Meyers0621 1 Posted January 14, 2017 Report Share Posted January 14, 2017 We are Cruising on the Navigator March 3rd. Are there any craft beer selections? If so, can we purchase them with our drink package? RobertJaf 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daze 0 Posted January 15, 2017 Report Share Posted January 15, 2017 The beer menus I've seen have a VERY limited craft beer selection, one or two maybe, but there is some decent beer on board. As long as they are under $12 per you should be fine with the drink package, if they're over you'll just have to pay the difference +18% tip. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 11,495 Posted January 15, 2017 Report Share Posted January 15, 2017 The only place I have seen any craft beers is Michael's Genuine Pub on Quantum class ships. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KLA 1,813 Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 It depends on the style of beer you are looking for, but as others have said selections are very limited. I've found Dogfish 90 minute in limited quantities on ships that have a "pub", and have also been pretty satisfied with drinking Hoegaarden and La Fin du Monde. Goose Island IPA is also seen on some ships, and selection can vary based on the bar you are at. I'd really love for Royal to hop on the Craft Beer train. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 11,495 Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 I'd really love for Royal to hop on the Craft Beer train. I agree. It would be a big upgrade Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DocLC 2,015 Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 I agree. It would be a big upgrade I'll jump on this band wagon. If that other cruise line can have a micro brewery at see, Royal could do it to our at least have a craft beer pub. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KLA 1,813 Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 I'll jump on this band wagon. If that other cruise line can have a micro brewery at see, Royal could do it to our at least have a craft beer pub. Or at least, expand their craft beer options at their existing ships with pubs. bcarney and DocLC 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 11,495 Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Knowing how companies work, obviously there is a distributor they have to deal with, but I don't see why they couldn't have at least a limited stock of craft beet available at one bar for those that are interested to enjoy. KLA 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KLA 1,813 Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Knowing how companies work, obviously there is a distributor they have to deal with, but I don't see why they couldn't have at least a limited stock of craft beet available at one bar for those that are interested to enjoy. Every once in a while the Pub will have a small supply of something a little higher-end, but I had to admit I found it hilarious when one of the selections for the Beer Tasting in the Pub on Brilliance was ... Stella. *eyeroll* Especially with so many mega-breweries such as Anheuser-Bush and Heiniken acquiring smaller breweries, it seems like the distribution issue shouldn't be present. Even having a consistent option like Lagunitas (now partially owned by Heiniken) would be a really welcome sight. It seems like Michael's Genuine Pub is headed in the right direction, but I'd love to see this change made within existing pubs. bcarney 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 11,495 Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Especially with so many mega-breweries such as Anheuser-Bush and Heiniken acquiring smaller breweries, it seems like the distribution issue shouldn't be present. That was my thinking too. I get we may not see uber-small brews offered, but we can at least get the fake stuff! KLA 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DunkelBierJay 676 Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Every once in a while the Pub will have a small supply of something a little higher-end, but I had to admit I found it hilarious when one of the selections for the Beer Tasting in the Pub on Brilliance was ... Stella. *eyeroll* Especially with so many mega-breweries such as Anheuser-Bush and Heiniken acquiring smaller breweries, it seems like the distribution issue shouldn't be present. Even having a consistent option like Lagunitas (now partially owned by Heiniken) would be a really welcome sight. It seems like Michael's Genuine Pub is headed in the right direction, but I'd love to see this change made within existing pubs. I'm "more-or-less" in the business, and what you will find is that distributors offer discounts to operators based on the amount of tonnage of a brand and have limited space on their trucks for multiple brands on their deliveries. It's always a balancing act. That's why I think RC might be better served putting micro-breweries on their ships for those hopheads who like that kind of thing. Me? I like many traditional European beers and almost any Mexican beer, so customers like me add to Royal's dilemma of satisfying the most amount of people possible while they maximize profits. If only people would wise up and quit drinking Bud and Miller Light! KLA 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Floski 1,254 Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Man, I would love to have some Lagunitas Sucks on my cruise!!!!!! :) What's funny to me, is that there is a huge brewery less than a mile from the Port Canaveral terminal - Florida Brewing Co. How hard would it be to slip a few pallets on there (for me, the rest of you are on your own!)?? But I agree - the craft selection is practically nil on Freedom. La Fin du Monde was my go-to. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KLA 1,813 Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 I'm "more-or-less" in the business, and what you will find is that distributors offer discounts to operators based on the amount of tonnage of a brand and have limited space on their trucks for multiple brands on their deliveries. It's always a balancing act. That's why I think RC might be better served putting micro-breweries on their ships for those hopheads who like that kind of thing. Me? I like many traditional European beers and almost any Mexican beer, so customers like me add to Royal's dilemma of satisfying the most amount of people possible while they maximize profits. If only people would wise up and quit drinking Bud and Miller Light! No kidding - life is too short for fizzy yellow beer! Super interesting perspective on that, though. So do something similar to what Carnival is doing with the Vista and it's brewery? Definitely agree Man, I would love to have some Lagunitas Sucks on my cruise!!!!!! :) What's funny to me, is that there is a huge brewery less than a mile from the Port Canaveral terminal - Florida Brewing Co. How hard would it be to slip a few pallets on there (for me, the rest of you are on your own!)