Belgium Travel Thread

[steinbbr]

I’ll be getting into Brussels tomorrow if anyone wants to meet up and share bottles. I’ll likely be hitting LoD in the afternoon and Moeder in the evening.

 

[Digita7693]

Long time lambic lover booking my flight for my first trip to Brussels today. Going in April for night of great thirst and hopefully quintessence. Are there any guesses for when quintessence is? My wife was there 10 years ago so we have some stuff figured out but any suggestions/ tips for the trip would be greatly appreciated. Reading through thread now.

1st of May according to Jean.

Cheers and see you there.

 

[BeerWorld]

I’ll be getting into Brussels tomorrow if anyone wants to meet up and share bottles. I’ll likely be hitting LoD in the afternoon and Moeder in the evening.

Keep me posted on this thread if possible. I will be traveling to Antwerp tomorrow and depending on what time I get back I might be available to meet up at Moeder (at Fontainas?).

 

[steinbbr]

Keep me posted on this thread if possible. I will be traveling to Antwerp tomorrow and depending on what time I get back I might be available to meet up at Moeder (at Fontainas?).

Sounds good. Yeah I was planning on Fontainas.

 

[Digita7693]

Probably head to Brussels on the 1st of Dec if anyone is around for a beer that evening.

Cheers

 

[vav1]

I just rolled in from Cologne, i have 5pm meeting but could meet for dinner perhaps, i was thinking Moeder for sure.

 

[vav1]

At De La Senne now, not sure where i'll hit to have din din, Yvan's going to make me a list of spots. Zinnebier on tap right now came out of the warm room this morning

 

[vav1]

Popped into Nüetnigenough for dinner. Hotel next if anyone wants to meet up tomorrow I’m open!

 

[steinbbr]

Popped into Nüetnigenough for dinner. Hotel next if anyone wants to meet up tomorrow I’m open!

I’ll be around tomorrow, hit me up.

 

[steinbbr]

Cross posting in hopes someone shows up to Moeder Lambic and helps me finish bottles. First drink is on me!

 

[BeerWorld]

Cross posting in hopes someone shows up to Moeder Lambic and helps me finish bottles. First drink is on me!

Er....Eating get dinner now nearby and can be the in an hour. Too late? First bottle is on me.

 

[steinbbr]

Er....Eating get dinner now nearby and can be the in an hour. Too late? First bottle is on me.

Never too late!! Sounds like a plan.

 

[BeerWorld]

Never too late!! Sounds like a plan.

Ok. Leaving now. Will be there in a minute. Jansport backpack and a goatee. Flag me down if you see me.

 

[BeerWorld]

Cross posting in hopes someone shows up to Moeder Lambic and helps me finish bottles. First drink is on me!

This worked out nice. Ended up tasting that bottle and sharing Framboos 2014. Met up with a few new folks too. Good times at Moeder Lambic Fontainas.

 

[vav1]

Welp, i can die happy. Orval was absolutely incredible.

 

[Digita7693]

So I’ll be in Brussels 1-2 dec and 8-9.

Cheers

 

[SeaWatchman]

So I’ll be in Brussels 1-2 dec and 8-9.

Cheers

 

[LuxWanderer]

So I’ll be in Brussels 1-2 dec and 8-9.

Cheers

you should get to Antwerp on the 2nd and join us at Billie's Craft Beer Festival

 

[Digita7693]

you should get to Antwerp on the 2nd and join us at Billie's Craft Beer Festival

Looks cool, not gonna make it. Have some Brews business to take care of.
Enjoy!

 

[Digita7693]

I would go with you in December, but will be in Florida later in December/ New Years.

 

[SeaWatchman]

I would go with you in December, but will be in Florida later in December/ New Years.

I know you would. I just miss you. :-*

 

[Digita7693]

I know you would. I just miss you. :-*

<3

 

[BelgianChris]

So I’ll be in Brussels 1-2 dec and 8-9.

