Transporting beer from USA to EU

EseLocoSS · Jul 16, 2014

Taking a trip to Paris, Brussels, Prague, and Munich in a few weeks. Flying into Paris and then traveling by train between the cities. I'm taking an empty suitcase to bring beer back. I have all the material to pack the beer safely in the suitcase. I know I'll be fine bringing beer back. I was also considering possibly trying to bring some beer with me to the EU and setting up some IP trades while I'm there. Are there any extra precautions or things I need to know about taking beer from the USA to EU?

Cheers!

Iamjeff6 · Jul 16, 2014

Found this in an old thread...Hope it helps

mrandypandy said: ↑

My $0.02 on traveling with beer...

Some interesting domestic airline policy information:

TSA:
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/assistant/editorial_1189.shtm

Delta:
http://www.delta.com/traveling_checkin/baggage/dangerous_goods/index.jsp

United:
http://www.united.com/web/en-US/content/travel/baggage/fragile.aspx

Or if you don't want to read through them yourself:
Take as much alcohol (under 24% ABV) in your CHECKED bags.
Take 5 liters of alcohol (24% - 70% ABV) in your CHECKED bags.
Alcohol above 70% ABV is prohibited (but god only knows why you'd need to check Bacardi 151 or Everclear/Golden Grain in your bags).

Also, interestingly enough, United's policy states: "Up to 3.4 oz. (100 ml) of an alcoholic beverage may be taken through the security checkpoint, provided it is less than 70 percent alcohol by volume, in a container that is 3.4 oz. or smaller, and is carried in a plastic zip-top bag."

These are all general rules, and I would check with your carrier beforehand. I've flown 50+ times with beer in my checked bags to include bottles, growlers and cans. A few broken bottles here and there, but those were a result of lazy/poor packing jobs on my part. In my experience:

Bubble-wrap is your friend. Use it liberally.

If you're worried about spillage, put your bottles/growlers in zip-loc or plastic bags.

Pack tightly. Even bubble-wrapped bottles can break if everything else is loosely packed.

If you plan on doing this frequently, consider purchasing a luggage scale to help avoid any overweight baggage fees. Most airlines charge extra for any bags over 50 lbs.

If you plan on bringing back large quantities of beer, consider traveling with an empty duffel bag in your suitcase. On the trip back you can put dirty clothes and such in the duffel, and fill the suitcase with beer.

Bubble-wrap is your friend. Use it liberally.

Cheers, and travel safely!
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EseLocoSS · Jul 17, 2014

Iamjeff6 said: ↑

Found this in an old thread...Hope it helps
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Thanks

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