Patroned with some friends, who are regulars, for their Saturday night trivia. SUPER fun that you get to pick individual beers from the large selection in their coolers and drink them at the table! Trivia was fun. The night we visited it was all based on song titles. We all wished it would have been structured a tad differently, maybe instead of having to just guess the song title maybe switch it up with some guessing, some multiple choice and maybe other ways of playing. The downside to the song title trivia was that it seemed like most of the songs were older, which my group is not that familiar with. I would suggest switching up the song erras as well. Anywho, the establishment itself had great selection of beer, which was super fun to get to pick your own from the cooler, pay and then walk it right over to your table. FYI - 6 packs will be charged an extra $10 if you want to drink it at your table... bummer. Might as well just pick out of the cooler if that's the case. One of our friends found this out the hard way. Even though I would suggest some tweaks, this is a cool little spot! read more

service was terrible; the guy was a jerk! wouldn't recommend this place at all, much better places nearby read more

The custodian that cleans the place is cool, great vibe and great beer. Plus they have malort

Great little place for the beer enthusiast! You can buy beer making supplies of buy beer from a nice selection that they have. They have limited seating inside and a little patio area in the front. The inside has an old general store feel to it. read more

Barley Hopsters - Main Entrance - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Delaware, Ohio

Unassuming, friendly, fun, wide variety of drink choices, games, clean bathrooms. Go there!

Barley Hopsters might be the coolest thing in this city. It's certainly the best beer selection. The store is also a bar so you can drink there. It has lots on tap including some local breweries. The coolers have lots of single serving bottles or cans. If you're expecting some small town carryout, that isn't what this is. It has the usual stuff along with many crafts. The draft list has something like 50 different ones. A lot of them are national brands but not all. There's a few local breweries like Platform. If you can't find anything to your liking among the drafts you can get something from the coolers. There's tons of individual bottles or cans and many you've never heard of. I will make sure the next time in Delaware to get something from Barley Hopsters. It's better than you would expect from something in kind of a backwards town like it. The price is pretty good and it can't be beat with its selection. read more

Barley Hopsters - Inside - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Delaware, Ohio

Great place, great atmosphere. Staff was very, very nice. Great place to have a drink in Delaware.

A wide variety of wine, beer and nice people. You can also purchase beer and wine making supplies.

Bang for your buck: 8/10 Quality: 9/10 Service: 10/10 Ambiance/Location: 9/10 Overall: 9/10 A great selection of beers on tap and in cans and bottles to enjoy there or take home. This makes for an excellent build your own six pack! There's ample seating inside and out making it perfect for date night or a small group get together. There's tvs inside to catch the game and a large selection of pinball machines, too! Definitely a great way to enjoy downtown Delaware! read more

Here's what I love about Barley Hopsters: *Huge beer selection. Much bigger than you'd find in a bar. *Expanded seating in the new location, including an actual bar area. *It's largely self-serve, so I can spend as much time as I want dawdling over what beer I want (and I can dawdle with the best of 'em). *It's in a cool spot. I kind of love downtown Delaware for a day away from the city. *I've always gotten good service. It's not gushingly over-friendly because I mean, they're not bartenders and they're not living off of tips. That's fine with me, I like low-key places. *It's low-key. *The bathrooms are UPSTAIRS now! Just a few nits that keep it from being 5 stars: *People, I understand if you're just running in to grab beer/wine/supplies and you've got your kids with you.. but I mean, for all intents and purposes, Barley Hopsters is a bar. Someone was hanging out there the other day and had their kids with them the *whole time*; said kid was, of course, bored out of her mind and running around getting in everyone's way. It is not an appropriate place to hang out with children. *The TV is loud. *The pathways seem a bit crowded, and the flow isn't that great when it's busy. Found that out when we went the Saturday before St Patrick's Day and it was mobbed with people doing a scavenger hunt. read more

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I have not checked out their beer selection. But damn, I saw some brews. I popped in to get supplies for my brewing - they had everything! (Except, as I was afraid from when I emailed them earlier, they were out of the yeast I needed!) They ground my grains, were *incredibly* helpful (including, I'm assuming, the owner's son). It was a bit of a drive, but I wanted to check them out, and I do recommend them if the local places are out, and you feel a little drive is better than the price you'd pay at Winemakers! read more

