bringing beer back from europe
Sep 17th 2006, 1:11 pm
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Re: bringing beer back from europe
Martin wrote:
> I can't buy Shepherd Neame or Black Sheep in NL.
Particularly if it's cask-conditioned.
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dgs
> I can't buy Shepherd Neame or Black Sheep in NL.
Particularly if it's cask-conditioned.
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Sep 17th 2006, 7:57 pm
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Re: bringing beer back from europe
On Sun, 17 Sep 2006 18:11:45 -0700, dgs <[email protected]> wrote:
>Martin wrote:
>> I can't buy Shepherd Neame or Black Sheep in NL.
>Particularly if it's cask-conditioned.
Not even in bottles
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>Martin wrote:
>> I can't buy Shepherd Neame or Black Sheep in NL.
>Particularly if it's cask-conditioned.
Not even in bottles
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Martin
Sep 18th 2006, 1:38 am
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Re: bringing beer back from europe
On Sun, 17 Sep 2006 18:10:14 -0700, dgs <[email protected]> wrote:
>itsmine wrote:
>> [...]
>> Thanks for the link but we will be in The Czech Republic, The
>> Netherlands and Belgium this year.
>When are you going? We'll be in Belgium and Germany in just a few
>weeks.
My brother and I will be there just after Christmas and staying until
after NYE. You all have a great time.
>itsmine wrote:
>> [...]
>> Thanks for the link but we will be in The Czech Republic, The
>> Netherlands and Belgium this year.
>When are you going? We'll be in Belgium and Germany in just a few
>weeks.
My brother and I will be there just after Christmas and staying until
after NYE. You all have a great time.
Sep 18th 2006, 4:29 am
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Re: bringing beer back from europe
dgs wrote:
> Lennart Petersen wrote:
> > Sounds odd to waste a lot of airplane fuel just to bring beer over the
> > Atlantic.
> Your logic here really, really sucks. So what if someone brings back
> ten bottles of a hard-to-find beer or wine? How is this different from
> transporting someone else who weighs a few more kgs than I do? Is it a
> waste of airplane fuel to transport that person as well?
In any case the plane is flying, might as well load it with as much tonnage
as possible (beer or human...) for maximum efficiency...
> > How many New Orleans have to be destroyed until people realize the green
> > house effect ?
> I give up. How many? Other cities have been destroyed by weather
> phenomena as well. How many of those were destroyed by the "green house
> effect?"
The great Dutch North Sea flood of 1952...???
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Greg
> Lennart Petersen wrote:
> > Sounds odd to waste a lot of airplane fuel just to bring beer over the
> > Atlantic.
> Your logic here really, really sucks. So what if someone brings back
> ten bottles of a hard-to-find beer or wine? How is this different from
> transporting someone else who weighs a few more kgs than I do? Is it a
> waste of airplane fuel to transport that person as well?
In any case the plane is flying, might as well load it with as much tonnage
as possible (beer or human...) for maximum efficiency...
> > How many New Orleans have to be destroyed until people realize the green
> > house effect ?
> I give up. How many? Other cities have been destroyed by weather
> phenomena as well. How many of those were destroyed by the "green house
> effect?"
The great Dutch North Sea flood of 1952...???
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Greg
Oct 11th 2006, 3:19 am
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Re: bringing beer back from europe
Lennart Petersen wrote:
> "itsmine" <[email protected]> skrev i meddelandet
> news:[email protected]...
>> On Fri, 15 Sep 2006 16:52:44 GMT, "Gregory Morrow"
>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>> Dave Frightens Me wrote:
>>>> On Fri, 15 Sep 2006 11:34:59 +0200, Martin <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>>> On Fri, 15 Sep 2006 11:26:02 +0200, Dave Frightens Me
>>>>> <deepfreudmoors@eITmISaACTUALLYiREAL!l.nu> wrote:
>>>>>> On Thu, 14 Sep 2006 20:17:27 -0500, itsmine <[email protected]>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>> In the past I have brought back as much as 30 bottles of beer in my
>>>>>>> carry on. This year don't think I don't think I can do it because of
>>>>>>> all the new rules. It will have to go in my checked luggage.
>>>>>>> Any ideas how to make it tolerate/survive the trip back in checked
>>>>>>> luggage??
>>>>>> It's going to be easier to buy it when you get back home!
>>>>> Like buying Black Sheep & Shepherd Neame beer is in NL? I don't think
>>>>> so.
>>>> Why would you even bother?
>>> And in the end it's *just* beer, there are many score to chose from
>>> wherever
>>> you are...it's not like being behind the old Iron Curtain and having to
>>> smuggle jeans or rock records or something.
