We know you’re supposed to be buying gifts for your loved ones on Black Friday, but if you’re getting up at the butt-crack of dawn to deal with crowds of psychos, we think you deserve a present as well. We found some good Black Friday deals for drinkers so that after you fight a soccer mom for the last Wii U, you can reward yourself with an even better deal on booze.
The Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control is offering extended hours and discounted prices. Their 338 retail stores across the state will offer a 25 to 50 percent reduction on certain items, as well as 10 percent off any purchase over $50. Most of the stores will open at 9AM, but five stores in Williamsburg, Richmond and Northern Virginia will open at 7AM.
Surdyk’s Liquor in Minneapolis, the Midwest’s largest liquor store, will have specials on wine, gift sets, spirits and more. Bonus: mimosas, coffee (with or without Baileys), and baked goods from 9AM-11AM while you shop. PS: They also have an online store at www.surdyks.com
Lakefront Brewery in Milwaukee is doing something really cool – they’re introducing their new imperial India-style black ale called “Black Friday” and you will only be able to buy it at the brewery for that one day. The beer goes on sale at 8AM and there will also be 12 hours of brewery tours. The first 300 people that buy the limited “Black Friday” beer will get a free pint glass.
At Three Brothers Wineries & Estates in Geneva, NY, the earlier you get there, the more you’ll save. From 8AM-10AM, it’s 50% off all wine purchases plus free wine tastings. From 10AM-12PM, 40% off all wine purchases. From 12PM-3PM, 30% off all wine purchases. Select t-shirts will be marked down all day and you can get 22oz of War Horse Beer all day for $50, plus tax.
If Black Friday isn’t really your style, keep an eye out for the online liquor retailers on Cyber Monday. We have a feeling we are going to see some great deals.