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Castle beer
09 April 2009, 06:32
Matt NormanCastle beer
I'm in need of two six packs of Castle beer. Have a pal from RSA that I need to really impress. Can't seem to find it any more here in the USA (The African Hut can no longer get it nor the Beer Geek).
I will gladly reimbuse anybody that can return with some (even a couple bottles!). I'll name my next born son after you, weekends with my wife (all you want...please!
). I got all manner of brass to make it worth your while if still not interested.
If you are going to Namibia I'll also consider all of the above for some Tafel as well.
Matt:
Looks like it is not imported into the USA anymore. I have had my store make inquiries with all the big Chicago stores and distributors. No luck. You would think that since the parent company is SAB/Miller it would be in the supply chain but it is not. I have been trying for close to 2 years.
The Binneys chain in Chicagoland carries Windhoek Lager and a few others, Tusker,IIRC is one.
Close as I can come to helping you.
Good Luck and letus know if you happen to find a source in the States.
RCG
Matt,
We have ordered Castle beer from beergeek.biz. On the left side of the homepage under More World Beer it is three rows from the bottom right side. I'm sure RCG knows more about it but heck its worth a try.It was our favorite while in Africa. Kind of takes you back to those great days. They are a good company to deal with.
Good luck!
Mike
09 April 2009, 09:12
Code4Castle Beer is not what is was twenty years ago. Go the Windhoek.
09 April 2009, 17:16
Andrew McLarenMatt,
If the message to Sue and Jim that I've just left by telephone call to Afton Guest Lodge works out you may personally enjoy your wife's company this weekend and should a newborn son eventually result, you may please call him Andrew!
In good hunting.
Andrew
09 April 2009, 20:32
NavalukOrder him Castel instead, its close enough in spelling that he probably will not notice and like me he may well like it better.
09 April 2009, 20:40
kevin hendersonNot beer, but can we get Schwepps Bitter Lemon in the US? I love that stuff and can't find it here.
kh
09 April 2009, 21:35
GatogordoWhile it's drinkable (of course most beers are that) my opinion of Castle is that people who want to drink it in the US are drinking it for the memories, not the taste, which is, at best, ordinary.
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09 April 2009, 22:48
PWN375Give him Red Stripe. It tastes the same and is easy to buy at most package stores.
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09 April 2009, 22:59
Karoo+ 1 for Windhoek or, better yet, Tafel Lager also from Namibia.
10 April 2009, 02:02
Rusty+2 Windhoek! Cool, Crisp, Wonderful!
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10 April 2009, 04:39
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Originally posted by Rusty:
+2 Windhoek! Cool, Crisp, Wonderful!
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10 April 2009, 07:49
RVL IIItry
www.specs.comBig, no really big store(s) in Houston area
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quote:
Originally posted by Karoo:
+ 1 for Windhoek or, better yet, Tafel Lager also from Namibia.
I agree, Tafel is better than Windhoek.
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10 April 2009, 18:52
GatogordoWink:
Absolutely, Tafel is the best of the commonly available beers in Namibia and a fair bit better than Castle.
RVL III:
That is not the link for Spec's. I checked and as far as I can tell they don't have Castle.....here is the correct link......
www.specsonline.com
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10 April 2009, 19:03
Shonaquote:
Originally posted by Karoo:
+ 1 for Windhoek or, better yet, Tafel Lager also from Namibia.
Out here in Namibia, we drink Tafel and pee Castle
10 April 2009, 19:18
matt uDoes anyone know if Tafel is available here in the states?
10 April 2009, 19:37
Gatogordoquote:
Originally posted by Shona:
quote:
Originally posted by Karoo:
+ 1 for Windhoek or, better yet, Tafel Lager also from Namibia.
Out here in Namibia, we drink Tafel and pee Castle
Well, you've got to have something to keep all those South Africans happy in Henties Bay and Swakopmund during the summer.........
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NEVER, EVER book a hunt with BLAIR WORLDWIDE HUNTING or JEFF BLAIR.
I have come to understand that in hunting, the goal is not the goal but the process.
10 April 2009, 21:23
PenetraterI got some castle lager hear in oklahoma city a few years back, didnt tast the same.
A while back i tried "KUDU Beer" Very good!
this is a link for it.
www.africanbeersandwine.comgood luck!
10 April 2009, 21:45
JohnHuntProbably to much shipping and storage for the beer to hold.
10 April 2009, 22:38
Jorge400quote:
Originally posted by matt u:
Does anyone know if Tafel is available here in the states?
No, Windhoek Lager is the only one exported to the United States. Pisser huh?
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11 April 2009, 02:23
Gatogordoquote:
Originally posted by Penetrater:
I got some castle lager hear in oklahoma city a few years back, didnt tast the same.
A while back i tried "KUDU Beer" Very good!
this is a link for it.
www.africanbeersandwine.comgood luck!
"Kudu" and "Zambezia" may well taste good but they are made in Oklahoma City.
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When considering US based operations of guides/outfitters, check and see if they are NRA members. If not, why support someone who doesn't support us? Consider spending your money elsewhere.
NEVER, EVER book a hunt with BLAIR WORLDWIDE HUNTING or JEFF BLAIR.
I have come to understand that in hunting, the goal is not the goal but the process.
11 April 2009, 04:51
gwhjackBevMo has some African beers. They use to carry Castle but not anymore.
Try an ice cold Tusker!
http://www.bevmo.com/Shop/Prod...ID=22865&Ns=Name%7c0They have Windhoek too.
http://www.bevmo.com/Shop/Prod...ID=15758&Ns=Name%7c011 April 2009, 08:10
GatogordoToo bad they're not in Texas, good selection and they have Singha, which is nearly impossible to obtain in Texas.
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When considering US based operations of guides/outfitters, check and see if they are NRA members. If not, why support someone who doesn't support us? Consider spending your money elsewhere.
NEVER, EVER book a hunt with BLAIR WORLDWIDE HUNTING or JEFF BLAIR.
I have come to understand that in hunting, the goal is not the goal but the process.