?? But I agree - the craft selection is practically nil on Freedom. La Fin du Monde was my go-to. <3 Lagunitas Sucks, but I'd even settle for the standard Lagunitas IPA or Pale Ale. Even some of the larger non-acquired breweries would be great to see (Stone, Founder's, etc). I drink a lot of La Fin du Monde as well when the ships have it... but that ABV will definitely kick your butt after a bit! Haha! :) I did once find Dogfish Head 90 Minute on Indy but I think I drank their whole supply the first day. :| At the very least... can they have an IPA that isn't a pine-tastic Red Hook?! Gimme Citrus, I'm in the Caribbean! Does Florida Brewing Co. have a tap room? Going in to Port Canaveral the evening before my Majesty cruise and that could be fun to check out. I do enjoy Florida Lager! ... Probably because if I'm drinking that, it means I'm in Florida awaiting embarkation. DunkelBierJay and Floski 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Floski 1,254 Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 No kidding - life is too short for fizzy yellow beer! Super interesting perspective on that, though. So do something similar to what Carnival is doing with the Vista and it's brewery? Definitely agree <3 Lagunitas Sucks, but I'd even settle for the standard Lagunitas IPA or Pale Ale. Even some of the larger non-acquired breweries would be great to see (Stone, Founder's, etc). I drink a lot of La Fin du Monde as well when the ships have it... but that ABV will definitely kick your butt after a bit! Haha! :) I did once find Dogfish Head 90 Minute on Indy but I think I drank their whole supply the first day. :| At the very least... can they have an IPA that isn't a pine-tastic Red Hook?! Gimme Citrus, I'm in the Caribbean! Does Florida Brewing Co. have a tap room? Going in to Port Canaveral the evening before my Majesty cruise and that could be fun to check out. I do enjoy Florida Lager! ... Probably because if I'm drinking that, it means I'm in Florida awaiting embarkation. Yes, they do. It's super easy to find, very close to the McDonald's by the terminal. It's a really nice taproom, as well. Bad thing is that, unless you're sticking around when you return, you won't be able to have any to take home, as they won't be open that early in the morning. I'd be ecstatic if they had some Florida beers, be it Jai Alai or something from Funky Buddha! I know - dream on, son. DunkelBierJay 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KLA 1,813 Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 I'd be ecstatic if they had some Florida beers, be it Jai Alai or something from Funky Buddha! I know - dream on, son. I get unreasonably excited for Jai Alai when I'm in Florida. We found cans of White Oak Jai Alai that we enjoyed poolside the day before our cruise on Brilliance back in November and it made for a great afternoon! Floski 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JLMoran 6,969 Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 OK, I have to chime in and throw a vote for those of us whose tastes run less to IPAs and other super-hoppy / bitter beers and more towards unfiltered wheat ales, stouts (just discovered a really good "west coast style" that gives Guinness a run for its money), or a good vanilla porter (never thought there could be a "dessert beer", but there you go ;) ). I've found some photos and other examples of the pub beer menus here, and for whatever reason these "pubs" all list mixers and cocktails and hardly any beer, which to me is what a pub is supposed to be all about! jopibaconpants 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DunkelBierJay 676 Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 Does Florida Brewing Co. have a tap room? Going in to Port Canaveral the evening before my Majesty cruise and that could be fun to check out. I do enjoy Florida Lager! ... Probably because if I'm drinking that, it means I'm in Florida awaiting embarkation. I don't know if any micro breweries have tap rooms nearby, but there's a World of Beer just off I-95 and south of the port in Melbourne...maybe 10-15 minutes away...they would have to have all the local brews Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bcarney 886 Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 I did once find Dogfish Head 90 Minute on Indy but I think I drank their whole supply the first day. :| On Adventure in November I had a very nice server in the Duck and Dog (Julia Tomas) that located DFH 90 Minute for me when I expressed an interest in craft IPAs. And she brought me one every evening as I entered the pub, without me even having to ask for it. Floski and KLA 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KLA 1,813 Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 On Adventure in November I had a very nice server in the Duck and Dog (Julia Tomas) that located DFH 90 Minute for me when I expressed an interest in craft IPAs. And she brought me one every evening as I entered the pub, without me even having to ask for it. Now THAT is awesome! Fingers crossed I find something with decent hop character on Majesty in a couple weeks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bcarney 886 Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 I get unreasonably excited for Jai Alai when I'm in Florida. We found cans of White Oak Jai Alai that we enjoyed poolside the day before our cruise on Brilliance back in November and it made for a great afternoon! Perrin Brewing here in Michigan has a collaboration with Cigar City and will be serving Jai Lai in Michigan starting Jan 28 http://www.perrinbrewing.com/events/ I don't know if it's a permanent thing or not. I hope it is! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KLA 1,813 Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 Perrin Brewing here in Michigan has a collaboration with Cigar City and will be serving Jai Lai in Michigan starting Jan 28 http://www.perrinbrewing.com/events/ I don't know if it's a permanent thing or not. I hope it is! *Googles how far away Perrin Brewing is from Cincinnati, OH* I truly hope it is.. that means it's that much closer to my neighborhood, too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bcarney 886 Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 *Googles how far away Perrin Brewing is from Cincinnati, OH* I truly hope it is.. that means it's that much closer to my neighborhood, too! Just north of Grand Rapids so you can stop at Founders....and all the other Grand Rapids area breweries. Make it a weekend! Bill Carney Unofficial Beer Ambassador (and Official Beer Consumer) of Michigan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KLA 1,813 Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 Just north of Grand Rapids so you can stop at Founders....and all the other Grand Rapids area breweries. Make it a weekend! Bill Carney Unofficial Beer Ambassador (and Official Beer Consumer) of Michigan Not a bad idea... I bet I could make that happen! Looks like about a six hour drive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 11,495 Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 It occurred to me that RC does not stock the whiskey Billy likes, so he contacts the F&B director and/or hotel director and arranges each cruise for them to carry it onboard when he sails. Why can't we do the same for craft beer? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WAAAYTOOO 11,989 Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 Whaaaat ? Billy gets a call-ahead on his whiskey ? Does that actually mean Scotch ?? Here's something new I did NOT know about. Please provide details... :blink: :blink: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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