The Columbia Gorge is known far and wide for its local craft beers, but if you occasionally find yourself craving a worldlier brew, you’re in luck. A new bottle store in the Hood River Heights aims to bring a bit of diversity to the local beer market.

Amanda Goeke and Abe Stevens opened Volcanic Bottle Shoppe, a store specializing in import and craft beers for carryout or on-premises consumption, last weekend. VBS carries more than 120 labels from around the world in 12- and 22-ounce bottle sizes and mix-and-match six packs. It also sells a large collection of wine and features at least four revolving taps.

“We offer interesting beers that you can’t get anywhere else,” Goeke says. “We have international and American craft beers that are a little different from what everybody else in town sells.”

They chose the store’s Heights location so carryout customers won’t have to fight for parking or feed the meters. There are couches for indoor seating and a beer garden out back. Patrons can bring food from elsewhere to enjoy with their drinks or purchase pre-packaged snacks like chips, olives, and crackers and cheese on site, but VBS doesn’t serve prepared food.

“I don’t plan on doing any dishes, only glasses,” Stevens says.

–Jamie Hartford

Volcanic Bottle Shoppe, 1410 12th St., Hood River, www.volcanicbottleshoppe.com, 541.436.1226, open 7 days a week from noon to 9 p.m. or 10 p.m.