International Beer Collector - experiences, beers, etc

[manticle]

https://beercollector.com.au

It's been mentioned a few times on this forum already and I know there are a few subscribers on ahb. For those who don't know, IBC specialise in mostly Belgian beers that are hard to find in AU. $42 pcm (plus freight) gets you a six pack of generally unknown 330mL stubbies (although I think one of every 6 is usually familiar to belgian beer lovers - blanche de namur in last month's for example).
So I signed up but won't get my first 6er till later this month. In between I ordered 4 beers from their specials, including malheur 12 and tripel karmeliet ($4 a pop for the latter, BB date some time next year).

Shipping took a while but factor in both Easter and the fact that I'm across the Bass Strait and I reckon it's reasonable.

As far as the beers go - beautifully fresh, well treated and an extra brett/simcoe mix thrown in.

If the regular 6ers are anywhere near as good, I'll be a stayer.

 

[DU99]

even sell nice glassware

 

[manticle]

Well it's early in the day but I'm brewing and I just had some bad news so beer before 11 on the weekend is A-OK.

Just cracked the Troubadour magma triple spiked brett. Apparently bittered with czech hops, 3 brett strains, dry hopped with simcoe.

A really diverse mix of flavours but as many belgian beers are: very well integrated. Hazy, deep gold, tight, small but lasting head, very fruity - citrus, jam, marmalade/dried citrus peel, touch of apricot.

Brett is present but gentle. High carbonation, slightly sweet finish, very light hit of sourness in the finish (I don't usually find brett sour).

Lovely beer, unique. I've had brett based ipas before and really enjoyed them. It's like a very, very fruity bread (not cake).
Reminds me of an old ale I made that got hit with roeselare and blood orange and a year or so of age but this is nicer as the sour edge is much more restrained.

 

[stuartf]

Just saw this post, great stuff. Expecting my first delivery in a few weeks, cant wait to see what's in the box

 

[Brewman_]

Just saw this post, great stuff. Expecting my first delivery in a few weeks, cant wait to see what's in the box

You won't be disappointed.

Got this months box a bit over a week ago.

So far only had the Drakes IPA. Really well balanced IPA 7% at 65IBU.

Nice hop aroma and plenty in the taste.

Malts just right, plenty there to support the bitterness and compliment the hops, but dries nicely on the finish.

The glass did not last long enough is the only complaint I have.

 

[manticle]

My drakes and my Lucifer got broken by the couriers but IBC are sending replacements so I look forward to it. Loved the two christmas beers from this lot.

 

[MHB]

Called in to visit Jason at IBC today, just in time to help unload the last container for the year.

Jason looking pretty happy, apparently the container is a week or two late arriving.

Always good to see that the beer is not only arriving cold shipped and in great condition but very fresh.
This was the last pallet to come off - it's about half glasses so there might be some new interesting ones for the collection.

Took about an hour and a half to unload, straight into the cold room.
Mark

 

[Zorco]

What a great post. My subscription is in... thanks for the photos Mark.

I'm so stoked this exists and people care enough about beer to make it happen.

Thank you

 

[sp0rk]

Thinking I might give it a go, living out in the arse end of nowhere, I can't duck down to my local craft/boutique based bottlo when I feel like something nice like I used to in Coffs

 

[MHB]

What a great post. My subscription is in... thanks for the photos Mark.

I'm so stoked this exists and people care enough about beer to make it happen.

Thank you

Cheers, I think the same way, good beer is worth treating right, Jason is a mate, I don't make a cent out of his business, but I do get to try some stunning beers.
If a friend was bringing in beer and not treating it right, I would be telling him so. As it is the beer is treated with lots of TLC and it shows!
Mark

 

[manticle]

Called in to visit Jason at IBC today, just in time to help unload the last container for the year.

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Jason looking pretty happy, apparently the container is a week or two late arriving.

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Always good to see that the beer is not only arriving cold shipped and in great condition but very fresh.
This was the last pallet to come off - it's about half glasses so there might be some new interesting ones for the collection.

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Took about an hour and a half to unload, straight into the cold room.
Mark

Hope you stopped for a beer afterwards.
Looking forward to the Christmas sixer. I'll see if I can make any last till Boxing Day.

 

[michaeld16]

How much does the frieght add to a six pack to get to hobart. Ive been thinking about these guys for awhile may have to bite the bullet and sign up.

 

[Zorco]

Man, Manticle will get you the best answer. But for scale and for the Brisbane peeps, it's like $11

 

[manticle]

I pay 53 per month.

 

[michaeld16]

thanks, i'm up on the north west with only 1 bottle shop that sells decent beer, but with no appreciation of how to care for beer. Im gonna do it bugger it, gave up smoking this year here's my reward.

 

[madpierre06]

My experience, be difficult to match them for variety of beers and service. 10/10

 

[Brewman_]

No affiliation,
I have had some beers that I would never have had, and big thumbs up..

My brother, (Not a brewer). I saved him a few. He wanted to take a bottle home, just so he could show his neighbours how one smelt. I told him it wouldn't travel well empty. He took it anyway...

These are beers that I like to save and share with friends /family because they are worth talking about.

My 2c

 

[Motabika]

Was a member of the club for about six months. Amazing beers and amazing service

 

[DJ_L3ThAL]

All signed up and eagerly awaiting the Xmas 6-pack, woo!

 

[Zorco]

Got mine!!!!!!!

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