What beer are we drinking this week? Episode 3

I remember previous arguments saying things like "are you saying that Master of Malt are lying?", "Surely a company like MoM must be legit and doing what they are claiming?", "surely MoM aren't ignorant of import rules?". Well, guess what?

Anyone remember that Irish/French wine company that swore blind that they were compliant? Guess what?

While it is possible that this company and DHL are actually paying duty to Revenue.ie, years of experience would suggest otherwise. This is why L is asking for detailed proof. This would, literally, be the first company in the world to do so.

Please post the exact amount of duty you have been charged and for what. VAT would then be calculated on top of this. What I suspect DHL are doing is collecting Irish VAT, not duty. I'm afraid that nothing you have posted leads me to believe that this delivery is fully compliant. (although I have no doubt that you 100% believe it top be compliant)

ML, it is really easy to see why you think you are correct on this. DHL have certainly given you the impression that all is above board.

Unfortunately, still nothing you have posted leads me to believe that you are correct. Again, how much excise duty have you paid?

Its not "some" its absolutely every single company that people on here have discussed using, even - indeed particularly - those that have given specific promises that they were legit.

This isn't "tar brushing". Its explaining to you that it is exceptionally unlikely that duty was paid on your order

That you aren't willing to say what duty you paid makes me think you're beginning to realise this too.

People here would be delighted to find retailers that are actually meeting the regulations.

So, why won't you put up the invoice details, outlining the duty and VAT paid on your order? That would finally put the argument to bed.

Is it because after so much assertion that you are correct (which is, to be fair, understandable), you are afraid that, perhaps, you are actually not correct? The evidence to prove your argument (if it is correct) is on the invoice. Why not post this information? To be honest, I can only think of one reason why you won't.

Also, it really isn't outrageous at all to suggest that all companies this retail to Ireland from abroad chance their arm with regard to excise duty when no one can point out a single company in the world, ever, that has actually been compliant.

Got four for Christmas too, but with each passing day I'm more and more tempted to open one for a taste. It's going to be a long November!

Ya I think I'm going to give in to temptation at some point before December, possibly as early as this weekend 😁

I'm stocking up on my Christmas beer collection at the moment, so will definitely look into the Lervigs. Also trying to source a 200 Fathoms, but easier said than done

Just to note if you're using whiskey soaked chips to age homebrew, be very careful! Usual caveat about sanitising to not introduce an infection but from experience, make sure to use a muslin bag to avoid "bits" in your beer and a small amount of oak goes a long, long way.

Finally got a can of the Rascals rock shandy pale ale in my local off license. Surprisingly not awful, definitely a drink for sitting in the sun in summer though.

Also a few of the Black's Ace of Haze beers. Most other brewers will be hit or miss with this style but Black's seem to be consistently excellent. They're usually 4/5% abv too, not sure how they do it