Comments on: Sweet on BRIX

By: jacqueline church

jacqueline church — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:51:56 +0000

We were thrilled when we first encountered Brix. It went downhill fast. Two three times we got wines that were turned. Customer service was so lacking I wrote to them after the last disappointment and then again, after they announced the new shop, giving them another shot to respond. You know, “congratulations, I’m sure you’ve been busy, maybe you missed my email…” Not even the courtesy of a response.

There are good options where people care about your business and sell you wine that is sound (rather than vinegar), that care when they’ve caused you multiple trips and so forth…No way to do business. Too bad, I’d rather have a good small business to support. This is not it.

By: the modern serf

the modern serf — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 18:19:57 +0000

i went down there this morning and picked up a bottle of peychaud’s. pretty good selection, but so far mostly stuff i can pick up at marty’s in allston. also, i generally prefer liquor stores that dont have all the spirits behind the counter, so that i can browse the selection. hopefully the new store’s greater size will allow that.

By: ljclark

ljclark — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 14:21:54 +0000

Stephen, that is fantastic news about BRIX carrying the Alpenz line! They are supposed to have a bit more room for this kind of stuff in the new store. Happy shopping.

By: Ben

Ben — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 13:04:26 +0000

I can’t say enough good things about Brix… I even took a cocktail class hosted by Jackson from Eastern Standard.

Amazing place, I’ve purchased the best wine I’ve ever had from there… and it’s very reasonably priced as well.

By: Adam

Adam — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 12:45:48 +0000

Stephen: I think that to avoid ambiguity you might want to refer to the name of the Batavia product as “Batavia Arak.” The word “arak” alone usually refers to a middle eastern spirit distilled from grapes and flavored with anise (similar to ouzo); quite a different thing than the Batavia Arak, which probably should have been labeled “Arrack” according to what I’ve read about it…

And all of that said, I’ve never actually tried it–so I will have to visit Brix ASAP and correct that. Thanks for the heads up!

By: Stephen

Stephen — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 05:30:57 +0000

i talked to carri today. brix is picking up the alpenz line of awsome formerly impossible to get ingredients. i’ve tasted the entire line and its so much fun to mix and drink…

stunning creme de violette.
a very pure apricot liqueur.
the very highly sought after batavia arak.
pine liqueur which might be the coolest thing.
and a couple others.

for something i’ve never heard of, the pine liqueur really impressed me but the arak is a total must have for any spirit enthusiest. it will become a big staple of my booze diet.