you enter the historic section from Buford, it is the corner store on your right. Aside from unique brews, they also offer a create your own 6 pack option, and a couple wines. I would recommend you stop by just to check out the business. It’s the first of its kind for the area and worth a stop.

They allow samples now! Rock on!

Pretty cool place. Its in downtown duluth. Has a small town feel to it. Place is nice and clean. The owner is knowledgeable as well. They have many beers on tap. you dont even have to buy a to go growler if you do not want to. They will give you a 32 ounce milk jug for free.
First time I’ve heard of a growler fill place doing that. On top of that, they have a book with all the beers on tap to describe them. There are so many so this is a good help if you are not sure what type of beers you like or just want to hone in on the types you like. I think thier setup is really poeple friendly.
They have many different types of bottles to choose from as well. you can get the normal twist cap bottles which they will replace every time you bring it back for a refill or you can opt to purchase the one with a airtight pop top. Owner also told me that this bottle actually gets you 4 oz more beer. They don’t charge more for it, you will just pay the 64 oz price and they will fill it up. This bottle doesn’t get replaced every time, so you are responsible for it.
But a quick rinse after you’re done and letting it air dry completely will keep the mold out.
Once you have your beers chosen, you get 4 tasters per person free of charge. Great deal as you can just get a sip to see if you’ll like it.
They also have some beers that are espeically brewed for them. Most beers are around the 13 mark to fill a 64 oz jug. Not a bad price. They had a mead on tap too! unfortunately they were out of it when I came. But hopefully they’ll get it back.
They also alwasy have atleast one cider and one rootbeer on tap.
Furthermore, they have a frequent buyer card. Buy 12 64oz fills and you get the 13^th fill for 1 dollar (ANY BEER) Great deal!
I will be coming back here weekly to get beer. Definately come check this place out.

So glad we found this place! As growler-​lovers living in Duluth, it was always a little annoying to have to go into town to get mass quantities of our favorite draft beers. Thankfully, the folks at BOB are close-​by and fully stocked — so far, I have been pleased with their selections. The line can be a little long on the weekends, but it’s always fun to talk to fellow beer-​lovers while deciding on an IPA. The only bad news is that now my husband wants to go into the growler business… ha!

Love this place. My only gripe is that it’s so friggin far for me. Luckily my brother lives real close to them so when I make a visit I can always refill my growler. I love the simple business plan these guys set up. They have 30 brews on tap at any given time and you can just purchase a growler for a small fee and fill up! Once you take the bottle home and consume, you can return at your leisure and swap it out for a new brew.
The owner /​employees are all pretty knowledgeable and the binder they have at the counter is pretty helpful for finding which beer would suit your tastes. I’m definitely going to return and try to purchase that German Growler they had for sale also. Who wouldn’t want to drink out of a large 64 oz jug?

I got my first growler at «The Best of Brews»!
Location and Atmosphere: The Best of Brews is located at the intersection of Duluth Hwy and Main St in Downtown Duluth. It is located at the end of the building to your right as you cross the railroad tracks traveling northwest on Duluth Hwy. There is limited parking in front of the store, but there are also other parking lots to either side down Main St.
Concept: You can say it’s like a gas station, but for your beer needs. You start off by buying a 64 oz jug called a growler to fill with whichever drink fits you best. Then, the next time you come in for a refill, you simply exchange the growler you have for a new one, free of charge. So, after you buy your first growler, you only have to pay for the beer.
Drink: The Best of Brews provides a growing list of draft beers, cider, and root beer. At the time of my first visit, they had 31 on the list and one more on its way. I got my first growler filled with their Magners Irish Cider, per recommendations from the owners of The Best of Brews, to try with the family, and it was nice accompaniment to the cheesecake we had for dessert. The cider tasted like sweet sparkling wine with a hint of apples. My gf and I also tried the root beer they have on tap, and we both agreed that it was the best root beer either of us have ever had. Next time I go, I’ll try the «Jefferson Stout» made with sweet potatoes.
Service: The owners are very friendly and knowledgeable about the beers they carry. They were happy to describe to us the different types of beers and make recommendations.
Recommendation: I would recommend anyone who enjoys trying different types of beers to visit The Best of Brews. I think the owners will be able to find a beer to match anyone’s preferences. I don’t know much about beer but enjoy trying different ones so I think I’ll be making frequent trips to get my growler refilled.

I am not an expert on beer, but with Best of Brews now open here in town, I soon may be. The concept is fun. The staff are extremely friendly and well educated on the topic of beer! Give this place a try whether you are already a beer aficionado or not, if not, trust the staff and their recommendations, they will not steer you wrong! Downtown Duluth is showing signs of life, and Best of Brews is a welcome addition.

Wowzers! This place is quite the happening spot in the Duluth area. The past two times I’ve visited there have been lines of people nearly out the door. Décor is minimal as to be expected with beer swag adorning the walls and a glorious blackboard complete with a selection of 30 beers to choose from. On my first time in I walked out with a growler of the Highland Gaelic Ale which was a delicious treat. After purchasing my first growler the week before I was anxious to get back to try a different brew and it just so happens my second visit was after my second visit to Park Café. So there I was with my growler in hand wondering what kind of beer could possibly measure up to the last one I had when the owner started talking with the guy in front of me about all the different beers. It was so nice that the owner took the time to really explain the beer and answered any questions you might have most places don’t have that kind of service these days and it was very refreshing. I ended up going with the Abita Amber Ale which is a bit girly in my opinion but drinkable all the same :) I definitely cannot wait to go there again and see what kind of beer I can get my hands on!!!

Woooo, growlers are finally legal in Atlanta! Best of Brews is the first store of its variety in the Norcross/​Duluth area. If you are unfamiliar with the concept, here is how growlers work:
A growler is a 64oz bottle. The first time you go into a growler shop you pay a small fee for the bottle, which you now own. From that point on you can get any growler shop to fill your bottle with tasty, fresh, often hard-​to-​find or obscure beers. You show up, trade in your old bottle for a clean one, and they fill you up. The price for the beer varies based on quality (of course) but usually runs from $ 7-​$ 25, with a concentration around $ 13ish.
Best of Brews keeps about 30 taps at any time and changes them out the moment one runs dry. The owner is super friendly and will happily talk your ear off about any of the beers on tap.
The one and only thing BoB could do better: have more than one cider on tap at any time! Otherwise, this place is awesome.

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The Best of Brews is a bit of a new concept to Duluth, but not so to dedicated beer drinkers. Growlers have been around for centuries, but just recently have growler stores come to metro Atlanta. This particular one is awesome. I believe they have 30+ taps with all sorts of craft beers, cider, and even root beer.
I personally keep going back for the Magners Irish Cider, and the boyfriend usually gets the Krombacher Pils. It’s been awesome to try a number of brews, though, and now have to spend a TON. Not to mention… it’s always freshly poured. Service is beyond awesome each time. I believe the owner is usually the one behind the counter, and he’s extremely knowledgeable and helpful. He’s pleasant to talk to and very friendly.
Great for gift-​giving, tailgating, or just a Saturday hanging out with friends. I hope it sticks around. With new Sunday alcohol sales, we’ll definitely be going more frequently.