Cheers

Day of lambic at Grote Dorst 2 Dec ?

 

[NAD1983]

Eurostar coming in hot with yours truly. Moeder, dinner (TBD), and late night frites tonight.

I. Am. Excited.

 

[Digita7693]

Eurostar coming in hot with yours truly. Moeder, dinner (TBD), and late night frites tonight.

I. Am. Excited.

no message that youre coming, hater.

 

[NAD1983]

no message that youre coming, hater.

My wife is in tow and it’s a quick trip, Fri - Sun. Next time!

 

[SeaWatchman]

My wife is in tow and it’s a quick trip, Fri - Sun. Next time!

It's always fun to sit there and play "spot the SO who would rather be anywhere else" while drinking lambic.

 

[shanrath]

So I’ll be in Brussels 1-2 dec and 8-9.

Cheers

I’ll be there with my girlfriend from 8-10th if you’re looking to split bottles!

 

[NAD1983]

It's always fun to sit there and play "spot the SO who would rather be anywhere else" while drinking lambic.

You mean the SO who had pours/split bottles of everything I ordered, plus 3 pours of DHVL gin at Moeder tonight?

 

[Digita7693]

I’ll be there with my girlfriend from 8-10th if you’re looking to split bottles!

Could swing by Cantillon for a bottle or two in the afternoon. Possibly setup a trade too if youre bringing anything from the states.

Cheers

 

[snuffy707]

Any suggestions on where to buy a 12 bottle shipper from? I'll be in Brussels, Bruges, Ghent, and Antwerp. I checked with BIAB but they won't sell me a shipper unless I have them ship it for me.

 

[rrryanc]

Any suggestions on where to buy a 12 bottle shipper from? I'll be in Brussels, Bruges, Ghent, and Antwerp. I checked with BIAB but they won't sell me a shipper unless I have them ship it for me.

Lazenne is what I've used in the past. They're in France, but I just had it shipped to my hotel.

 

[Gaseous Clay]

Lazenne shippers are great, I second rrryanc's comment. Cantillon offers their own shipping bags which are just as nice (I think theyre actually Lazenne bags/boxes) but they dont always have them in stock.

 

[SeaWatchman]

Lazenne is what I've used in the past. They're in France, but I just had it shipped to my hotel.

I'm having a 12btl shipper sent to 3F, but they're like 40euros. I guess it beats shipping it all home myself though.

Lazenne shippers are great, I second rrryanc's comment. Cantillon offers their own shipping bags which are just as nice (I think theyre actually Lazenne bags/boxes) but they dont always have them in stock.

Yep, they're the same "Wine ship" brand ones.

 

[rrryanc]

I'm having a 12btl shipper sent to 3F, but they're like 40euros. I guess it beats shipping it all home myself though.



Yep, they're the same "Wine ship" brand ones.

That seems high to me. Earlier this year I had 2 large 12 bottle Styrofoam shippers sent to my hotel in Brussels for $51 including tax and shipping.

 

[SeaWatchman]

That seems high to me. Earlier this year I had 2 large 12 bottle Styrofoam shippers sent to my hotel in Brussels for $51 including tax and shipping.

I thought so too, but they're 24.90 euro + 14.90 shipping to Belgium.

 

[snuffy707]

Thanks guys! I saw Lazenne mentioned earlier in the thread as a ship to yourself option. Seems like the safest plan to ensure I get one if Cantillon happens to be out of stock.

 

[Gaseous Clay]

Aw man I had one sent to Finland for ~100 euro, 40 euro would have been far more preferred.

 

[snuffy707]

I thought so too, but they're 24.90 euro + 14.90 shipping to Belgium.

It Was €54 shipped for two today.

 

[omegagogetass4]

I will be visiting Belgium with NY girlfriend in late December/early January. Anyone want to share some vintage bottles at Grote Dorst on Christmas morning?