Thanks for the answer Bubba.BigBubba wrote:This was posted on another thread, but since it was specifically directed to me, and NOT wanting to be accused of trying to highjack someone else's thread, I'll answer here.marjamlew wrote:Delirium Tremens
Had this brew recommended to me by a Flemish mate when I told him that I was going for a Sunday Sip at the Belgian Beer Cafe in Melbourne's Southbank district a few months ago. A lovely beer that more than lives up to its name although the delirium kicked in early when the first shout of 4, 330ml bottles cost me $52 Ozzie Dollars (bit over 1500B or 375B a stubby). Spent the afternoon sampling many fine Belgian beers, getting smashed and contemplating how much further my dollars would go if I was drinking in the fine city of Udon.
Just out of interest Bubba what do you charge for a small Delirium Tremens?
We've been selling 7 - 10 different Belgian Biers for over a year now. It's not a huge part of our business, but it has been greatly appreciated by a few discerning, and not so cost conscious beverage drinkers. The Delirium Tremens has been priced at 195b per 330ml bottle. At 11% alcohol content it's almost like a "2fer", but it's the taste, not the high percentage that hooks most drinkers.
Regarding pricing, we have not reordered since the most recent tax hike, so this MAY change in the future, but certainly nowhere near 375b per bottle!!! We'll continue to stock these, and maybe a few new additions, as long as there is a demand.
Our other Belgian products are priced 110b - 210b each. And you can try them NOW! Our most popular, by far, has been Duvel. A lovely full bodied Golden Ale with 8.5% ABV. Side note, "Duvel" in Flemmish means Devil!
Come join us!
Bubba and Jun
When in Udon or when at home I try to limit my boozing to once or twice a week these days. The older I get the more I prefer quality as opposed to quantity and therefore enjoy the Belgian beers.
An afternoon out in Melbourne can't be compared to a session in Udon price wise as the dozen or so staff at the Belgian Beer Cafe would be getting about $35 an hour with Sunday penalty rates and I'm pretty sure when other costs and rent are figured into the pricing the difference 195B - 375B is somewhat justifiable.
But it doesn't really matter as it's a choice about how and where and on what I choose to spend my dosh. And if I don't like the prices I can always stay home and drink Leo from Aldi (like today
).I will definitely be in to sample some of Jun and your fine food and of course have a few Belgian beers when next in town.
Cheers
Lew
One friend ordered a burger with an EXTRA meat patty and no veggies, which brings it to nearly a ONE POUND burger. Another friend ordered a cheeseburger with TRIPLE bacon and fried egg (must have been over 5" tall!). Another ordered just Extra bacon. All washed down nicely with dark Beer Lao. Have fun in Phuket guys!