>> You obviously drink only to get drunk and are unable to enjoy an
>> occasional glass of beer that is unique and differrent than the beers
>> at the local grocery store or bar.
>> plonk
> Assuming you like beer you have to know that beer from a barrel served in a
> bar is superior to beer from a bottle or can.
>
>
Except, that is, for the many bottle-conditioned ales in Belgium and
Northern France needless to say. I know what you're saying, but there
are notable exceptions.
M
http://www.cannes-or-bust.com/
> "itsmine" <[email protected]> skrev i meddelandet
> news:[email protected]...
>> On Fri, 15 Sep 2006 16:52:44 GMT, "Gregory Morrow"
>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>> Dave Frightens Me wrote:
>>>> On Fri, 15 Sep 2006 11:34:59 +0200, Martin <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>>> On Fri, 15 Sep 2006 11:26:02 +0200, Dave Frightens Me
>>>>> <deepfreudmoors@eITmISaACTUALLYiREAL!l.nu> wrote:
>>>>>> On Thu, 14 Sep 2006 20:17:27 -0500, itsmine <[email protected]>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>> In the past I have brought back as much as 30 bottles of beer in my
>>>>>>> carry on. This year don't think I don't think I can do it because of
>>>>>>> all the new rules. It will have to go in my checked luggage.
>>>>>>> Any ideas how to make it tolerate/survive the trip back in checked
>>>>>>> luggage??
>>>>>> It's going to be easier to buy it when you get back home!
>>>>> Like buying Black Sheep & Shepherd Neame beer is in NL? I don't think
>>>>> so.
>>>> Why would you even bother?
>>> And in the end it's *just* beer, there are many score to chose from
>>> wherever
>>> you are...it's not like being behind the old Iron Curtain and having to
>>> smuggle jeans or rock records or something.
>> You obviously drink only to get drunk and are unable to enjoy an
>> occasional glass of beer that is unique and differrent than the beers
>> at the local grocery store or bar.
>> plonk
> Assuming you like beer you have to know that beer from a barrel served in a
> bar is superior to beer from a bottle or can.
>
>
Except, that is, for the many bottle-conditioned ales in Belgium and
Northern France needless to say. I know what you're saying, but there
are notable exceptions.
M
http://www.cannes-or-bust.com/
Oct 11th 2006, 4:05 am
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Re: bringing beer back from europe
On Wed, 11 Oct 2006 17:19:52 +0200, Michael <[email protected]>
wrote:
>> Assuming you like beer you have to know that beer from a barrel served in a
>> bar is superior to beer from a bottle or can.
>>
>Except, that is, for the many bottle-conditioned ales in Belgium and
>Northern France needless to say.
And the UK.
-- Larry
wrote:
>> Assuming you like beer you have to know that beer from a barrel served in a
>> bar is superior to beer from a bottle or can.
>>
>Except, that is, for the many bottle-conditioned ales in Belgium and
>Northern France needless to say.
And the UK.
-- Larry
Oct 11th 2006, 4:31 am
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On Wed, 11 Oct 2006 17:19:52 +0200, Michael <[email protected]>
wrote:
>Lennart Petersen wrote:
>> "itsmine" <[email protected]> skrev i meddelandet
>> news:[email protected]...
>>> On Fri, 15 Sep 2006 16:52:44 GMT, "Gregory Morrow"
>>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>> Dave Frightens Me wrote:
>>>>> On Fri, 15 Sep 2006 11:34:59 +0200, Martin <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>>>> On Fri, 15 Sep 2006 11:26:02 +0200, Dave Frightens Me
>>>>>> <deepfreudmoors@eITmISaACTUALLYiREAL!l.nu> wrote:
>>>>>>> On Thu, 14 Sep 2006 20:17:27 -0500, itsmine <[email protected]>
>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>> In the past I have brought back as much as 30 bottles of beer in my
>>>>>>>> carry on. This year don't think I don't think I can do it because of
>>>>>>>> all the new rules. It will have to go in my checked luggage.
>>>>>>>> Any ideas how to make it tolerate/survive the trip back in checked
>>>>>>>> luggage??
>>>>>>> It's going to be easier to buy it when you get back home!
>>>>>> Like buying Black Sheep & Shepherd Neame beer is in NL? I don't think
>>>>>> so.
>>>>> Why would you even bother?
>>>> And in the end it's *just* beer, there are many score to chose from
>>>> wherever
>>>> you are...it's not like being behind the old Iron Curtain and having to
>>>> smuggle jeans or rock records or something.
>>> You obviously drink only to get drunk
I don't know who "you" is. It doesn't describe the reason I drink beer
>>> and are unable to enjoy an
>>> occasional glass of beer that is unique and differrent than the beers
>>> at the local grocery store or bar.
