Trying to score a crate or two of Westvleteren 12

Discussion in 'Belgium' started by SammyJ, Mar 14, 2013.

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  1. DStoked

    DStoked Zealot (696) Sep 28, 2011 Ohio
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    I just got through after about 15-20 minutes of calling. Nice guy, but I was a couple weeks too early. He said to call about a week ahead.
     
    #21 DStoked, Apr 18, 2013
  2. belvedere86

    belvedere86 Pooh-Bah (1,716) Apr 1, 2013 Belgium
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    wow had to call the entire Wednesday. lucky 3 minutes before closing time I got through. Next Wednesday I can pick them up. :slight_smile: im very happy ofcourse :wink:
     
    #22 belvedere86, Apr 18, 2013
  3. DStoked

    DStoked Zealot (696) Sep 28, 2011 Ohio
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    The ENTIRE Wednesday? I literally called continuously for 20 minutes, doing nothing else.
     
    #23 DStoked, Apr 18, 2013
  4. belvedere86

    belvedere86 Pooh-Bah (1,716) Apr 1, 2013 Belgium
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    jup I think I called +300 times lol. everytime after 2 seconds I got disconnected. only got lucky at the end. Maybe you have an advantage because you live outside Belgium? I dont know how their phonecentral works.
     
    #24 belvedere86, Apr 18, 2013
  5. DStoked

    DStoked Zealot (696) Sep 28, 2011 Ohio
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    According to my phone I called 86 times.
     
    #25 DStoked, Apr 18, 2013
  6. belvedere86

    belvedere86 Pooh-Bah (1,716) Apr 1, 2013 Belgium
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    Lol I called 500 times apparently. Nevertheless i finally will be able to taste a westvleteren for the first time. Luckly i could get a half day off to go to westvleteren.
     
    #26 belvedere86, Apr 18, 2013
  7. SammyJ

    SammyJ Initiate (0) Mar 14, 2013 North Carolina

    Enjoy! When I was there, In De Verde was closed, so I couldn't enjoy the beers on site, hopefully you can!
     
    #27 SammyJ, Apr 24, 2013
  8. jimpdx

    jimpdx Crusader (414) Jan 10, 2012 Oregon

    If I am able to get 1 or 2 "crates" at Westy in June, any suggestions how I might get 24 or 48 bottles back to the US? Can I pick up styrofoam mailers and ship DHL? This is for personal storage and aging as I don't expect to get back to Belgium anytime soon.
     
    #28 jimpdx, Apr 24, 2013
  9. SammyJ

    SammyJ Initiate (0) Mar 14, 2013 North Carolina

    Been trying to figure this out myself. I believe it differs by state, but AFAIK, it's illegal to ship alcohol. What ends up happening is the potential for customs to open up your package and maybe hang on to a few beers for their personal consumption. YMMV, but I am planning on forgoing shipping and rather carrying them in my checked luggage.
     
    #29 SammyJ, Apr 24, 2013
  10. DStoked

    DStoked Zealot (696) Sep 28, 2011 Ohio
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    Why wouldn't you check it in luggage?
     
    #30 DStoked, Apr 24, 2013
  11. jimpdx

    jimpdx Crusader (414) Jan 10, 2012 Oregon

    Guess I will only have one choice to bring an extra suitcase and wrap bottles in all the beer **** shirts I will inevitably buy :slight_smile:
     
    #31 jimpdx, Apr 24, 2013
  12. DStoked

    DStoked Zealot (696) Sep 28, 2011 Ohio
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    Yep. I figure a case of 12 oz bottles weighs about 30 lbs, including bottles. Better hit the gym.
     
    #32 DStoked, Apr 24, 2013
  13. bshaf

    bshaf Initiate (0) Jan 15, 2010 Texas

    so the only days for calling are on wednesday?

    also since next week both of the call times are for the blonde the following week that is all that will be for sale? or am i misunderstanding this completely?
     
    #33 bshaf, May 15, 2013
  14. Brabander

    Brabander Initiate (0) Oct 10, 2009 Netherlands

    On wednesday the 22nd you can call for the blond and not for the other beers. At the moment you can not see on the site when the blond can be picked up but normally the refresh the page every sunday.

    Just follow the site and it will be clear...

    Thijs
     
    #34 Brabander, May 15, 2013
  15. bshaf

    bshaf Initiate (0) Jan 15, 2010 Texas

    Okay I'll see what happens Sunday then

    It just seems like there won't be any 12 for the week of 27/5 - 2/6 since the only calling day the week before is for blonde
     
    #35 bshaf, May 15, 2013
  16. SammyJ

    SammyJ Initiate (0) Mar 14, 2013 North Carolina

    Are you just visiting that week? Hopefully you can get the 8 or the 12, if you call on Wednesday the 22nd, the only thing you'll be able to get is the Blond. Though, I will say this, if you can get nothing else, the Blond is a heck of a consolation prize.
     
    #36 SammyJ, May 15, 2013
  17. DStoked

    DStoked Zealot (696) Sep 28, 2011 Ohio
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    I had all three in In de Vrede, and personally thought the blonde was, how do I say this, the most exceptional for what it was? It was by FAAAAAR the best blonde I've ever tasted. Yes, the others are exceptional beers, but there are other dubbels and quads in the same elite level.

    Also, they sell four packs of the 12 in the gift shop.
     
    #37 DStoked, May 16, 2013
  18. SammyJ

    SammyJ Initiate (0) Mar 14, 2013 North Carolina

    I bought a 3-variety pack. So far I've had the Blond and the 8. I agree with DStoked -- the Blond was exceptional in its category. Really something outstanding. I think maybe the 8 and 12 were too young to be truly appreciated at the cafe?

    Unfortunately, my bottle of 8 was completely skunked :slight_frown:. Fortunately, a friend had his which he allowed us all to share. It was really disappointing. I'm hoping to get into the 12 tonight, hopefully the 8 was just a bad bottle and not indicative of my handling of the pack.
     
    #38 SammyJ, May 21, 2013
  19. mrkrispy

    mrkrispy Initiate (0) Apr 5, 2006 California

    The stealth winner at In de Vrede is the pate'...don't tell anyone!
     
    #39 mrkrispy, May 22, 2013
  20. DStoked

    DStoked Zealot (696) Sep 28, 2011 Ohio
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    We got some too, and it was damn good! The cheese was great too...snuck some through customs coming back.
     
    #40 DStoked, May 22, 2013
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