looking for Rodenbach... trade or sell????

[halosld]

I'm starting to get very intrested in sour beers and i keep reading that rodenbach is a classic exaple of a sour. Never tried one but im goin to be brewing one in about 2 weeks. Im in the military stationed in Italy, obv great craft beer is hard to get here, so badically i was wonderinf if anyone can but and sell me a bottle or 2 or trade for something else. Can anyone help???

 

[dcHokie]

I'm starting to get very intrested in sour beers and i keep reading that rodenbach is a classic exaple of a sour. Never tried one but im goin to be brewing one in about 2 weeks. Im in the military stationed in Italy, obv great craft beer is hard to get here, so badically i was wonderinf if anyone can but and sell me a bottle or 2 or trade for something else. Can anyone help???

Here in the States, Rodenbach is generally available as a 'shelf beer' in most markets at around $10 USD. If you get domestic rates to an APO address it might be not be that costly to ship, though I'm unclear about APO shipping restrictions and customs regulations. International shipping on a couple of 750mLs would be pricey.

From a pure cost perspective, you might be better off just ordering from them directly: http://store.palmbreweries.com/italy/rodenbach/specials-en.htm?or=1628128725&cu=euro

Etre Gourmet is another good option for ordering hard to find sour beers.

 

[Gixxer]

This is not the answer you are looking for, but why don't you take some leave, and go on a road trip to Belgium and go on a few brewery tours! Buy a couple cases of Rodenbach, Boon, and while you are at it, stop at St Sixtus and get a case of Westvleteren 12. The westys are much cheaper from St sixtus compared to the black market. Oh, I almost forgot Hanssens artisanal. Their scarenbecca kriek is supposedly one of the best produced.

I was never able to figure out how to ship to an APO or receive alcohol to my APO at the time. you might have to find a friend who lives off base with a local address then possibly you could buy online.

 

[ArcaneXor]

Belgiuminabox.com might also be an option

 

[Failing_Ales]

Also look for stuff from Panil in Torrechiara. Their Barrique is a Flanders red style like rodenbach, and much more interesting to my taste.

 

[dantheman13]

While you are seeking out Belgian sours, try to find Cantillon Oude Gueuze. The king of sours.