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Looking for Polish beer in the United States


Stosh  1 | 14  
6 Apr 2011 /  #1
Hello,

Finding Polish beer seems to be like searching for hens teeth. Most liquor stores are amazed that Poland even makes beer. I have found 28 brands, but know there are more. Can anyone tell me where in the Philadelphia/New York area there are places that handle it and what brands do you like.
pgtx  29 | 3094  
6 Apr 2011 /  #2
I have found 28 brands

what are they?
Ice cold  - | 43  
6 Apr 2011 /  #3
Have you tried here? yespils.com

Zywiec drinker. Knocks me on my ass every time.
PennBoy  76 | 2429  
6 Apr 2011 /  #4
Roger Wilco in Palmyra, New Jersey just over the bridge from Philadelphia has many Polish beer brands much cheaper then other liquor stores. Also vodka spirytus.
ShortHairThug  - | 1101  
6 Apr 2011 /  #5
I have found 28 brands

Only 1709 to go then.
pgtx  29 | 3094  
6 Apr 2011 /  #6
well, i'm still waiting for the 28 tho...
OP Stosh  1 | 14  
7 Apr 2011 /  #7
Perla, Perla Malt, Lomza, Lomza Export, Lomza Malt, Stawski, Dojlidy Zubr, EB, Harnas, Hevelius Kaper, Hevelius Classic, Lezajsk, Okocim, Okocim Mocne, Okocim Palone, Zywiec, Zywiec Porter, Specjal, Piast, Tatra, Tatra Malt, Warka, Warka Strong, Lech, Kunter, Brok, Goolman, Karpackie, O.K. Okocim, Tyskie, Zubr & Kiper. Guess I have a few more than I realized.

Roger Wilco, Rt 73, Pennsauken, NJ
Sherwood Liquor, Spruce St., Ewing (Trenton), NJ
Landmark Liquor, Olden Ave., Ewing (Trenton), NJ

Rozmaryn Restaurant. If in Trenton try this place. Good home cooked Polish food and the owner is a very nice lady. It is located on Olden Ave. in the Polish section.

rozmarynrestaurant.com
JonnyM  11 | 2607  
7 Apr 2011 /  #8
Hevelius Kaper, Hevelius Classic

Do they still make that? Also, Ciechan is a great beer that deserves to be better known.
PennBoy  76 | 2429  
7 Apr 2011 /  #9
Lech and Tyskie are great for summertime pretty light and smooth.
rybnik  18 | 1444  
7 Apr 2011 /  #10
Rozmaryn Restaurant. If in Trenton try this place. Good home cooked Polish food and the owner is a very nice lady. It is located on Olden Ave. in the Polish section.

How far is it from the State House? I'm in West Trenton once a month.....I just wish these Polish places would write barszcz instead of the russian borscht. I hate it! I know it's silly. It's one of my many pet peeves.
OP Stosh  1 | 14  
7 Apr 2011 /  #11
Yes they still make Hevelius Kaper, Hevelius Classic or esle what I just purchased is very old. Haven't tried it yet. Haven't seen Chiechan though.
beckski  12 | 1609  
7 Apr 2011 /  #12
Lech

I'd pretty much kill, for a Lech beer right now....
rybnik  18 | 1444  
7 Apr 2011 /  #13
I know what you mean.
OP Stosh  1 | 14  
8 Apr 2011 /  #14
I have a refrigerator in the barn packed with my Polish beers. My better than Coors light, Bud Light or any light. Why drink beer that tastes like moneky pee?
rybnik  18 | 1444  
8 Apr 2011 /  #15
Exactly! Beer with heft.
Blapin  
15 Jul 2011 /  #16
where can I purchase Polish beer in Allentown, PA or Pottsville, PA or Reading, PA
craig.cegielski  
29 Sep 2011 /  #17
Does anyone know where can get ANY Polish beers in Texas. I cannot find anywhere. Craig.cegielski@gmail
pgtx  29 | 3094  
29 Sep 2011 /  #18
there is no Polish beer in TX.
joepilsudski  26 | 1387  
29 Sep 2011 /  #19
New Wave Cafe
2620 E Allegheny Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19134
Port Richmond


