Belgium Travel Thread

[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?

 

[omegagogetass4]

I can also bring whatever beer I have or beer from San Diego to share

 

[Saind]

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?

opperkleurder

 

[bostonvert]

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?

I dont think they will be open on Christmas day, I'll check when I stop by next time

 

[Saind]

I dont think they will be open on Christmas day, I'll check when I stop by next time

They are actually

 

[omegagogetass4]

I dont think they will be open on Christmas day, I'll check when I stop by next time

I sent them an email and they said they will be, very fortunately for me. My first time in Belgium and my first day, spending it at the happiest place on earth.

 

[LuxWanderer]

Anyone gonna be at Billie's Craft Beer Festival this weekend in Antwerp? Will be attending Saturday

 

[Saind]

Anyone gonna be at Billie's Craft Beer Festival this weekend in Antwerp? Will be attending Saturday

Going on sunday. If the amount of notifications I'm getting on Facebook is an indication of how the ticket sales are going it's not going to be too crowded tho

 

[GetchaPull]

Anyone gonna be at Billie's Craft Beer Festival this weekend in Antwerp? Will be attending Saturday

Wanted to, but can't make it.

 

[LuxWanderer]

Going on sunday. If the amount of notifications I'm getting on Facebook is an indication of how the ticket sales are going it's not going to be too crowded tho

Was thinking the same thing. Beer list looks pretty great, and who doesn't like to spend a weekend in Antwerp

 

[Saind]

Was thinking the same thing. Beer list looks pretty great, and who doesn't like to spend a weekend in Antwerp

I'm not sure how I feel about dividing the beer list over two days
Can't go on Saturday so I'm missing out on some cool stuff.