Lambic Discussion Thread

[stakem1]

stakem did something similar happen to you a while back?

yes, but it wasnt JFK it was through customs in miami with a package from the netherlands. i also never got a call, it was all snail mail.

i wrote a very detailed description of the process and how to resolve this. i think its a international trade thread/discussion in the beer trading help subforum. ill edit this post or repost with a link

 

[stakem1]

Just got a call from JFK customs saying I have to fill out paperwork for my package to get clearance from the FDA before it can be released from customs

does anyone know what this process entails/how long it takes?

http://www.talkbeer.com/community/t...es-tips-tricks-advice.4863/page-2#post-170708

 

[harrymel1]

Just met a dude in a Wendy's parking lot 2,000 miles from home for something other than a *******. Batch 1 Cuvée René:

....But you still got a *******, right?

 

[SeaWatchman]

....But you still got a *******, right?

Natch.

 

[Fahmie25]

http://www.talkbeer.com/community/t...es-tips-tricks-advice.4863/page-2#post-170708

thanks for this. I went a bit overboard on this one, and it looks like my box is ~92lbs....makes sense why it was flagged. They did open it (the form they sent me included a list of contents). I'm now told that this will go to the FDA for review (can take 72 hours), and if all is okay after this (not really sure what "okay" means), they will release the package for final delivery...hopefully it doesnt take another two months!

 

[Beerontwowheels]

my box is ~92lbs

 

[SeaWatchman]

thanks for this. I went a bit overboard on this one, and it looks like my box is ~92lbs....makes sense why it was flagged. They did open it (the form they sent me included a list of contents). I'm now told that this will go to the FDA for review (can take 72 hours), and if all is okay after this (not really sure what "okay" means), they will release the package for final delivery...hopefully it doesnt take another two months!

Maximum deliverable weight for USPS is 70 pounds. I imagine that's why the online stores max out at 30kg (18btls).

 

[Fahmie25]

Maximum deliverable weight for USPS is 70 pounds. I imagine that's why the online stores max out at 30kg (18btls).

welp, this should be interesting then.

 

[Beerontwowheels]

welp, this should be interesting then.

Going to look something like this:

 

[thefleshlight]

Well if a store is moronic enough to ship one single solitary box that weighs 92lbs, you're gonna have a bad time

 

[jbeezification1]

thanks for this. I went a bit overboard on this one, and it looks like my box is ~92lbs....makes sense why it was flagged. They did open it (the form they sent me included a list of contents). I'm now told that this will go to the FDA for review (can take 72 hours), and if all is okay after this (not really sure what "okay" means), they will release the package for final delivery...hopefully it doesnt take another two months!

Hopefully the FDA doesn't have to open a few bottles and take samples. Good luck

 

[thefleshlight]

Hopefully the FDA doesn't have to open a few bottles and take samples. Good luck

If any loon bottles are in there, they're gonna check them first

 

[thefleshlight]

Shorties of loon bio goozie on etre ATM. Nothing else to jump about I don't think.

 

[wyatt1]

What time of the day do they normally add inventory to the site?

 

[SeaWatchman]

What time of the day do they normally add inventory to the site?

Has it really come to this?

 

[RyanG1]

What time of the day do they normally add inventory to the site?

Whatever time in Belgium is "Americans will least expect it."

 

[thefleshlight]

What time of the day do they normally add inventory to the site?

They add it after it's sold out.

Has it really come to this?

The beer scene just sucks anymore.

Whatever time in Belgium is "Americans will least expect it."

probably 9am their time, so 3am EST or midnight PST

 

[wyatt1]

Welcome to beer in 2015 guys. It is nice to meet you.

 

[BadJustin]

Buddy just hit me up "Hey that Tilquin **** you like, they have a Mure one and one with Prunes in it, you want?" **** to the yes, I do want. Schwing!

 

[SeaWatchman]

 

[nophunk]

Has it really come to this?

Srs? It's not like stuff sells out as soon as it's added.

 

[SeaWatchman]

Srs? It's not like stuff sells out as soon as it's added.

For every person I've seen posting about maxing out a box, you'd think you'd see more people actually drinking the stuff.

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[wyatt1]

Got it. Drink more lambic. Buy less lambic.

 

[nophunk]

For every person I've seen posting about maxing out a box, you'd think you'd see more people actually drinking the stuff.

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

You mean in the wild? In this thread? Lol.

My roommate popped this one on his birthday Saturday. Tasty, but not quite as jammy as the 2015 3f Kriek I popped earlier last week (didn't take a pic, just shared with friends).

My other buddy did some work for his masters in Paris/Spain/etc. for 6 weeks. He brought back some stuff to share, and we popped this one recently. This bottle was great, nice musk and bright lemons, significantly better than standard CR.

 

[nophunk]

wyatt brought over a ^2 this past Saturday. It was not a great bottle, or it's hit a weird stage. Slight cardboard, tons of oak. Once again, no picture

 

[Hookemhops13]

I drank a 2009 Marriage Parfait on Monday. It was delicious. Use your imagination.

 

[SSTroller]

I whacked off to my B2 Hommage on Tuesday. It was sublime. Use your imagination.








Seriously though, I drank a '14 3F OG earlier this week. Really loving that vintage! Don't think my others will last long.
No pics though cuz too lazy

 

[RyanG1]

I drank an A&.....

 

[wyatt1]

what bottles did you buy to keep the cellar full?

 

[MooseLang]

I whacked off to my B2 Hommage on Tuesday. It was sublime. Use your imagination.








Seriously though, I drank a '14 3F OG earlier this week. Really loving that vintage! Don't think my others will last long.
No pics though cuz too lazy

I was hoping to stretch my '14 3F OGs out for a while, but I just can't stop drinking them. One of my favorite vintages.

Anyone crack any '15 OGs?