Sending beer abroad by post

Hammer Archer · 2016-01-14 16:15:54

Anyone have any experience in sending beer/spirits abroad to continental Europe by post? I'm planning on sending a parcel with few craft beers in it to a friend in Germany but I know you're technically not allowed send liquid via An Post (though I actually sent a bottle of Bushmills before I knew about this rule which…

14-01-2016 05:15PM

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Anyone have any experience in sending beer/spirits abroad to continental Europe by post?
I'm planning on sending a parcel with few craft beers in it to a friend in Germany but I know you're technically not allowed send liquid via An Post (though I actually sent a bottle of Bushmills before I knew about this rule which arrived safely). Anyone have any suggestions about how to send them? I'm close enough to the border so could try a post office in the North.

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#2 14-01-2016 07:34PM

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You can post through the North, no problem.

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DHL can do it but it is very expensive.

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Looking to start a beer exchange with a friend in the states. Is DHL the best option?

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