Lambic Discussion Thread

[mjohnson171]

Logged onto BiaB to check on the 3F packs and happily realized I have 49 euros in voucher points to redeem!

 

[BeersMorgan]

Just curious, what would the shipping be on that pack? Gotta be more than a regular box with the weight of the mags, right?

 

[capnmike]

Logged onto BiaB to check on the 3F packs and happily realized I have 49 euros in voucher points to redeem!

Dammit, I almost wish you hadn't said anything...I've never cashed a voucher yet, so I have 81 EUR....

Still, tho...

 

[boogercrack]

the reset password link is royally ****** and i cant log in anymore on biab.

this could be a message from god.

 

[The Red Viper]

Just curious, what would the shipping be on that pack? Gotta be more than a regular box with the weight of the mags, right?

It weighs 24.98kg and a 30kg box is 100€ to ship (comes out a bit cheaper than Etre per bottle). So you could add three 75cl bottles to fill a box.

 

[BSimp603]

I’m farting around the site and stumbled upon this thread and subsequently Etre.

Explain this to me like I’m a child, because shipping seems insane. Do you guys just load up boxes and then ship at the same rate? How does this all work?

 

[MikeG1]

I’m farting around the site and stumbled upon this thread and subsequently Etre.

Explain this to me like I’m a child, because shipping seems insane. Do you guys just load up boxes and then ship at the same rate? How does this all work?

You can optimize shipping (Etre at 25kg/90 Euro , BiaB at 30kg/100 Euro) where the cost works out to roughly $6 - $9 per bottle shipped. Its not too bad. Prices are pretty decent compared to what you would pay if you could ever find on shelf in USA.

 

[The Red Viper]

I’m farting around the site and stumbled upon this thread and subsequently Etre.

Explain this to me like I’m a child, because shipping seems insane. Do you guys just load up boxes and then ship at the same rate? How does this all work?

You just have to figure the shipping cost as part of the bottle cost. In some cases shipping may be half or even more of what a bottle costs. In most cases, it’s still cheaper than cheapest shelf prices in the US, especially when you consider tax.

 

[sherm10161]

In most cases, it’s still cheaper than cheapest shelf prices in the US, especially when you consider tax.

I’ve found this to be true, but just for clarification for BSimp603, it’s not *significantly* cheaper. Maybe a buck or two.

 

[NClambicguy]

I’ve found this to be true, but just for clarification for BSimp603, it’s not *significantly* cheaper. Maybe a buck or two.

3F OG value packs come out to like $16 per bottle shipped. They are $30 plus tax on the shelf here

 

[sherm10161]

3F OG value packs come out to like $16 per bottle shipped. They are $30 plus tax on the shelf here

Definitely one of the better deals. I remember them coming to about $18 per last time I ordered one, a few years back. Versus $21 on the shelf after tax. Then again, I haven’t seen it on the shelf in Wisconsin in probably 5 years.

 

[Shrimp Store]

Had a VAT109 last night. FFFuuuuu this was good. Not as delicate as the 50N, but still very good. Text book Boon woodiness with a hint of cognac, lightly funky, light lemon, medium acidity.

Would bang regularly.

 

[The Red Viper]

Had a VAT109 last night. FFFuuuuu this was good. Not as delicate as the 50N, but still very good. Text book Boon woodiness with a hint of cognac, lightly funky, light lemon, medium acidity.

Would bang regularly.

Agree, had one last month and it was fantastic. I love the whole Vat series but this is up there with 44 as the best.

 

[jbeezification1]

Props to my 23 month old for the 4am wake-up

 

[JCastle1]

Had a VAT109 last night. FFFuuuuu this was good. Not as delicate as the 50N, but still very good. Text book Boon woodiness with a hint of cognac, lightly funky, light lemon, medium acidity.

Would bang regularly.

Had one recently and loved it. Mine was very mineral and funky.

 

[stupac2]

Definitely one of the better deals. I remember them coming to about $18 per last time I ordered one, a few years back. Versus $21 on the shelf after tax. Then again, I haven’t seen it on the shelf in Wisconsin in probably 5 years.

Yeah that's the real thing, without ordering from Etre I wouldn't have any Cantillon Gueuze from the last like 3 years. The price differential is a lot less than it used to be, but it's basically the only way to get anything.

I miss the days of being able to get seasonals on there too, oh well.

 

[Shrimp Store]

Agree, had one last month and it was fantastic. I love the whole Vat series but this is up there with 44 as the best.

Had one recently and loved it. Mine was very mineral and funky.

Yeah, I know of one other place in town that has a heap of them. Might just buy them out. I am thinking this will go well over time.

 

[Shrimp Store]

Recently joined this forum and decided this was the thread I was going to read from scratch (up to page 26). So, if you get a random like for a post back in 2013 it will be from, in all likelihood, me!

Some great (and very funny) reading in here!

I made it everyone - fyi

 

[The Red Viper]

Yeah, I know of one other place in town that has a heap of them. Might just buy them out. I am thinking this will go well over time.

Out of curiosity what do these cost on shelf in the US? We don’t get Boon here so I’ve never seen the Vat beers stateside.

 

[skrip]

Out of curiosity what do these cost on shelf in the US? We don’t get Boon here so I’ve never seen the Vat beers stateside.

i've seen 109 around NYC for $20-22

 

[Digita7693]

i've seen 109 around NYC for $20-22

Ouch! And I thought it was expensive when it was over 7€ here; granted, $20 is still cheaper than many American wild ales

 

[stakem1]

Definitely one of the better deals. I remember them coming to about $18 per last time I ordered one, a few years back. Versus $21 on the shelf after tax. Then again, I haven’t seen it on the shelf in Wisconsin in probably 5 years.

tommyguz talked me into splitting a girardin volume pack a couple years back and I am honestly pissed I didnt turn around and buy another one just for myself. I think 75cls came out to $13 or 14 after shipping. A couple weeks later he spotted 375’s on the shelf for $15 a piece. Pretty much immediately after that we went to order more and the price got hiked up on BIAB too.

 

[holldy01]

Ouch! And I thought it was expensive when it was over 7€ here; granted, $20 is still cheaper than many American wild ales

You have to remember that’s nyc prices. I’ve seen them as low as $11-12 although recently saw a volume pack for ~$60 and talking to the guy who ran the shop he said their prices have gone up so idk

 

[SeaWatchman]

I made it everyone - fyi

May of 2017 until now, that’s some commitment.

 

[boogercrack]

You have to remember that’s nyc prices. I’ve seen them as low as $11-12 although recently saw a volume pack for ~$60 and talking to the guy who ran the shop he said their prices have gone up so idk

https://specsonline.com/shop/beer/oude-geuze-boon-a-lancienne-vat-109-mono-blend/

~$19/375 here in TX (where they were available)

 

[wuntrikpony]

Am I correct that GCB Brut isn't available anywhere onsite?

 

[steinbbr]

Am I correct that GCB Brut isn't available anywhere onsite?

That’s my understanding. Only released at BLX fest 18, but what do I know.

 

[NClambicguy]

Am I correct that GCB Brut isn't available anywhere onsite?

Hoping it will be available onsite at my home once I get back in September. Care for a share?

 

[wuntrikpony]

Hoping it will be available onsite at my home once I get back in September. Care for a share?

 

[MikeG1]

Filling up my Etre box and need some advice - Oud Beersel Oude Kriek - worth it? I don't think I've ever had and the price seems very decent for a 750ml kriek.