Brewtopia Events LLC
 Brewtopia Beer Excursions!
Hosted by OWEN OGLETREE
- Craft Beer Expert, World Beer Traveler, Beer Columnist, National Beer Judge
  • Expertly organized by Owen Ogletree.
  • The most affordable and enjoyable beer journeys available.
  • We focus on great beer!
  • Learn about the history and qualities of classic beer styles.
  • You don't have to be a beer expert to love these trips.
  • Completely stress-free, relaxing journeys. Leave the planning to Owen!
 
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Do you LOVE craft beer and travel?
COME ALONG WITH BREWTOPIA!

  • Owen Ogletree has been traveling the world in search of phenomenal craft beer since the 1980s. He is talented in finding amazing deals on nice hotels and getting groups "backstage passes" to the best breweries, pubs and beer-centric restaurants. His beer trips are fantastic, friendly and fun!
  • Beer lovers who come along on these journeys tend to be like-minded, get along extremely well and enjoy getting to know each other over beer. 21+ only.
  • Trip prices include nice three-star hotel rooms, charter bus and professional driver, other group ground transportation, a detailed schedule, at least one big group meal with beer each day, brewery tours, beer tastings, guided walks, free time to explore, and beer information from host Owen Ogletree. NOT included: tips for our bus driver minor hotel city/resort taxes, air tickets and airport transfers.
  • Each traveler must arrange his/her airline ticket, but we can provide help and advice with this, if needed. Airport transfers are also the responsibility of each participant.
  • Each trip needs a minimum of 15 participants, so please don't wait until the last minute to register!
  • To be among the first to hear about new trips, subscribe to our monthly Brewtopia Brewsletter by clicking HERE or the subscribe link to the left.





WORDS FROM BREWTOPIA PARTICIPANTS
 

"It's incredible that Owen does the research, sets up the entire itinerary, and provides an unbeatable beer enjoyment experience wherever we go."
- Bob Sandage: Former owner/brewer of Atlanta's Wrecking Bar brewpub

"I've been on six European beer trips with three different operators since 2000. Owen's are the best organized, best priced, and most importantly the MOST FUN!"
- Bob Pike: Retired Delta Airlines pilot

"Owen's trips bring all the charm of local pubs and local breweries wrapped in one great experience. I really enjoy the planned-out day-to-day schedule that's filled with brewing history, education and fun!"
- Brian "Spike" Buckowski: Co-owner/brewer for Terrapin Beer Company, Athens, GA

"The access to people and places that Owen provides in invaluable. He will take you to places you either could not have gotten into, or would otherwise have never known. Truly a remarkable experience. I've been with him on five journeys and experienced seven countries, countless beers and a million laughs."
- Fred Crudder: Formerly with Heavy Seas Brewing, Baltimore

"In July 2017, I won a beer trip at The Old 320 Beer Fest at Max Lager's to visit Germany with Brewtopia. It changed my life. Last month I went on my fourth trip (I paid for the last three) to Europe with Owen Ogletree. These trips are fantastic!"
- Mary Fiorello, Atlanta beer blogger.

"This is the most cost-effective beer tourism I know, and everyone will be a friend at the end of the trip -- if they were not before."
- John Sukroo: BJCP beer judge

"Owen's beer journeys are absolutely beer-tastic! Fun and educational for everyone from the beer novice to the long time professional."
- John Roberts: Brewmaster for Max Lagers in Atlanta

"Owen's group trip to Argentina was amazing! We loved the five-course wine pairing dinner, the incredible beers at all the breweries, the absolutely delicious Fugazzeta pizza, the amazing drinks at Tres Monos, and the CASK ALE festival in freaking South America! The list goes on. How lucky we are to travel with this group, and we appreciate everything Owen does to set this up and herd everyone from place to place."
- Dan Carley: World traveler and craft beer enthusiast




 
UPCOMING BREWTOPIA TRIPS
Details below are subject to change without notice.


