malmostoso

So sorry we didn't meet! I was looking for a US flag but the only one I found was that frankly extraordinary jacket worn by an older gentleman!
I hope you all had a good time, the atmosphere in Eizeringen was lovely as usual.

Hopefully next time!
Enjoy the rest of your time in Belgium!

polkacat

Ha ha, I saw that gentleman as well - and he was not with us! We did have a wonderful time, it was a very nice evening.

polkacat

Now that I'm back home (boo!) - it was great to hang out with you all!

All of my bottles got home intact. And, richtravels is correct that the immigration & customs kiosks don't ask about alcohol - I read the list several times to be certain. The officer did ask, but it was not at all a problem when I replied I had beer. ^

Michilander

When you say kiosks, do you mean the Global Entry kiosks?

polkacat

Chicago actually has kiosks for all U.S. and Canadian citizens now, and it sounds like they ask the same questions as Global Entry although I am not 100%. The big difference is that non-GE folks have to then chat with an officer after using the kiosk.

Michilander

Ahhh, that explains why you had a chat with an agent. As I recall, GE asks 6 questions. Have you exceeded your exemption? Have you used any part of your exemption in the past 30 days? Are you carrying more than $10,000? Have you been on a farm or around farm animals? Are you bringing in any fresh fruits or vegetables or any meats or cheeses? Are you bringing in any commercial goods? Not exact wording, but along those lines. No questions about alcohol other than whether you exceeded your exemption. If I were bringing in more than the liter I would answer yes to that one because I DO NOT want to risk losing GE.

By the way, it was great meeting you guys at ZBF. Drank way too much beer, but had a wonderful time. Maybe we can meet up there again.

srletend

Global entry worked well at IAH too. Went through with about 50 lbs of great beer--no questions, just took the printed ticket and waved me through.

I definitely want to thank richtravels and polkacat--my first trip to BRU would not have been the same without your help. Looking forward to meeting up again somewhere!