Is there something wrong w the guy at the register? I have never seen him so cranky. Unfortunately…read moreit will be hard not to go back because their prices are the best around the area

Hey yo, bro that was working the register at 8:30pm on Friday night 9/12/25, sorry you were having…read morea bad day but you shouldn't take it out on your customers. Constantly barking 'WHO'S NEXT' and getting mad when payment wasn't rendered fast enough isn't the way to go about it. I mean, you're there to work to a certain time anyway, right? Huffing and sighing at the young lady in front of me because her card wasn't immediately accepted was laughable and sad. Get out of retail dude, go work in a warehouse where you don't have to deal with the public. And if you were the owner, do better. I get it, it's 'just' a beer distributor, but it's retail, and details matter. If you have a hostile a-hole at the register, that doesn't help your bottom line. I had never stopped in your store before. I did tonight because I had to work late and took a different, not normal way home. I'll not stop at your place again. Details matter folks.

Very prompt and friendly service, and they had exactly what I was looking for…read more I've shopped here before, and they were always willing to order something for me if they didn't normally stock it.

Northern Beer Distributes is one of the best in the business. Great selection and the staff is…read morealways there to help. I work with Dave for all my beer orders for my business and he has been so helpful and professional. Reasonable prices.

Pennsylvania Libations is located in the Strip District and I've always found it to be a good place…read moreto pickup a gift for someone, grab a beer, or buy supplies for a party or dinner party. They carry a lot of spirits, ciders, pre-made cocktails, beers, and more. They also sell pickles from the Pittsburgh Pickle Co. and seasonings from Steel City Salt Co. They host tasting and other events as well. It's a must-add stop for weekly Strip District shopping.

This place was recommended by a manager at a local bar. I tried a local whiskey and was referred…read morehere to purchase a bottle. The traffic outside was so chaotic so it took some time to get here. Hubs had to drop me off while he circled the block to come back and get me. The store was very busy. I ventured on my own to search for the whiskey but did not see it. An employee went to assist me and had no clue what I was talking about. I was bummed because the manager at the bar sounded so matter of fact when telling me I could find a bottle here. After going back and forth with two different employees, I left feeling sad. Not their fault but the whole process wasted 30 minutes. They helped as much as they could and if they didn't have it, let alone have never heard of it, it's not on them. When I did browse around, they were really stocked up and the traffic was moving quickly in the store.

I noticed this place sold me 1+ year expired beer while in the parking lot. Came back in and they…read morerefused to even exchange my beer. In my life, I've never experienced such terrible customer service from a beer store. Literally insane.

Great selection, cashiers are always cool and the prices are whats to be expected for the area.read more

Don't bother shopping here. They'll advertise one price, not honor it, then take the signs down as…read moreyou leave. Go to bean beverage or Banksville beer instead.

Don't let one bad review ruin this place for you. They have a massive variety - one way or another…read morethey'll get you what you want here. They even sell weinstephaner Weizenbock, my favorite beer here!

This place has undergone a complete overhaul this past year and it is now my favorite. The new…read moreowner is so knowledgable about beer and is so friendly and customer focused. It's a good place and the best little beer stop you'll find.

Nice selection. Always quality brews in the cold room for that sumer party!read more

This place has a lot of choices of beer I found what I was…read morelooking for but I agree with another review here that pricing is a must .

This distributor has an amazing selection of craft brews.read more

The best thing about this place is Sam. The worst thing about this place is also Sam…read more What was great was that Sam made me feel at home and treated me like someone he had known for a long time. He took me to the back of his warehouse, gave me a free beer to drink, and engaged me in plenty of conversation. At one point, though, he said, "You look oriental, but you also look American." I'm pretty sure he wasn't meaning for it to be offensive, and I just discounted it as his being an old man who didn't know it was no longer politically correct to say things like that. This is not why I recommend against Caruso's, however. The reason why I'll never go there again is because Sam knowingly sold me expired beer. I was on my way back from the North Side to the East End where I live and after seeing these good reviews, I decided to stop by. I wanted a case of Yuengling, but Sam said, "Why don't you try this instead," and popped open a fresh bottle of Castello, an Italian beer. He had me drink it, all the while espousing its comparative taste to Yuengling at a cheaper price point. It certainly tasted alright, and a case of it was a couple dollars less than what Yuengling was going for. Since the Castello tasted fine, I ended up buying a case of it on Sam's recommendation. A few days later when I opened the box and drank a couple of the beers, however, I noticed that they tasted funny. That's when I looked at the label and saw how each of the bottles had its "sell by" date marked out in black Sharpie. You could see the numbers underneath the Sharpie, and the dates were for well over two years ago. So basically, Sam had convinced me to buy something he hadn't been able to sell, knowing that I lived in the East End and probably wasn't going to visit again anyway. Stale beer aside, there's another big reason not to go to Caruso's: Their prices are steep--$24 for a case of Yuengling. While Sam might be a more charming character than the young folks at my neighborhood distributor Pistella's, at least I know that Pistella's has significantly lower prices and actually has enough customers and product turnover that they won't purposely sell me something that's not fresh.

It helps that Caruso's is is rock throwing distance from my house, but even if it weren't, I would…read morestill love this place. Sam, the owner, has been running this family business since 1968. If it's your first visit, he'll give you a great history of the neighborhood and show you a bunch of old photos of the place. He keeps a good selection of beer in stock, mostly cases but sometimes can sell you a 12 pack. Anything that he doesn't have, he'll special order for you and call you when it's in. There's always a few choices of gluten free beers and ciders for those celiacs amongst us. The hours are Thursday - Saturday from 2 - 7pm, although sometimes Sam stays later if he's busy. He doesn't have a huge online presence, so give him a call if you want something special or have questions about the hours. He's a total delight.