Cheers! Aldi Stores in Mohawk Valley Now Stocking Beer, Hard Cider, and Seltzer

Great news for beer enthusiasts in the Mohawk Valley! Aldi stores in the region have started selling a wide variety of beverages, including beer, hard cider, and seltzer. This move comes after the discount grocery chain decided to reintroduce alcoholic beverages to its New York stores, a trend that had been discontinued in the early 2000s.

Aldi Division Vice President, Aaron Sumida, shared, “We can confirm that our New Hartford, Yorkville, and Utica locations now offer beer in-store. We have carefully curated a selection of award-winning, ALDI-exclusive beer.” This means that customers can now pick up their favorite brews, from toasted malt to pale ale, while doing their regular grocery shopping.

The available brands include popular choices such as White Tide, Independence Harbor, Holland 1839, Wild Range, Wicked Grove, Wernesgrüner Pilsner, Cerveza Monterrey, Maguire’s Draught Stout, and Hopping Nomad IPA. For those looking for a refreshing alternative, the New Hartford location also stocks variety packs of Vista Bay hard seltzers and lemonades, as well as Ashwood hard root beer.

The initiative to bring back beer to Aldi stores began in the fall and has been gradually expanding from Western to Central New York. New Hartford assistant manager, Devin Huc, shared, “Our first shipment came in at the start of October. Unfortunately, not many people know it’s here yet.” This implies that while the beer is available, there seems to be a lack of awareness among customers at this stage.

Kelly Wilson, a grocery clerk who recently transferred from an Aldi store in Ohio, where beer sales are common, commented, “We didn’t sell any beer when I was on shift yesterday. I’ve always enjoyed the Aldi selection; it’s worth a shot – people here just aren’t searching for it yet.”

To make it easier for customers to find which stores are selling beer, Aldi has included a beer icon in the store locator on its website. By simply visiting https://stores.aldi.us/stores and checking for the beer icon listed among the store’s services, you can instantly find out if your local store is selling beer or not. Additionally, the State Liquor Authority’s website confirms that there are dozens of pending beer licenses for Aldi stores across the region.

So, the next time you visit Aldi for your weekly groceries, don’t forget to explore their fantastic selection of beers, hard cider, and seltzers. Give it a try, and who knows, you may discover your new favorite brew right here in the Mohawk Valley!

Original Source: [Observer-Dispatch](article_link)