Smuggling Beer into Canadia?

buildyourown · Jul 29, 2005

It's not illegal if it's for personal consumption. I regularly take in several cases. When the border guard asks, I usually say that I don't have any alcohol. However, if it's visible, then you should probably be honest.
A keg might be pushing the limit on what they will wave through.

atrokz · Jul 29, 2005

Ahahahahahahhahahahahhaha

you're smugling American beer into Canada!

hahahahahahahahahhAhahahahah

Can't drink real beer? And cheaper beer at that!

sorry, this has to be the absolute funniest post I've seen on here ever!

OGRipper · Jul 29, 2005

atrokz said:
Ahahahahahahhahahahahhaha

you're smugling American beer into Canada!

hahahahahahahahahhAhahahahah

Can't drink real beer? And cheaper beer at that!

sorry, this has to be the absolute funniest post I've seen on here ever!

You are confused. He's not talking about Coor's light or Budweiser. Generally speaking most American brews are better and cheaper. Ever hear of hops? It seems most Canadian brewers have not.

Anyway, you're allowed like a 6-pack or one bottle of liquor (or something like that) per person for personal consumption. Depending on how many people you have, it might be a violation. That said, I drove over the border with three kegs (two people) earlier this year and they did not search us. I have no idea what would happen if you got caught lying.

atrokz · Jul 29, 2005

better and cheaper?

um, no. Ever try Creemore, Sleeman, Brick, etc (some of which use hop's. Oh gosh!)? When you're up here go to the local store and pick up some micro-brewed Canadian beer and you will swear off most american piss-in-a-can. And, you can buy many international beers here as well.

Granted some US beers are ok, some even just as good (Sam adams to name one) but to say 'better and cheaper' is not true. Besides, we have too many international gold winnings to let our beer be put down by the water drinkers

, and to bring your own beer into Canada when we have what is considered some of the best beer on the planet at prices that are not realy more expensive than Us beer just seems like a waste of time, and a weird thing to do, unless you have like, 20 24's sitting in the basement.

So like, when I visit Germany am I supposed to bring my Canadian beer with me? :dancing:

nh dude · Jul 29, 2005

seirra nevada pale
longtrail
otter creek stove porter
hmm
beer

Pegboy · Jul 29, 2005

atrokz said:
better and cheaper?

we have what is considered some of the best beer on the planet

So like, when I visit Germany am I supposed to bring my Canadian beer with me? :dancing:

Well, I guess so. Just depends on how many Kokanees' (sp?) you can fit in your suitcase.

Transcend · Jul 29, 2005

Wow, American kids are confused. You smuggle beer OUTof Canada, not into it.

Enjoy your 3.5/5.1 % piss in a can. Ugh.

JRogers · Jul 29, 2005

atrokz said:
better and cheaper?

um, no. Ever try Creemore, Sleeman, Brick, etc (some of which use hop's. Oh gosh!)? When you're up here go to the local store and pick up some micro-brewed Canadian beer and you will swear off most american piss-in-a-can. And, you can buy many international beers here as well.

Granted some US beers are ok, some even just as good (Sam adams to name one) but to say 'better and cheaper' is not true. Besides, we have too many international gold winnings to let our beer be put down by the water drinkers , and to bring your own beer into Canada when we have what is considered some of the best beer on the planet at prices that are not realy more expensive than Us beer just seems like a waste of time, and a weird thing to do, unless you have like, 20 24's sitting in the basement.

So like, when I visit Germany am I supposed to bring my Canadian beer with me? :dancing:

This is lame. Have you ever been to the states and seen how many types and varieties there are from the many micros we have? Seriously, just because we have brands like Coors, Budweiser etc doesn't mean jack. Your rant is like me comparing some decent American label like Otter Creek, Trout River or Magic Hat to Labatt and then, by extension, claiming that all Canadian beer must suck.

ncrider · Jul 29, 2005

HAHA, good move editing your post there atrokz, you were about to ruin yourself.