Such a wide range of beers and so helpful! We were looking for a trappistes beer from the Netherlands but alas they were out. We did then try one from Rochefort Belgium which is really good also! We also bought our first growler with rhinegist saber tooth tiger. A really good beer brewed in Cincinnati but only made once a year. Very nice atmosphere and very helpful employee! Great experience!! read more

Great selections of beer, few wines and ciders but it's the beer / craft ales you're looking for. Large rotating selection of draft and a hugely extensive on site bottle collection. Available for purchase for take out. Also the odd t-shirt, pack of jerky and some sports on the screen. I'm not a beer snob. In the slightest. I know nothing. But, I have had three of the best beers I've ever tasted here - Nosferatu, North High Maibock To The Future II (yes...that's it's full name) and the elevator session IPA. Love it. It's right opposite my favourite sushi joint too (typhoon). Staff are friendly (use a card to start a tab or pay as you go) and there's always rock music on in the afternoon from the stereo - which suits me down to the ground. Like it a lot. You will too. But don't expect spirits. read more

Barley Hopsters - a glass of beer on a table - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Delaware, Ohio

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Staff is not helpful. After being charged to drink on the premises and tipping for a glass, the bartender didn't even offer to pour the beer. He just opened the bottle for me and the barm started foaming out. I was left with half beer, half barm, and a mess I had to clean after trying to pour it myself. read more

Very cool concept store in downtown Delaware. Barley Hopsters has a very chill vibe. I definitely felt at home browsing their selection. They had a very nice selections of craft beer, local brews, domestics, ciders, and wines both local and commercial. Their schtick is that they sell these craft beers by the bottle and 70% of them are in the fridge ready to drink. It's cool because you can mix and match a 6 pack and try a lot of beers without committing to a 6 or 4 pack. They also have homebrew stuff, which I didn'y really look at. They had my favorite St. James Strawberry wine at a great price; $10.99 and the Raspberry and Blueberry on sale for $8.99. The by-the-bottle prices for the beer were rather high imo, which is why I chose 4 stars instead of 5. The bottle of Abbey Triple I purchase was $4something and the bottle of Dragon's Milk the boy got was over $10 for one (larger) bottle of beer! For three beers it was $20. Why they deserve 5 stars otherwise was because 1) they were kid friendly and respected having kids in the store. 2) I wanted Goose Island Pere Jacques, which they were out of. The beer guy took a lot of time asking me what I liked about Pere Jacques and helped me pick out a new beer that was similar. He was spot on! The Abbey Triple was very much like Pere Jacques. I didn't like it as well because it tasted so much heavier, but I was impressed he picked one so perfect a match. 3) they're willing to take stock suggestions and will get you want you want. He was very passionate about beer and very knowledgeable. All the employees were very nice and it was a friendly neighborhood store I'd highly recommend. read more

It's my go to place for a beer. If you are waiting for a table at 12 West or Smohked, this is a good place to wait. They will text you when your table is ready. read more

My wife and I stopped in to Barley Hopster's for the first time, today.... after driving by it for months. It is a phenominal craft brew shop, with quite an amazing selection.... Founders, Breckenridge, Stone, Brooklyn, The Brew Kettle, Southern Tier, Elevator Brewing Company, Rogue, Victory, just to name a few. Most of the a selection is in single bottles, to make your own custom 6 pack (as opposed to just buying full 6 packs). Everything seems to be priced right too, especially for the area, which seems to be pretty value oriented. -- Everything is conservatively priced, and there was a steady stream of people coming in, so I would expect pretty fast product turn over of product. I will be returning soon. Most bottles are around $1.75 read more

A cool store in Downtown Delaware. Looks like they have a done of supplies and kits and ingredients for home brewers, plus they have a chillaxin area where you can sample some hops and trade groovy strains of yeast...or something. Wish it was closer, C-Bus needs a hangout place like this. read more

