Help finding Cantillon in Massachusetts?

Discussion in 'New England' started by TylerKitchens, Dec 31, 2014.

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  1. TylerKitchens

    TylerKitchens Initiate (0) Apr 9, 2014 Massachusetts

    Hello fellow BA's,

    I was just wondering if Cantillon has any distribution in MA. I've seen them in America because of Instagram...lots of people find them in bottle shops. I don't really want to trade for them because I would have to trade a lot of beer to score one, but I would sure as hell pay for one! Any ideas?

    -Tyler
     
    #1 TylerKitchens, Dec 31, 2014
  2. rocksteady726

    rocksteady726 Initiate (0) Jul 17, 2007 Massachusetts

    They pop up really sporadically. I know Ball Square Fine Wines in Somerville seems to get about one or two cases a year, and I remember Craft Beer Cellar in Belmont having a lottery for some a few years back, but you can't reliably find it around. Your best bet is to order from somewhere like Belgium in a Box or Etre'.
     
    #2 rocksteady726, Dec 31, 2014
  3. TylerKitchens

    TylerKitchens Initiate (0) Apr 9, 2014 Massachusetts

    Will those places ship to MA, I thought it was kind of illegal...not that I'm against shipping in and out of Mass, i'm just wondering if those websites will allow it?
     
    #3 TylerKitchens, Dec 31, 2014
  4. Justin42

    Justin42 Initiate (0) Apr 3, 2013 Massachusetts
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    It also pops up in some bars/restaurants from time to time. Split an awesome bottle of 2013 Fou Foune with my finacee at The Hawthorne a couple months ago. It was ~$40, which I considered extremely reasonable.
     
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  5. ChrisMyhre

    ChrisMyhre Initiate (0) Sep 15, 2013 Massachusetts

    There are some bars with bottles if you're willing to spend a little extra. Armsby Abbey currently has Classic Gueuze.
     
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  6. TylerKitchens

    TylerKitchens Initiate (0) Apr 9, 2014 Massachusetts

    Where is this located?
     
    #6 TylerKitchens, Dec 31, 2014
  7. backbaybrewer

    backbaybrewer Zealot (712) Feb 26, 2010 Massachusetts
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    Worcester
     
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  8. backbaybrewer

    backbaybrewer Zealot (712) Feb 26, 2010 Massachusetts
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    It honestly wouldn't take too much effort to trade for some cantillon. There is enough out there to get it done. You just need to be willing to ship, and able to pick up some rarish beers that are available in this area. Do you go to treehouse ever? I'm sure you could find somebody willing to swap a cantillon for some treehouse growlers. Check the ISO/FT forum and you can get this done.
     
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  9. TylerKitchens

    TylerKitchens Initiate (0) Apr 9, 2014 Massachusetts

    Treehouse is a little far from me as I live in Peabody but I should be making a trip up to Hill Farmstead soon, that might do the trick...
     
    #9 TylerKitchens, Dec 31, 2014
  10. TylerKitchens

    TylerKitchens Initiate (0) Apr 9, 2014 Massachusetts

    You know what screw it...its only 1.5 hours away I might go Saturday!
     
    #10 TylerKitchens, Dec 31, 2014
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  11. benbking

    benbking Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2009 Rhode Island

    sometimes they have Loons at Hill too
     
    #11 benbking, Dec 31, 2014
  12. ChrisMyhre

    ChrisMyhre Initiate (0) Sep 15, 2013 Massachusetts

    Well worth the effort, Tree House and Trillium are both putting out world class beers.
     
    #12 ChrisMyhre, Dec 31, 2014
  13. TylerKitchens

    TylerKitchens Initiate (0) Apr 9, 2014 Massachusetts

    In Salem?
     
    #13 TylerKitchens, Dec 31, 2014
  14. TylerKitchens

    TylerKitchens Initiate (0) Apr 9, 2014 Massachusetts

    I love Trillium and Night Shift
     
    #14 TylerKitchens, Dec 31, 2014
  15. MattOC

    MattOC Pooh-Bah (2,100) Jan 13, 2013 Massachusetts
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  16. TylerKitchens

    TylerKitchens Initiate (0) Apr 9, 2014 Massachusetts

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  17. Justin42

    Justin42 Initiate (0) Apr 3, 2013 Massachusetts
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    Sorry, yes in Boston. It was fancy, they even served it in a fancy bucket of ice to keep it chilled. :slight_smile:
     
    #17 Justin42, Dec 31, 2014
  18. HighLowJack

    HighLowJack Savant (1,230) Jun 5, 2013 Massachusetts
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    lambic on ice would make the Belgians cry :slight_smile:

    places over there serve at cellar temp
     
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  19. GiantCogs

    GiantCogs Initiate (0) Oct 25, 2012 Massachusetts

    Sounds like you are North Shore, but I've seen Cantillion at the Dirty Truth in Northampton pretty regularly. Also at The Moan and Dove in Amherst. I would wager their proximity to Shelton Bros headquarters has factor in their supply.

    You're better off keeping an out Drie Fonteinen. Cheaper, more available, and just as good if not better. Other wise you have to pay restaurant prices, pay shipping costs, or count your blessings.
     
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  20. TylerKitchens

    TylerKitchens Initiate (0) Apr 9, 2014 Massachusetts

    Yep Peabody...I really love lambics I'll keep my eyes peeled and grab some 3F in the meantime I can find it pretty regularly. Just trying to source one bottle for my girlfriend, she is really into Lambics as well and it's her birthday on 1/24/15
     
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