Anyway, I just took a look at the Canadian brands of beer you mentioned and I can say, by looks alone, I wouldn't waste my time or money with any of those beers. I'm not a fan of yellow beer and thats what I'm seeing there. I'm not saying Canadians don't have any good beer, it's just that what you posted looks far to similar to the American beer that I wouldn't touch either. Take a look at some fine American pale ales like Stone Pale, Green Flash, Seirra Nevada, Anchor, etc.

OGRipper · Jul 29, 2005

atrokz said:
better and cheaper?

um, no. Ever try Creemore, Sleeman, Brick, etc (some of which use hop's. Oh gosh!)? When you're up here go to the local store and pick up some micro-brewed Canadian beer and you will swear off most american piss-in-a-can. And, you can buy many international beers here as well.

Granted some US beers are ok, some even just as good (Sam adams to name one) but to say 'better and cheaper' is not true. Besides, we have too many international gold winnings to let our beer be put down by the water drinkers , and to bring your own beer into Canada when we have what is considered some of the best beer on the planet at prices that are not realy more expensive than Us beer just seems like a waste of time, and a weird thing to do, unless you have like, 20 24's sitting in the basement.

So like, when I visit Germany am I supposed to bring my Canadian beer with me? :dancing:

Look man, I love visiting Canada, don't take it so personally. If you recognize my avatar you should know that I like good beer. I don't drink piss in a can, in fact I don't drink beer from a can at all unless it's a bad-beer theme party. Calling me a water drinker is just lame.

I've been going to the Whistler area for three years in a row, every time I try a bunch of Canadian beer because I really want to like it. But I just don't. And Candian "premium" is more expensive than good american beer. You are not gonna convince me otherwise.

Sounds like you're not worthy.

Transcend · Jul 29, 2005

JRogers said:
This is lame. Have you ever been to the states and seen how many types and varieties there are from the many micros we have? Seriously, just because we have brands like Coors, Budweiser etc doesn't mean jack. Your rant is like me comparing some decent American label like Otter Creek, Trout River or Magic Hat to Labatt and then, by extension, claiming that all Canadian beer must suck.

Magic hat #9

mmmmmmmmmmmmm

partsbara · Jul 29, 2005

god... you people are so defensive...

anyway, i m from australia and WE HAVE THE SH!TTIEST BEER OF ALL... FOSTERS...

(thankfully we don t drink it, we just export it to you guys)

and yes... the beer here in germany is awesome... :mumble: :dancing: :thumb:

ncrider · Jul 29, 2005

OGRipper said:
Sounds like you're not worthy.

HAHAHA!! Owned

atrokz · Jul 29, 2005

ncrider said:
HAHA, good move editing your post there atrokz, you were about to ruin yourself.

Relax, the edit was to clarify the point, not to cover anything up. the rudeness still remains! haha.

So, now that I've opened the 'can of water drinkers', I should run no? Lax american gun laws might get the best of me

that being said, I know there's good american beers (in case you did not notice that point in the post, with the blood boiling bast the eyes and all) but there is no reason to bring beer here, when we have world class beer here thats won allot of international acclaim. It just seems weird. Besides, we have 10% beer here! so why not try some out. My Germany comment sums it all up........

Oh, and I have been to the US and have stayed for weeks in places like springfeild (mas) so I have tried the beer. It's ok, but not like the canadian :thumb:

Cant Climb · Jul 29, 2005

I'm getting thristy.....

atrokz · Jul 29, 2005

OGRipper said:
I've been going to the Whistler area for three years in a row, every time I try a bunch of Canadian beer because I really want to like it. But I just don't. And Candian "premium" is more expensive than good american beer. You are not gonna convince me otherwise.

Fair enough, just seems weird when we have soooo much choice. International and national. Sacrilege!

oly · Jul 29, 2005

OG thats arrogant bastard ale right? They have that around here. GOod stuff.

I thought you smuggled RedBull into Canada.... Not beer....

I have an idea to get in without hassle.....