Went here on Saturday for part of the Buckeyes game. I loved it. The environment was really relaxed and a mismatch of different folks. I loved how they had all sorts of couches and different odds and ins furniture for people to sit on and watch the game. Their beer selection was gigantic and spot on and the staff friendly. I highly recommend if you want something other than the norm! The End. read more

This is a fairly comprehensive beer shop stocking some of the best known craft beers and a few not so well known. I like the fact that one can build their own sixer as most if not all are available in singles. Prices are comparable to other area beer stores although some bombers are priced a bit higher than other stores. Not a deal killer though since this place has the best selection I've found in Delaware. Staff is freindly and generous with recommendations which is appreciated by me. I am happy to have them in Delaware. Parking can be a problem but expected in town. I think their beer list will continue to evolve as customers ask for certain styles and brands. Is this the best beer shop in the Columbus metroplex? No, but it is the best in the Delaware metroplex. Want add that they added some taps since I last reviewed. The taps always have a couple interesting selections one can enjoy on site. They've also added quite a few new brews to the cooler. One can even buy a bottle and drink in the store. Great option. This is becoming a pretty cool place to stop in for a brew and build a custom six pack. Good job on the store. read more

Has finally evolved into one of the great beer stores in the US. They have a great selection of beers from the best craft companies around. Single beer price is a little high, but with this selection I don't really care. Honestly they really do need to do an advertising onslaught. No reason to remain a small cow town company. Let the world know! read more

I love Barley Hopsters. I've been coming here over the last few months, and this is about the most fun you can find on the Sandusky strip. Service is always offered with a smile and conversation, and everyone I have asked questions to seem to enjoy helping me. See, Barley Hopsters is about beer culture. Brewing supplies are available. (Probably the most extensive offerings in the Columbus area.). There are over seven hundred-million bottled beer options, and a few hundred-thousand taps. (Approximate estimate) There is a stereo, which plays large black vinyl media. Couches abound for pleasant couching. Movie nights at The Strand are more awesome than anything ever conceived by anyone ever in the entire history of the world. (As recorded from the minor whimper that belched forth our known cosmos.) read more

Barley Hopsters simply can't be beat when it comes to your beer and wine selection. As an added perk, if they don't have what you're looking for, just let them know and they'll put in a special order for you! Once you're done perusing the daunting selection of beer, wine, and mead offerings, as an added bonus they offer the option of opening up the bottle and enjoying it right in the store! Feel free to lounge in the seating area, or pop outside onto the patio and enjoy the prime location in downtown Delaware. Either way, your night will be off to a great start. All of this, and I haven't even mentioned the abundance of knowledge and resources available to those who are interested in brewing their own beer. This is probably the area where BH truly sets itself apart. They have everything you need to get started with the hobby, or to get yourself set up for your next great brew. The atmosphere and lighting can be a little dark in the store, but there's plenty of warmth to go around from the helpful employees and the members of the community who show up as faithful customers. It's a neat establishment, and very unique to the area! read more

After the owner responded to my last review, I made sure I visited again to make sure I was fair. I stand behind my first review, this place just rates an A-OK from me. Didn't blow my socks off but didn't make me recoil in horror either. Let's face it, I was just "meah". Knowledge- check. Beer selection- check. Friendly people- sometimes? It's a great place to build your own 6 pack or pick up brewing supplies and there is no doubt there is a wealth of knowledge in the building. They have successfully created a place where both rednecks and college students can hang together in downtown Delaware. If you prefer your weekend hangout to be a little more classy and less "meah", Staas Brewing, 1808, and Vito's Wine Bar are all right around the corner. read more

Cool place to hang out and drink a beer. Many, many choices to choose from. Bartender was nice, but not very friendly. We got our beers and sat outside. Cool way to pass some time. read more

This store makes me want to live in Delaware. It's located in the super cute stretch of Downtown Delaware and close to lots of equally cute shops and restaurants. The owner was extremely friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming. I was there with a small group of Yelpers - he answered all of our questions and chatted to us for a while about how Barley Hopsters came to be. Of course, great selection of beers to purchase by the bottle as well as a few available on tap. There's a cozy seating area for sipping your brews on site. I'm looking forward to attending some of their events (beer and movie with the Strand to name a few) and to visiting before a Lacrosse or Ohio Wesleyan game. read more

