Shipping in cold conditions from Belgium

Discussion in 'Trade Talk' started by Poostar33, Dec 10, 2018.

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  1. Poostar33

    Poostar33 Initiate (0) May 8, 2017 Arkansas

    I have traded a few times with a partner from belgium. Mainly cantillon lambics that are not easy to replace. My question is how worried should i be about a package getting to cold whilst in transit. Anyone ever dealt with off tastes from beer being frozen? Am I overthinking this?
     
    #1 Poostar33, Dec 10, 2018
  2. Snowcrash000

    Snowcrash000 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,041) Oct 4, 2017 Germany
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    Well, if beer in glass bottles actually freezes, off-flavors are gonna be the least if your worries, even though I don't think these are likely to occur.

    I'd be a lot more worried about those bottles actually bursting, which is why I won't ship Lambic into sub-zero temperatures.
     
    #2 Snowcrash000, Dec 10, 2018
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  3. Poostar33

    Poostar33 Initiate (0) May 8, 2017 Arkansas

    Right now it looks like its only around 40F over there and the same where i live. I just dont know about the in between. Should I re think my trade?
     
    #3 Poostar33, Dec 10, 2018
  4. 7irondave

    7irondave Pooh-Bah (1,918) Jun 22, 2016 Massachusetts
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    #4 7irondave, Dec 10, 2018
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  5. Poostar33

    Poostar33 Initiate (0) May 8, 2017 Arkansas

    #5 Poostar33, Dec 10, 2018
  6. SammyJaxxxx

    SammyJaxxxx Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2012 New Jersey

    This is your answer right here. Why take the chance? Wait until Spring.
     
    #6 SammyJaxxxx, Dec 11, 2018
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