WESTERN BELGIUM & NORTHERN FRANCE - March 6-12, 2025 - SOLD OUT
$2095 per person (double occupancy) - add $499 for a single room. Experience delightful breweries and pubs in Belgium and the Northern France countryside on our private charter bus. Airfare and airport transfers are not included.
  • Fly from the USA on March 5 to land on March 6. Tour activities run March 7-12. Fly home on March 13 or stay later on your own dime. 
  • Two days in Northern France to see Thiriez farmhouse brewery, Lille beer spots, Dunkirk, and enjoy some French wine.
  • Possible brewery visits: De Ranke, Rodenbach, Ermitage, Silly, De Dolle, Cantillon, Timmermans, Tilquin, Westvleteren, St. Bernardus, La Source, and Brouwerij de Struise.
  • Enjoy the best beer pubs in Brussels.
  • Experience the history and complex ales of the lambic region.
  • Delicious Belgian beer cuisine.
  • Lussenthoek WWI cemetery
  • A couple of nights in Ypres, Belgium, home of the awesome Kazematten Brewery and great beer bars.
  • Bel-Hop Hop Farm for a tour and lunch.
  • And much more! 
  • Includes tours, group ground transportation, private charter bus and driver, guides, information, hotel, and food and drinks for group meals and group gatherings. Breakfasts at our hotels are included each morning.


EXPLORE THE BALTIC STATES - May 28 to June 5, 2025 - SOLD OUT
$2195 per person (double occupancy) - add $499 for a single room. Fall in love with the history, atmosphere, food and extraordinary craft beer of three Baltic countries.  Airfare and airport transfers are not included.
  • Fly from USA on May 27 to land in Helsinki, Finland on May 28. Trip activities begin on the morning of May 29. Fly home from Riga, Latvia on June 5 or stay later on your own dime. If flying from Atlanta, SAS Airlines' low prices have driven down air prices to the Baltic region on all major carriers. 
  • We fly into Helsinki (Finland) for a couple of days, then take the ferry south to Tallinn in Estonia to see the sights and breweries there.
  • Experience the amazing Põhjala Brewery & Tap Room.
  • We then take our charter bus trip down to Riga (Latvia). These areas have great regional beers, along with nice people and beautiful sights and architecture.
  • We fly home from Riga on June 5. Owen will be scouting Riga later this year for all the best spots to visit.
  • This trip makes a super easy way to explore part of the historic and scenic Baltic States and check out the expanding craft beer scene. 
  • Includes tours, group ground transportation, private charter bus and driver, guides, information, hotel, and food and drinks for group meals and group gatherings. Breakfasts at our hotels are included each morning.


LONDON'S GREAT BRITISH BEER FESTIVAL, PUBS, BREWERIES, LONDON SIGHTS - August 5-11, 2025 - REGISTRATION OPENS IN EARLY 2025 - SOLD OUT
$1995 per person (double occupancy) - add $499 for a single room. Benefit from Owen's vast experience of the best pubs and real ales in the area! This tour is limited to only 14 participants. Airfare and airport transfers are not included in the trip price.
  • Pop across the pond to experience the best of the London area with Owen Ogletree. Fly from the USA on August 4 or earlier, landing in London on the morning of August 5. Trip activities begin around noon on August 5. Fly home on August 11 or later. 
  • Amazing cask ale pubs will be visited each day. British pubs are simply wonderful places.
  • See these sights: British Museum, Tower of London, Theatre District, London Eye, Churchill War Rooms, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, Borough Market, Maltby Street Market and more!
  • Tour the historic Fullers Brewery, followed by a pub walk and lunch along the Thames River.
  • Spend a full day sampling the best cask ales and ciders at the enormous Great British Beer Festival in Birmingham.
  • Spend a Saturday sampling craft beers as we walk along London's Bermondsey "Brewery Mile."
  • Experience a traditional "curry club" group meal at a fine London Indian restaurant.
  • Includes tours, ground transportation (excluding airport transfers), guides, information, festival entry, admission prices, hotel and breakfast each morning. Most food and beer for group meals and gatherings also included.