New location on the corner of Sandusky and Williams street. In the heart of Downtown Delaware. They are now in a much bigger space and it looks like they are creating rooms you can rent. Party anyone? This store is a combination between a brew store and a bar. They have local brews on tap to enjoy as well as a cooler of beer by the bottle. They have a nice sitting area with a large TV where you can hang out with friends. Perfect place for happy hour before heading over the Son of Thurman next door. They have ample brewing and and a small selection of wine making supplies. The staff is knowledage and able to help you with any questions you may have. read more

Sweet spot and cool set up but they sell out of date beer. No one wants malty beer! read more

An excellent place to drop in for a pint! They always have something great on tap. Have a couple there and bring a growler home! They also have lots of great beers by the bottle for take out, or for a small corking fee, for drink in. Well located near Chandra's and Son of Thurman. The only negative would be the quality of the bar and furniture. Most fine beer drinkers prefer a slightly better place to sit and a better flat screen for the game of choice. read more

If I could give a negative review I would. I attempted to walk in with a dora beer with the intent of purchasing more and was quickly turned away. Don't go here if you're expecting a friendly staff because it won't happen. I'll gladly spend my money elsewhere. read more

We have walked down here quite a few times and always leave pleased. It's great to be able to try such a wide variety of styles of beer in one location. Love the atmosphere and the patio area to sit outside is great! Delaware is such a lovely area, and the location of this place is prime to get a good look of everything this town has to offer. Definitely the perfect setting to meet with friends or a date before a big night out. Casual atmosphere that isn't too loud for some good conversations over a great new beer read more

This is a great place to hang out, watch a game, play trivia, and of course drink beer. They have a wide variety of beer. You can buy can or bottles and they also have drafts. If you tee your own beer they also sell brewing supplies. It's dog friendly. read more

Just witnessed the most ridiculous thing! An older man came abruptly over to a table and claimed it was "reserved," even though there was not a reserved sign. He was extremely rude and made the people sitting in the spot MOVE! I would not recommend this location! read more

Bill and Brian know BEER!! These guys have a great thing going in Delaware Any kind of beer you want, relax on one of their couches with a cold one in hand watching your favorite sports on tv, or just browse and mingle. It is always a great experience @ Barley Hopsters. They do special events and occasionally have food from Buckeye Boys BBQ Keep it Rock'n Guys!! read more

Great selection of beer - and nice mix-n-match six-packs. Unfortunately the prices are horrible. Look to pay 2x as much for beer here as anywhere else. I do like it and like the ambiance - also like the brewing supplies being available in town finally. They could use a better selection of ciders as well.. read more

I love this store! Right in downtown Delaware, which makes walking there a big plus. They know everything about beer! read more

Over priced and then it can ring up higher at the register. I picked a single beer marked at $3.00 an it rang up as $5.50. and they would not correct the price. This and the fact that every beer that I checked was over priced by $.40 to over $2.50 per bottle. Half bar and half store just not good at either. read more

I knew Barley Hopsters was my kind of place since the day I first walked in. Hundreds of beers, ciders and wines to choose from makes it a craft brew lover's dream store. They also have brew supplies to meet the needs of the growing home-brew trend. Not only are my husband and I frequent customers of the store for their beer selection, we've also attended quite a few of their events. First Friday special tastings, Beer & A Movie Nights with The Strand Theatre, and their Barley Hopsters Home Brew Club meetings. On top of everything else, they've recently acquired their license to serve in store so you can stop in and sip one of their beers on tap while you peruse the rest of the store. Practically perfect in every way. read more

Awesome place to spend five minutes or five hours. Browse the extensive selection of beer and wine, and receive helpful advice from the knowledgable staff. Only downside is they don't have any food- but they are welcome to customers bringing in their own! read more

Amazing local hot spot for meeting friends, drinking or getting some special drinks to go. Great ownership and lineup of activities.