This Total Wine in Birkdale is much like many others, albeit in a relatively smaller space than some, with a wide selection of regional and national distributed craft beers. I am regularly impressed with how they feature seasonal specialties in the plethora of pumpkin beers are on full display here in August.
This particular location has become a standby when visiting Charlotte to grab something on sale. They are regular prices are perfectly reasonable but I always appreciate finding a good deal on some inventory they are cycling out. Today I took home a four pack of Dogfish Head Aprihop ($6.99), a six pack cans of Anchor Steam Summer Wheat ($7.99) and an eight pack cans Guinness "amazing ales" variety pack ($7.99). These beers are obviously not at peak freshness, but still were worth picking up; anytime I can find craft beer for under $10 per 4/6 pack, I go home happy.
While I rarely purchase a bottle of wine here, the selection is clearly extensive. I was pleased to see a number of taps for beer growler fills and they have a nice IL a single bottles to create your own mix pack. Plenty of employees around to help with questions and a handful of large door coolers that feature there high-volume products.
When heading back home to Virginia, this is an easy stop to find a deal before leaving the Charlotte metro area.