Strap it to your hood, and put some hoses going from the keg into your engine, and when they ask, say its a high performace engine mod... for you know..like... more power...eh....

atrokz · Jul 29, 2005

JRogers said:
This is lame. Have you ever been to the states and seen how many types and varieties there are from the many micros we have? Seriously, just because we have brands like Coors, Budweiser etc doesn't mean jack. Your rant is like me comparing some decent American label like Otter Creek, Trout River or Magic Hat to Labatt and then, by extension, claiming that all Canadian beer must suck.

no, it's like comparing Boston brewery (which has won awards) to Creemore, in which case I'll take a 6 pack of ontarios' finest please

atrokz · Jul 29, 2005

Biscuit said:
Actually, we have a brewry for a sponsor (*tear runs down cheek*) and it's pretty darn good beer.

The "cost" savings I'm referring to is bringing a keg if you do the math: $90 / 165 beers = $0.55 per beer. Versus: $14 / 12 beers = $1.17 per beer (underestimating Whistler resort prices for beer).

This makes for a handy excuse to drink more.

Yea, that makes sense. Import away! But!!!!! if I catch you visiting without trying one Candian micro brew, we feed you to the beavers!

Pegboy · Jul 29, 2005

This is a retarded argument but hey we're all board so... I have been all around the world, Canada, Germany, Japan, Austria, Switzerland, ect. ect. Bottom line is all countries have their Sh1tty beers and all have some extremely good ones. U.S has Budweiser, Canada has Kokanee. Truth is after six or so does it really matter?

atrokz · Jul 29, 2005

Biscuit said:
Actually, we have a brewry for a sponsor (*tear runs down cheek*) and it's pretty darn good beer.

The "cost" savings I'm referring to is bringing a keg if you do the math: $90 / 165 beers = $0.55 per beer. Versus: $14 / 12 beers = $1.17 per beer (underestimating Whistler resort prices for beer).

This makes for a handy excuse to drink more.

All this beer talk is making me thirsty. I've got some Holsten Maibock (7%) in the fridge and a lawn that needs mowing..............

atrokz · Jul 29, 2005

Pegboy said:
This is a retarded argument but hey we're all board so... I have been all around the world, Canada, Germany, Japan, Austria, Switzerland, ect. ect. Bottom line is all countries have their Sh1tty beers and all have some extremely good ones. U.S has Budweiser, Canada has Kokanee. Truth is after six or so does it really matter?

Yea exactly, I'm just stirring ****e, and was wondering why someone didn't want good Canadian beer.

ChrisKring · Jul 29, 2005

oly said:
OG thats arrogant bastard ale right? They have that around here. GOod stuff.

I thought you smuggled RedBull into Canada.... Not beer....

...

It's funny you say that. We were hosting a race in Canada a few years ago. Our entire series (2 US races and 4 Canadian races) was sponsored by redbull.

So some guys (IDs withheld) drove across the border with over 250 cans of Redbull and a redbull Arch in a truck. I didn't realise how hard it was to get until some 10 year old came up to me and offer $5 for 1 can. I just handed him one and told him to take it. He thought it was christmas.

Beer: good luck with a keg. I don't think your going to make it across. Worse case, you will get turned back. Tell them that you are going to drink all of it in the nearest parking lot and you will be back in 2-3 hours. Make sure you have a sober driver because Canada executes people for DUI.

OGRipper · Jul 29, 2005

oly said:
OG thats arrogant bastard ale right? They have that around here. GOod stuff.

http://www.arrogantbastard.com/

ncrider · Jul 29, 2005

atrokz said:
Relax, the edit was to clarify the point, not to cover anything up. the rudeness still remains! haha.

So, now that I've opened the 'can of water drinkers', I should run no? Lax american gun laws might get the best of me

Besides, we have 10% beer here! so why not try some out. My Germany comment sums it all up........

Oh come on now, you took out the ending which was what people would have freaked about. Anyway, a good internataional beer debate is always good times. Too bad we can't do an e-tasting :thumb:

. Oh and by the way, we got 10% beer here too, http://www.arrogantbastard.com/doublebastard/2004/index.html
I've tried a very good 10% ale at the Santa Barabara brewing Co. also. Oh, man all this talk of beer. Thank god it's friday!

zedro · Jul 29, 2005

lame lame lame, this whole "we're number 1!" chanting. I avoid drinking Molson for the same reason i'll avoid Coors (oops, they're the same company gosh...). Micro-brews are where its at, and of course not always obvious to find either, although thats changing.

