Bringing cantillon back

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  1. Dchlocal

    Dchlocal Initiate (0) Jun 1, 2011 California

    I hae some family members going to Germany next year. I'm looking for some suggestions of some beer to jab them bring back. I can only think of having them bring back some cantillon. Never had it and it also has a high trade value for here in southern CA. Any other ideas or should I scrap it all together?
     
    #1 Dchlocal, Oct 13, 2012
  2. herrburgess

    herrburgess Grand Pooh-Bah (3,077) Nov 4, 2009 South Carolina
    Pooh-Bah

    Any other ideas about German beer besides Cantillon?
     
    #2 herrburgess, Oct 13, 2012
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  3. Leaf_hound

    Leaf_hound Initiate (0) Aug 29, 2012 California

    cantillion is not german. Its actually flemmish. You can probably still get it though.
     
    #3 Leaf_hound, Oct 13, 2012
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  4. herrburgess

    herrburgess Grand Pooh-Bah (3,077) Nov 4, 2009 South Carolina
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    Not in Germany, he can't. Good Lord, man. You can get Cantillon here. How about a selection of some of the best of the 1,000s of beers from the world's greatest brewing nation as a consolation? This place is so insane sometimes....
     
    #4 herrburgess, Oct 13, 2012
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  5. VncentLIFE

    VncentLIFE Initiate (0) Feb 16, 2011 North Carolina

    I know my roommate went to Belgium to get me some, and he failed. Said he saw it, but didnt want to deal with shipping and/or customs.
     
    #5 VncentLIFE, Oct 13, 2012
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    deleted_user_570457 Zealot (728) Feb 21, 2011

    99% positive OP created this thread to incite herrburgess' rage.
     
    #6 deleted_user_570457, Oct 13, 2012
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  7. herrburgess

    herrburgess Grand Pooh-Bah (3,077) Nov 4, 2009 South Carolina
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    If you go to Belgium, it's extraordinarily easy to find. Most any trip to Belgium will take you through Brussels, and likely through the very train station you can exit to walk to Cantillon. The place isn't exactly a secret these days....
     
    #7 herrburgess, Oct 13, 2012
  8. Leaf_hound

    Leaf_hound Initiate (0) Aug 29, 2012 California

    Serious I just bought 4 bottles of classic gueuze and I am anxiously waiting for my Liquor store to get the fou' foune in
     
    #8 Leaf_hound, Oct 13, 2012
  9. Leaf_hound

    Leaf_hound Initiate (0) Aug 29, 2012 California

    Oh, and I live in CA.........
     
    #9 Leaf_hound, Oct 13, 2012
  10. VncentLIFE

    VncentLIFE Initiate (0) Feb 16, 2011 North Carolina

    I havent been to Germany yet, but when I do, ill be at Cantillon.
     
    #10 VncentLIFE, Oct 13, 2012
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  11. herrburgess

    herrburgess Grand Pooh-Bah (3,077) Nov 4, 2009 South Carolina
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    Seems like it. I, myself, used to have to rent a car to drive from Germany to Belgium and load up on crates of Cantillon, Rodenbach Alexander, and Orval to take back with me back in the day.
     
    #11 herrburgess, Oct 13, 2012
  12. jtmartino

    jtmartino Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2010 California

    I went to Germany and didn't miss Cantillon. German beer is so good the first time you have it, you'll temporarily forget about anything else.

    My next trip, however, will take me west across the border.
     
    #12 jtmartino, Oct 13, 2012
  13. Patrick

    Patrick Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2007 Massachusetts

    I opened this thread thinking it was going to be about Justin Timberlake
     
    #13 Patrick, Oct 13, 2012
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  14. Dchlocal

    Dchlocal Initiate (0) Jun 1, 2011 California

    Where did you get it and how much? And to the others what other suggestions then? I'm slowly expanding from southern CA breweries.
     
    #14 Dchlocal, Oct 13, 2012
  15. FunkyMacGroovin

    FunkyMacGroovin Initiate (0) Sep 22, 2009 California

    You should probably have them pick up some Westy 12 for you too, as long as you're making them cross a border to get beer for you.
     
    #15 FunkyMacGroovin, Oct 13, 2012
  16. herrburgess

    herrburgess Grand Pooh-Bah (3,077) Nov 4, 2009 South Carolina
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    Now that you mention it, I guess to get the full U.S. craft beer culture effect he should have a third-party buy it in Germany in an overpriced bottle shop, then he should store it in a "cellar" (read: closet) for a few years, ask BAs when to open it, split it up into 2 oz. samples, and then brag about -- and post pictures of -- the tasting online.
     
    #16 herrburgess, Oct 13, 2012
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  17. Czar_chasm

    Czar_chasm Initiate (0) Jun 20, 2012 Michigan

    please, tell us how you really feel
     
    #17 Czar_chasm, Oct 13, 2012
  18. Dchlocal

    Dchlocal Initiate (0) Jun 1, 2011 California

    Wow so much anger ill will.
     
    #18 Dchlocal, Oct 13, 2012
  19. herrburgess

    herrburgess Grand Pooh-Bah (3,077) Nov 4, 2009 South Carolina
    Pooh-Bah

    Sorry for the initial hostility (and for you getting caught in the subsequent crossfire). Nothing personal. It seems like your question is sincere, so I guess I have two questions: 1. Where in Germany will they be? 2. Are you interested in German beer? As stated, you're very unlikely to find Cantillon anywhere in Germany.
     
    #19 herrburgess, Oct 13, 2012
  20. Dchlocal

    Dchlocal Initiate (0) Jun 1, 2011 California

    I guess I should have asked what can be brought back or sent that someone can only get over there. They will be in Berlin for the main part of the time other them that not totally sure. It's not until march of next year so just wanted to get a head start. Also I should have posted in the Germany forum too. I do know that cantillon and most of the Trappist stuff is in Brussels and around there but was just curious if it was cheaper to buy there and bring back here. Summing up what is some awesome stuff that someone can only get over there?
     
    #20 Dchlocal, Oct 13, 2012
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