2025 OKTOBERFEST & BAMBERG, GERMANY - September 24 through October 1, 2025 - SOLD OUT
$2095 per person (double occupancy) - add $499 for a single room. A super fun and easy way to experience Oktoberfest! This trip is limited to 26 people. Airfare and airport transfers are not included.
  • Fly from the USA on September 24 to land in Munich on the morning of September 25. Trip activities begin on the afternoon of September 25. Fly home from Munich on October 1 or stay later on your own dime. 
  • Arrival day lunch and tour at Weihenstephan Brewery with dinner and beer this evening in Freising. Overnight at a Munich airport hotel.
  • We then head to the gorgeous city of Bamberg for two days of smoked beer, taverns, brewpubs, and a hop garden tour and tasting.
  • Head back to Munich after two days to check into hotel and see some amazing taverns for Bavarian food, beer and fun.
  • VIP lunch and beer tasting at Ayinger Brewery.
  • Ride in style on our private charter bus.
  • Experience the magnificent Marienplatz central square of Munich.
  • Visit Oktoberfest on TWO days with reserved seats and lunch, then hit downtown Munich taverns in the afternoons and evenings that include Schneider, Augustiner, Hofbrau, Paulaner, Hacker-Pschorr, Andechser, and more!
  • Fall in love again with classic German lagers and wheat beers.
  • Includes tours, group ground transportation, private charter bus and driver, guides, information, hotel rooms and reserved VIP Oktoberfest seats with food and beer. All food and beer for group meals and group gatherings also included. Breakfasts included each day.

IRELAND & NORTHERN IRELAND - October 11-18, 2025 - SOLD OUT
$2195 per person (double occupancy) - add $499 for a single room. Experience the magic of The Emerald Isle with Owen in a stress-free, extremely enjoyable journey. Airfare and airport transfers are not included.
  • Fly from the USA on October 10 to land in Dublin on October 11. Group events begin on the evening of October 11 with a grand welcome dinner with beer. Fly home on October 18 (or stay later on your own dime).
  • See Dublin's memorable sights, best pubs, Jameson, Teeling Distillery and Guinness tours/tastings.
  • Head over to Galway to have lunch at the awesome Moran's Oyster Cottage, tour a brewery, and see the epic Cliffs of Moher.
  • Lunch at Belfast's best cask ale pub: The Crown Liquor Saloon.
  • Tour the historic Bushmills Distillery and magnificent Giants Causeway.
  • See "The Troubles' murals in Belfast.
  • Possible day trip to lovely Limerick for pubs and a brewery tour/tasting.
  • Breweries in and around Dublin. Guinness VIP experience. 
  • Irish Whiskey Museum.
  • Glasnevin - Ireland's National Cemetery.
  • Experience historic pubs in the Temple Bar area of Dublin.
  • Includes tours, group ground transporation, private charter bus and driver, guides, information, hotel rooms, and food and drinks for group meals and group gatherings. 


2026 OKTOBERFEST & BAMBERG, GERMANY - September 23-30, 2026 - REGISTRATION OPENS LATER IN 2025.
$2195 per person (double occupancy) - add $499 for a single room. A super fun and easy way to experience Oktoberfest and the surrounding beer region! One of our most popular trips! Airfare and airport transfers are not included.
  • Fly from the USA on September 23 or earlier to land in Munich on the morning of September 24. Trip activities begin on the afternoon of September 24. Fly home from Munich on September 30 or stay later on your own dime. Arrival day lunch and tour at Weihenstephan or Erdinger Brewery with dinner and beer this evening. Overnight at a Munich airport hotel.
  • We then head to the gorgeous city of Bamberg for two days of smoked beer, taverns, brewpubs, and a VIP Schlenkerla Brewery tour and tasting.Head back to Munich after two days to check into hotel and see some amazing taverns for Bavarian food, beer and fun.VIP lunch and beer tasting at Ayinger Brewery.Ride in style on our private charter bus with a private driver.
  • Experience the magnificent Marienplatz central square of Munich.
  • Visit Oktoberfest on TWO days with reserved seats and lunch, then hit downtown Munich taverns in the afternoons and evenings that include Schneider, Augustiner, Hofbrau, Paulaner, Hacker-Pschorr, Andechser, and more!Fall in love again with classic German lagers and wheat beers.
  • Includes tours, group ground transportation, private charter bus and driver, guides, information, hotel rooms and reserved VIP Oktoberfest seats with food and beer. Food and beer for group meals and group gatherings also included. Breakfasts included each day.









