The Stafford is Eastwood’s own beer-lovers Eden

I’ve always heard of the Stafford and how accomodating it was–how good the selection was and how much the owners appreciated a good brew. Who wouldv’e thought I’d be writing this week about a convenience store? The Stafford is tucked away in a small speck of Eastwood in Syracuse, NY. Near one of Henniger’s local schools lies Stafford Ave. Venture up the block from the school yard and you may find yourself in one of Eastwood’s top-accomodating beer stores. Not only does the Stafford have 3 rotating taps eager to fill your growlers, but they also have one of the finest selections of bottled beers I’ve come across in the Eastern Syracuse niche. Their taps currently include Magic Hat’s Notion, Dogfish Head’s “Punkin” brew and fresh Southern Tier. Magic Hat representatives stopped in the Stafford last week to do some tastings and samplings–enough said. This little convenience store has all that you need for a night you want to hole up at home. I grabbed a cup of coffee while the friendly and efficient clerk filled my growler of the tasty autumn-spiced beer only the great Dogfish could offer. I also grabbed a magnum bottle of Delirium Tremens, the whimsical-designed bottle of what I’ve heard is a marvelous mix of three different yeasts. It’s not one of the beers you find in your local grocery store, but the Stafford always has a steady supply. I advise a quick stop at this hidden corner mart…but only, of course, if you appreciate the fine selections that those main stream stores pretend to offer these days.

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