When i was living in Whistler for a year there seemed to be a lack of good beers, maybe Kilkanee (sp?)....Kokanee is Labatt Blue in disguise...ugh.

I dont know if you'll find these in other provinces east of here, but McAuslan and Unibroue make some tasty ones, with their 'light' beers being meetier than Molson XXX. Unibroue has upto 10% alc, most falling in the 7-9% range.

http://www.mcauslan.com/en/
http://www.unibroue.com/produits/index.cfm

buildyourown · Jul 29, 2005

Just to clarify, I take my own beer because I am a beer snob. It is hard to find decent beer in Whistler. I'm sure there is some, but it's hard to get. Bringing a cold case or 2 every trip is the solution.

And if you like hops, may I suggest Sierra Nevada Bigfoot. If you can drink 6er and still walk, you are a better man than me.

dropmachine · Jul 29, 2005

ChrisKring said:
Make sure you have a sober driver because Canada executes people for DUI.

Or at least they should. God knows I would.

OGRipper · Jul 29, 2005

Zedro, thanks for pointing that out. I have to admit that Maudite and Fin du Monde are fantastic. In fact I've got a couple bottles of Maudite in my fridge right now. But I don't recall seeing it for sale at any of the bars or liquor stores in or near Whistler.

Damn I am thirsty.

Taro · Jul 29, 2005

Why beer .... drink Jack my friends
Is Redbull still not allowed up there ???????

Silver · Jul 29, 2005

Canadian beer (with the exception of some brewers out of Quebec) generally sucks ass.

Molson markets well though, so people think that it's good. It's not.

atrokz · Jul 29, 2005

and you've tried them all? even creemore?

And BTW all, Molson, Labbat, etc is considered trash beer for people with mullets and circa 79 rootbeer Camaros. Same as you would consider your 'king of beers'.

atrokz · Jul 29, 2005

and you've tried them all? even creemore?

And BTW all, Molson, Labbat, etc is considered trash beer for people with mullets and circa 79 rootbeer Camaros. Same as you would consider your 'king of beers'.
Even with that said, I'd take a Rickards Red over any mainstream US beer anyday.

xy9ine · Jul 29, 2005

OGRipper said:
Zedro, thanks for pointing that out. I have to admit that Maudite and Fin du Monde are fantastic. In fact I've got a couple bottles of Maudite in my fridge right now. But I don't recall seeing it for sale at any of the bars or liquor stores in or near Whistler.

Damn I am thirsty.

unibroue beers kick ass. my current favorite is "terrible" - their darkest ale; 10%. delicious. unibroue is available at both the whistler liquor store (at least the larger one by the iga) and the cold beer & wine at the blackcomb base.

beaverbiker · Jul 29, 2005

mmmm BIGFOOT

Acadian · Jul 29, 2005

Kidwoo and I brought our own beer when we went up to Whistler a few weeks ago. We had a cooler full and never got questioned when we crossed the customs.

OGRipper · Jul 29, 2005

I have nothing more to add except to say that I am still thirsty, so here's a picture of some tasty looking beers:

Smuggling Beer into Canadia?

Turbo Monkey

Turbo Monkey

Turbo Monkey

back alley ripper

Turbo Monkey

Monkey

Turbo Monkey

My Nuts Are Flat

talks too much

Turbo Monkey

back alley ripper

My Nuts Are Flat

Turbo Monkey

Turbo Monkey

Turbo Monkey

Turbo Monkey

Turbo Monkey

Turbo Monkey

skin cooker for the hive

Turbo Monkey

Turbo Monkey

Turbo Monkey

Turbo Monkey

Turbo Monkey

Turbo Monkey

Turbo Monkey

back alley ripper

Turbo Monkey

Turbo Monkey

Turbo Monkey

Turbo Monkey

back alley ripper

Chimp

find me a tampon

Turbo Monkey

Turbo Monkey

Turbo Monkey

Monkey

Born Again Newbie

back alley ripper