The Trib broke news last night that local liquor giant Binny's will buy out Sam's Wine & Spirits. Sam's had clearly fallen on hard times lately, closing its South Loop and Highland Park outposts in the span of a month. But, who knew things had gotten this bad? Unfortunately, this does not bode well for local craft beer enthusiasts as Binny's loses its only real competitor in the city (at least in terms of sale volume). There were already rumblings about stale product and high prices at many Binny's locations, and this turn of events surely won't help matters.
3 years, but I'm back!
10 years ago
While it certainly can't compete with Binny's, my local liquor store (Town Liquor on 100th and Western) has really upped its craft beer selection in the last couple years. I know it's wishful thinking, but maybe distributors can talk the independent stores into filling the vacuum?
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