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A site like this is worthless if it just tells you about beer. This section offers various look up tools to help connect you with the importers of Belgian beer. It also offers pointers on what you can do on your own to find the beer you want.
This database of Belgian beer imported into the USA is pretty comprehensive, though not yet 100% complete. Most of the importers listed are passionate, very helpful people. However some would rather see you die of thirst than give you info on there imports. Also, the Belgian beer landscape is a constantly changing one. It is my intention to keep up with it, updating when necessary. If you know of something I have missed, please tell me. Special thanks to Jim Dorsch for his help in researching this project. Also, if you are traveling to the UK it may help to check out The London Guide to Belgian Beer.
There are also a few places you can contact to get beer shipped direct:
Look up an importer and display their line Find a beer by its name or producer List imported beers by style List beers by alphabet | ||
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Artisanal Imports (612) 522-3108 Fax (612) 522-3098 website |
Lanny from All Saints has started this one up. I've spoken with him a few times, he's the kind of guy you'd hope would be importing your beer! | |
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B. United International Redding, CT. (203) 938-0713 |
Matthias Neidhart has an accent that can be a bit hard to understand at times, but he is helpful. He was the only person wary to give out info on his line! However, if the rarest, most ecclectic beers are what you seek this importer is a Godsend. Evert time hearing of an import makes my jaw drop B. United is behind it! E-mails will be returned. | |
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Belukus Marketing Austin, TX (512)264-3830 |
Bit difficult to get someone who can help on the phone (took me 6 calls) and I didn't get return calls, but once you get through you'll find lots of expertise. | |
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Best Brands Fairfield, NJ (973)575-6950 |
Getting the time of day from this guy is like pulling teeth ... from a great white! | |
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Better Beverage Importers New Castle, DE (516)334-2222 |
I have never contacted them | |
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Chateaux Selections Northampton, PA (610)262-5527 |
Bart is a terrific guy who is connected within the Belgian beer arena and loves to talk about his wares. Much passion. | |
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D & V International, Inc. Darius W. Debski (561) 622-7581 website |
Never talked to them, but they were very helpful in providing things for the site. | |
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Dafoe International, Ltd. Birmingham, MI (810)646-5230 |
I have never contacted them. | |
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Global Beer Network Santa Barbara, CA (805)684-8001. website |
If Johnny can help he will. He is a rare breed who regularly and promptly answers e-mails! Web site is VERY informative. | |
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Labatt USA Norwalk, CT (203) 750-6600 Filip Wouters, Brand manager |
I have never called them but a rep contacted me to offer info on his imports. Considering that most require persistant phone calls I would say this is a great sign . | |
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Mannekin-Brussels Importers Austin, TX (800)616-3474 |
As pleasant as people get, very helpful and knowledgable. | |
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Merchant du Vin Corp. Seattle, WA (253)656-0320 website |
Not not as talkative as some importers out there, but they know there line. Every time I've called I've spoken to a different person. Always polite and can all answer questions. | |
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Phoenix Imports, Ltd. Ellicott City, MD (410)465-1155 or (800)700-4ALE website |
I don't ever remember calling Phoenix, but they contacted me to offer info. Considering most importers took at least a few calls to get through this was really a treat! Thanks! | |
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Shelton Broers 256 N. Pleasant Street Amherst MA 01002 (413) 253-0500 (413) 253-0600 (Fax) website |
These guys are tough to find, but what an import line! Also an extraordinary passion level. | |
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Vanberg & DeWulf Cooperstown, NY (607)547-8184 or (800)656-1212 website |
Very consumer oriented web site, a company who has accomplished much and continues to strive for more. For example, despite a fabulous line of imports, they are building a brewery in NY to produce Belgian styles here and really get the word out! They can help. | |
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Wein-Bauer, Inc. Franklin Park, IL (847) 678-0685 website |
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Wetten Importers Lorton, VA Call (703)550-9877 (703)550-9878 website |
Very difficult to get a human on the phone, and messages go unreturned. If you get Martin in person though you'll find a wealth of knowledge. | |
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World Wide Imports Washington, DC (202)293-1885 |
I have never contacted them | |
