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Cave Direct is buzzing with excitement as we unveil our latest West Coast beer pre-order. This extraordinary lineup features the iconic Alesmith, the ever-reliable Firestone Walker, the innovative Belching Beaver, the tropical flavours of Maui, the boundary-pushing Bruery, the meticulously crafted offerings from Modern Times, and, making its much-anticipated debut, Coronado.
After a hiatus of a few years, we’re thrilled to revive our West Coast pre-order tradition, which is now made possible with improved shipping routes that ensure these beers arrive in peak condition. This shipment is aiming to land in the UK at the end of October / early November. It’s a golden opportunity for our customers to immerse themselves in the vibrant, diverse world of West Coast brewing, so get ready to explore and enjoy some of the finest beers the West Coast offers.
Order 6+ kegs or 15+ cases to receive a 5% discount on your order!
FAQ & more info
Click on any of the headings below to find out answers to some common Oktoberfest questions. Got a question that isn't here? Get in touch with your Account Manager or the office and we will help you out.
The beer will arrive in early to mid-August and you'll be notified by email about the delivery status. We will contact you via email to arrange a date for delivery in July and ask you about any event you are planning, please reply to this to ensure you receive the stock when you need it!
We will have stock available to order until the end of September, mainly of Paulaner Oktoberfest after that, we cannot guarantee to have the beer - so pre-order now and keep your mind at ease.
We have a set POS kit available to grab when you order 6+ kegs or 10+ cases of Paulaner Products - while stocks last. However, if you are looking to host something bigger we are here to help support you. We are looking for venues to be official Paulaner Oktoberfests, if this is something you think you'd be interested in let your sales manager know! please contact your Account Manager and we can arrange further availability.
We will send 1 Keg badge per keg product per order. If you are missing any, or need extra for a multi-font venue, please contact your Account Manager and we can arrange further availability.
Yes, you can. But do this after you have placed your order and closer to the time of delivery. Our standard minimum order value still stands, so if you haven't quite hit the minimum we will also ask you to top up your baskets to complete your order before delivery.
If this is the case, we have a full range of beers available in our German Import Portfolio. When it comes to lager, nobody does it quite like the Germans. With clean, soft water running down from the Austrian Alps and the perfect climate for growing their signature Hallertauer hops, they have become masters in creating the world’s most popular beer style. Tradition is at the heart of their brewing culture, so much so they even passed a law so stop people trying to change their beloved beer: Reinheitsgebot (The German Purity Law.)
As long as you order more than 6+ kegs or 10+ cases then you will receive the discounted price on all oktoberfest beers on checkout.
The invoice you receive on delivery will have line itemised discounts but the checkout on the website will total your discounts into 1 value
Please see the example screenshot below for how the discount will display online.
Some of our German beer imports come in returnable plastic crates and implement a deposit system for which the breweries use to encourage recycling of their bottles as we send them back to be cleaned and reused.
We apply the same fixed rate of £4 per crate (£2.50 crate & £1.50 bottles) and uou will be able to see on the product as you click into it whether it carries a case deposit. It will also show in the checkout.
If you are unable to return the bottles then please factor the £1.50 into your selling price and just return the plastic crates for a part return on your deposit. However, if you are returning, this will be marked down by our drivers when they are returned as full or empty crates and you will receive a credit for them on their return.
For your celebrataion you can rent one-litre steins from us. Each crate rental costs £80 and contains 15 Steins - While stocks last. To order, add the amount needed into your cart in quantities of 15 and you will be charged a deposit of £80 per 15 steins. This deposit will be returned to you when sending back to Cave Direct, less any breakages. Your driver will make a note of any returns for crediting by the office.
The deposit will be added to your order at the checkout and consists of:
£4 per Stein
£20 for the Plastic Case it is delivered in.
You can learn how to tap a barrel by watching this video below.
FAQ
Click on any of the headings below to find out answers to some common questions. Do you have a question that isn't here? Get in touch with your Account Manager or the office and we will help you out.
Closing Date: Sunday 11th August. Depending on order levels we may order some additional stocks to ensure we have a full container, this stock will go on sale when the stock arrives end of October but there is no guarantee for any specific products at this time so we strongly advise pre-ordering to avoid disappointment.
We highly recommend pre-ordering where possible as many of the most popular breweries will sell out before we close the pre-order as we have limited availability on all lines
Once we have closed the pre-order on the12th August will confirm our allocations with the breweries and our shipping partner, this will give us an expected eta of late October / start of November
We will keep you updated with a more specific delivery week as we get closer to the arrival date
Most items on this pre-order have not yet been brewed to ensure they are as fresh as possible when we receive them so delays are possible & some items may end up missing the shipment window, we will let you know if this happens
Once we have given you an expected delivery week you are free to place any additional orders through the website to be delivered alongside your pre-order. If any of your orders do not meet the minimum for free shipping but your total order will, please contact the office and they will make sure you are not overcharged.
Most items on this pre-order have not yet been brewed to ensure they are as fresh as possible when we receive them so delays are possible & some items may end up missing the shipment window, we will let you know if this happens
We highly recommend pre-ordering where possible as many of the most popular breweries will sell out before we close the pre-order as we have limited availability on all lines
Once the pre-order has closed on the11th August we may add small amounts of some products that are still available to ensure we are sending a full container, but no specific SKU's can be guaranteed this way so please bear that in mind.
Yes, a 5% discount will be automatically applied at Checkout provided you meet one of the following conditions
Any 6 kegs in your shopping cart
Any 10 cases in your shopping cart
Any 3 kegs & 8 Cases in your shopping cart
The invoice you receive on delivery will have line itemised discounts but the checkout on the website will total your discounts into 1 value
Please see the example screenshot below for how the discount will be displayed online.
We are splitting some of the cases into 2 cases this time round to ensure that more customers can try a broader range of American products without breaking the bank. These items will show up as *REPACKED* on your invoice and will arrive in our own boxes when delivered.
If you have a Direct Debit set up with us you can select that option as usual at checkout.
Otherwise you can pay for your order now or defer payment till nearer delivery.If you choose not to pay for your order in advance, our office will contact you the week before your delivery via email with a proforma invoice and a payment link.
The week before your delivery our office will email you a payment link. Please ensure you complete that payment as soon as you are able and let our office team know to ensure you are not at risk of having your delivery delayed as we are unable to ship out orders that have not been paid for.
It’s possible that once you have paid, your whole order may not arrive on your next delivery if we are still waiting on some items to arrive, but the balance of any stock will still be allocated to your account and we will get it out to you as soon as we are able. If you are unsure where a product is you can contact the office for an update, we will always let you know as soon as we can if a product you have pre-ordered is not available, and will refund any payment for these items if needed
Yes you can, You can place multiple pre-orders and we will send them together where possible, so if you realise you missed something just complete another order on this page and we will do the rest.
If you are hoping to top up your order with standard stock, you can place your order and closer to the time of delivery. Our standard minimum order value still stands, so if you haven't quite hit the minimum we will contact you and ask you to top up your cart to complete your order before delivery.
Some of our imported brands come in returnable plastic crates and implement a deposit system for which the breweries use to encourage recycling of their bottles as we send them back to be cleaned and reused.
We apply the same fixed rate of £4 per crate (£2.50 crate & £1.50 bottles) and you will be able to see on the product as you click into it whether it carries a case deposit. It will also show in the checkout.
If you are unable to return the bottles then please factor the £1.50 into your selling price and just return the plastic crates for a part return on your deposit. However, if you are returning, this will be marked down by our drivers when they are returned as full or empty crates and you will receive a credit for them on their return.
