Heading to Belgium in June

Discussion in 'Belgium' started by tduecen, May 14, 2015.

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  1. tduecen

    tduecen Initiate (0) May 6, 2014 Louisiana

    I am going to Belgium this summer for a few weeks and I was wondering if there is a place in Brussels I can package and send beer back home at?
    I know it will be rather pricey but I would like to send a couple of packages home of the beer I collect since I won't be able to fit everything in my suitcase.

    Thanks
     
  2. atpca

    atpca Pooh-Bah (1,652) Jun 10, 2013 California
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    Most of the local bottle shops will do this for you, but it's cheaper to buy another suit case and check a second bag. You should be able to get 12 x 750's in under the weight limit and there are two shops that sell luggage on the same block as Cantillon...
     
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  3. trevorjk

    trevorjk Initiate (0) Aug 28, 2009 Netherlands

    Otherwise, Contact BelgiuminaBox. Or Dylan Verduyn on Facebook (employee at BIAB)
     
  4. tduecen

    tduecen Initiate (0) May 6, 2014 Louisiana

    sweet thanks, I'm not sure which will be a safer way to send it back home so I may do both
     
  5. atpca

    atpca Pooh-Bah (1,652) Jun 10, 2013 California
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    I've traveled with a lot of beer (too much beer says my girlfriend). A hard sided suitcase, and a turn or two of bubble wrap around each bottle, clothes around the perimeter to ensure no shifting. Works great. Haven't lost a bottle yet. Had really good luck with some U-Line bubble-bags that I got in a trade once. They've crossed the Atlantic 6 times now.

    http://www.uline.com/BL_7600/Uline-Self-Seal-Bubble-Bags
     
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  6. Heretic42

    Heretic42 Savant (1,118) Aug 31, 2011 Texas

    In addition to what atpca suggested, if you can get wine shippers and pack them well, you can just check those as luggage.

    Of course shipping the beer means you don't have to lug it all with you to/from the airport.
     
  7. wesbray

    wesbray Initiate (0) Feb 29, 2012 Canada (AB)

    When exactly will you be there?
     
  8. tduecen

    tduecen Initiate (0) May 6, 2014 Louisiana

    Leaving the US on June 15 arriving June 16... we are staying in Brussels and we have a rental car. Plan on hitting Antwerp, Bruge, Luxembourg, Amsterdam, and a friend lives in Leige (sp?) and then we leave July 12 so we will be there basically 3 weeks.
     
  9. wesbray

    wesbray Initiate (0) Feb 29, 2012 Canada (AB)

    I'll be there from 14th-19th. Let me know if you're around and want to split some bottles.
     
  10. tduecen

    tduecen Initiate (0) May 6, 2014 Louisiana

    Will do.... Looking forward to 3 weeks of relaxing and drinking
     
  11. Bierkonijn

    Bierkonijn Initiate (0) May 20, 2013 Netherlands

    I allow myself to promote this little beer festival in Amsterdam on June 26/27, during your Europe trip. www.wildegist.nl
     
  12. simoen

    simoen Crusader (479) Apr 12, 2013 Belgium

    When you visit brugge go to Le Trappiste.
    A nice bar in a cellar. With international beers and local beers. Thats my favorite in Brugge. I live near Brugge. You can also visit brugs beertje, @ the pub, rose red, de garre, de kelk, de bierboom, 2be, poatersgat, duvelorium, brugs beer museum, brewery de halve maan, gambrinus. And many more.
     
  13. youbrewidrink

    youbrewidrink Initiate (0) Apr 9, 2009 Vermont

    I will be staying in Brugge 21 & 22 June. I have all the bars you mentioned on my list, please choose your 4 favorite. Remember that I am there on a Monday & Tuesday.
     
  14. wesbray

    wesbray Initiate (0) Feb 29, 2012 Canada (AB)

    I've heard 2be is a little overpriced/touristy?
     
  15. atpca

    atpca Pooh-Bah (1,652) Jun 10, 2013 California
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    Very touristy, mildly overpriced. On-par with the other tourist focused bottle shops in the area.
     
  16. jpbebeau

    jpbebeau Initiate (0) Sep 11, 2011 Washington

    I was just there yesterday. Only grabbed one beer (Boon Kriek Mariage Parfait) but it was very nice to sit outside overlooking the water.

    It seemed to me that Rose Red was the most overpriced spot, but I didn't have more than 1-2 beers at: Rose Red, De Garre (2 house tripels), 2be, De Kuppe and Trappiste.

    Climb the belfry.
     
  17. atomeyes

    atomeyes Initiate (0) Jul 13, 2011 Canada (ON)

    if you're going to luxembourg, go visit Dany at Fantome!
     
  18. simoen

    simoen Crusader (479) Apr 12, 2013 Belgium

    Indeed Rose Red is expensive. 2Be is okay.
    My top 4 is:
    Le trappiste
    Brugs beertje
    @ the pub
    De Garre.
    When you have more time:
    2Be
    De Kelk ( expensive)
    De bierboom ( cheap)
    Bruges beer museum
    Duvelorium
    Klein Venetiƫ ( Little/small Venice )
     
  19. simoen

    simoen Crusader (479) Apr 12, 2013 Belgium

    Maybe we can speak each other when your in Bruges.
     
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