Written by some yuppie, but the place is OK:

Though they were out of my top 2 picks--pickle soup and pork shank--they still managed to dish out major goodness. My red borscht was amazing. Even in the heat its warmth enveloped me in goodness, encouraging me to drink down more of its creamy, veggie-laden goodness. My man's pierogies--fried cheese and onion, in case you were wondering--were perfectly matched by tangy sour cream, singing a melody of beautiful harmony.

For mains, the boy got the kielbasa and onions--a simple (deep fried?) link with beautifully caramelized onions, hearty bread, and spicy mustard. Totally delicious. My pork chop was battered and fried to tender perfection and accompanied with a delightfully light, creamy cucumber salad heartily accented with fresh dill and mashed potatoes...of the Polish variety. These were simply mashed spuds. No cream. No butter. Just mashed potatoes with a bit of fresh dill. Still heavenly absent the heaviness of additions and a perfect match to the heavy pork.

Large Polish beers were a mere $4 and service was delightful. As I watched the Polish families delight in their homeland fare I felt a bit out of place--but still so welcome. After all, the lovely grandma in the back homemade my food from scratch--and at very cheap prices. And she did so with, I'm guessing, love.

Lonman  4 | 109  
24 Oct 2011 /  #20
bevmo.com/Shop/ProductList.aspx?N=41+4294967234&Ne=5&area=beer&Ns=Name|0

Maybe can ship to TX if can't find similar store.

I used this store while in California. Back teaching in Warsaw now so no problems. :)
lasgra  
31 Oct 2011 /  #21
We are in Lubbock, TX and looking for Polish beer also. If you locate a distributor, let me know.
beckski  12 | 1609  
31 Oct 2011 /  #22
I used this store while in California

The same company can sometimes order hard to find bottled sodas and beverages. Their products are used in vintage vending machines.
Knee Grow  
1 Nov 2011 /  #23
Can anyone tell me where in the Philadelphia/New York area there are places that handle it and what brands do you like.

I use to sell polish and lithuanian beer at SPIRITS UNLIMITED,in lakewood nj,by the case ot single bottles 6 years back but they still sell it now,check out spirits unlimited.com.rt9 & cross street store,exact adress is 1248 river ave,lakewood,nj.
misslech  - | 1  
17 Jul 2012 /  #24
Shopper's Vineyard in New Jersey. You can order online. I've ordered a few bottles of Lech beer to Ohio, delivered by Fedex, I believe.

shoppersvineyard .com and search Lech

Here's their shipping info:
Where can we ship to?

We cannot ship internationally or to the following states: Arkansas, Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Texas, Utah
Guest  
20 Feb 2013 /  #25
I been buying my Polish beer from P & A Beverages inc in north Hollywood CA pnabev.com for over 7 years now
dilacy  - | 1  
1 Jun 2013 /  #26
About a year ago I got a beer called Harnas from a friend who got it from a friend, etc. and I've been looking for it ever since.

Can anyone anywhere tell me where they sell it? I really want to try it again (In massive quantity's)
Sincerely,
Michael
TheOther  6 | 3596  
1 Jun 2013 /  #27
Can anyone anywhere tell me where they sell it?

beermenus.com/beers/harnas
ESLTeacher  
8 Aug 2013 /  #28
Does anybody know where Tyskie can be purchased in Maryland?? I'm in Poland now teaching english and can only fit so many of these things into my suitcase. I may cry when I run out.
Lonman  4 | 109  
20 Aug 2013 /  #29
BevMo?
FUZZYWICKETS  8 | 1878  
20 Aug 2013 /  #30
Why drink beer that tastes like moneky pee?

you're right. in that case, just from the list above, you should at the very least avoid Harnas, Zubr, Warka, Okocim, Tatra, Piast.....I saw "Goolman" on the list? Is that Polish?

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