Border Beer

[ryanmitchell]

I was in a liquor store today looking at some nice brews to bring up for our week long vacation on the Woods next weekend.

I know you are only allowed 1 case per person. I guy I talked to said he and a buddy bring up 4 cases and pay a small duty fee for the additional cases. That sounds like a better plan than spending up to $40 for a case of say MGD before we load up the boat and head over to Oak.

Can anyone confirm this as an option? Thanks

[moosebay]

under 30.00 a case at north point bar and grill up at the Angle, Call 218-223-4888 and let them know what you need and they will have it there...AsK for Cathy........

[ryanmitchell]

What is duty on a $15 case of Coors Light up there,bought from here?

[fishwizard]

Just an FYI in case you're unaware, but it is illegal to have alcohol in the boat in Canada. So, plan on drinking whatever you bring at the cabin at night after fishing each day. Most the guys I see up there with a load of beer, seem to be able to accomplish this quite well, although they aren't always the first ones on the dock the next morning. Of course, I'm not one to debate such matters. Good luck on your trip.

Ryan

[ryanmitchell]

Thanks for the info Ryan. Did not know that. Drinking a few cold ones whilst draggin spinning rig is a great time. Gotta figure out how to work that all out!

How bad is the sweat on the water?

[Illinois Dennis]

We have been over the limit several times, and inform them during the "interview" at the border. I think since you are just passing through, they let us go without the duty. It must not be much or worth the paperwork. But we were 25% over the limit, not 400% per person.

It would be interesting to find out if someone has been charged and what the rate is; most of the time I think it would be worth it.

Now, don't stay in the U.S. and decide that you want to pop over the border to see "something" the night before your trip right across the border, then try to re-enter the states with your full load of liquor....for some dumb reason, they didn't like it at all. U.S. Customs.... gotta love em.