I enjoy both Black Sheep & Shepherd Neame beer there is nothing like
either on sale locally. Of the stuff in the local grocery stores only
Lidl and Aldi sell anything I like.
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Martin
wrote:
>Lennart Petersen wrote:
>> "itsmine" <[email protected]> skrev i meddelandet
>> news:[email protected]...
>>> On Fri, 15 Sep 2006 16:52:44 GMT, "Gregory Morrow"
>>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>> Dave Frightens Me wrote:
>>>>> On Fri, 15 Sep 2006 11:34:59 +0200, Martin <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>>>> On Fri, 15 Sep 2006 11:26:02 +0200, Dave Frightens Me
>>>>>> <deepfreudmoors@eITmISaACTUALLYiREAL!l.nu> wrote:
>>>>>>> On Thu, 14 Sep 2006 20:17:27 -0500, itsmine <[email protected]>
>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>> In the past I have brought back as much as 30 bottles of beer in my
>>>>>>>> carry on. This year don't think I don't think I can do it because of
>>>>>>>> all the new rules. It will have to go in my checked luggage.
>>>>>>>> Any ideas how to make it tolerate/survive the trip back in checked
>>>>>>>> luggage??
>>>>>>> It's going to be easier to buy it when you get back home!
>>>>>> Like buying Black Sheep & Shepherd Neame beer is in NL? I don't think
>>>>>> so.
>>>>> Why would you even bother?
>>>> And in the end it's *just* beer, there are many score to chose from
>>>> wherever
>>>> you are...it's not like being behind the old Iron Curtain and having to
>>>> smuggle jeans or rock records or something.
>>> You obviously drink only to get drunk
I don't know who "you" is. It doesn't describe the reason I drink beer
>>> and are unable to enjoy an
>>> occasional glass of beer that is unique and differrent than the beers
>>> at the local grocery store or bar.
I enjoy both Black Sheep & Shepherd Neame beer there is nothing like
either on sale locally. Of the stuff in the local grocery stores only
Lidl and Aldi sell anything I like.
--
Martin
Oct 11th 2006, 8:42 am
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Re: bringing beer back from europe
"Michael" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]. ..
> Lennart Petersen wrote:
>> "itsmine" <[email protected]> skrev i meddelandet
>> news:[email protected]...
>>> On Fri, 15 Sep 2006 16:52:44 GMT, "Gregory Morrow"
>>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>> Dave Frightens Me wrote:
>>>>> On Fri, 15 Sep 2006 11:34:59 +0200, Martin <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>>>> On Fri, 15 Sep 2006 11:26:02 +0200, Dave Frightens Me
>>>>>> <deepfreudmoors@eITmISaACTUALLYiREAL!l.nu> wrote:
>>>>>>> On Thu, 14 Sep 2006 20:17:27 -0500, itsmine <[email protected]>
>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>> In the past I have brought back as much as 30 bottles of beer in my
>>>>>>>> carry on. This year don't think I don't think I can do it because
>>>>>>>> of
>>>>>>>> all the new rules. It will have to go in my checked luggage.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>snip<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< <<
Well, the answer is, don't fly - drive instead :o)
We set off from our house in Lancashire in the UK, drove through Belgium and
Germany to our destinations of the Czech Republic and Poland, then brought
this little lot back with us - should keep us going for a week or two :o)
http://www.prestoncwu.co.uk/dvd/IMGP1328sml.jpg
John.
news:[email protected]. ..
> Lennart Petersen wrote:
>> "itsmine" <[email protected]> skrev i meddelandet
>> news:[email protected]...
>>> On Fri, 15 Sep 2006 16:52:44 GMT, "Gregory Morrow"
>>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>> Dave Frightens Me wrote:
>>>>> On Fri, 15 Sep 2006 11:34:59 +0200, Martin <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>>>> On Fri, 15 Sep 2006 11:26:02 +0200, Dave Frightens Me
>>>>>> <deepfreudmoors@eITmISaACTUALLYiREAL!l.nu> wrote:
>>>>>>> On Thu, 14 Sep 2006 20:17:27 -0500, itsmine <[email protected]>
>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>> In the past I have brought back as much as 30 bottles of beer in my
>>>>>>>> carry on. This year don't think I don't think I can do it because
>>>>>>>> of
>>>>>>>> all the new rules. It will have to go in my checked luggage.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>snip<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< <<
Well, the answer is, don't fly - drive instead :o)
We set off from our house in Lancashire in the UK, drove through Belgium and
Germany to our destinations of the Czech Republic and Poland, then brought
this little lot back with us - should keep us going for a week or two :o)
http://www.prestoncwu.co.uk/dvd/IMGP1328sml.jpg
John.