REGISTER FOR A TRIP

  • Once you fill out the online registration form, wait for Owen Ogletree to contact you by email confirming availability. Please be patient, as Owen's reply may take a few days.
  • The deposit* for any trip is $400 per participant. Once you fill in the online registration for a trip, Owen Ogletree will send a confirmation email outlining how to make your non-refundable deposit.
  • Checks are to be made payable to BREWTOPIA EVENTS LLC or sent through Zelle.
  • Credit card payments can be made through the PayPal or Venmo links that Owen Ogletree will provide.
  • Your invoice for final payment will be sent approximately one month before the start of each trip.
  • Final trip details and schedule will be sent by email about two weeks before the start of the trip.
  • Most trips require at least 15 participants.
  • Before you purchase plane tickets, please confirm with us that the tour will definitely take place.
* Deposits are completely non-refundable. In regard to cancellations following final payment, partial refunds may be possible - according to service contracts and recoverable expenses. See "Terms and Conditions" below for additional details.
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Submitting this online registration form signifies that everyone in your party agrees to our "Terms and Conditions" listed below AND all terms of the Liability Waiver posted on the registration page.




 
TERMS & CONDITIONS

The following tour terms and conditions limit Brewtopia Events LLC's and Owen Ogletree's liability as the Operator of this tour and also limit the liability of our agents, transportation carriers and suppliers for our tours. Your deposit, online registration form and acceptance of final tour documents and schedule mark your acceptance of the following terms and conditions along with full liability waiver conditions listed on the ticket checkout process.

REGISTRATION: The trip deposit is completely non-refundable. In regard to cancellations following final payment, partial refunds may be possible - according to service contracts and recoverable expenses. No refund will be made for any tour accommodations, service or tour feature that you have selected but do not use for any reason. If you cancel while the tour is in progress, no refunds will be made for unused portions. Partial or full refunds cannot be made for portions of a trip missed due to illness, mechanical breakdown of transportation vehicles, or any delays caused by severe weather conditions. Brewtopia Events LLC reserves the right to deny or cut short trip participation to anyone for any reason we see fit.

NOT INCLUDED IN TOUR PRICE: Air transportation, airport transfers, baggage fees, medical fees, insurance, some meals and some beers, airport taxes, any minor hotel city/resort taxes, optional taxis during the trip, bus driver gratuity.

PRICES: All tour prices are in U.S. dollars.

PASSPORT: A valid passport that's not expiring within six months of your return flight is required for international travel. No refunds can be made in case of late arrival of a passport. It is important to NOT carry passports and car keys with you during daily trip activities. Leave passports and car keys in your luggage or secure safe in your hotel room. The trip organizers are not able to assist with obtaining an emergency replacement passport during trips.

USE OF PHOTOGRAPHY: By going on a trip, you give Brewtopia Events LLC the right to use photographs and video of you in print and online publications.

ALTERATIONS TO TOURS & ACCEPTANCE: Brewtopia Events LLC, in its absolute discretion, reserves the right to change any route or other arrangements, offer substitutes, alter trip schedules, or to cancel the whole or any portion of a tour, should conditions make this necessary.

CONDUCT: These beer trips are for beer education and enjoyment - not overindulgence and questionable behavior. Participants are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible, respectful manner that insures everyone's enjoyment. Brewtopia Events LLC holds the right to terminate the tour for any problematic member, at any time, without refund. Bus departures and tours cannot wait for tardy participants, and each member of the tour is expected to be on time - based on the schedule that will be provided.

MEDICAL & HEALTH: These beer tours involve a great deal of walking, and each person should be in adequate condition (or be personally responsible for alternative taxi costs, etc.). Refunds are not given for health reasons, illness, or medical emergencies. Hospital and medical treatments and care during the trip are the complete responsibility of the participant - as is evacuation from the trip location to return home. Brewtopia Events LLC cannot attend to the sick and/or assist with medical situations during the trip. Brewtopia Events LLC assumes no liability regarding provision of medical care. Refunds cannot be made for portions of a trip missed due to sickness, injury, medical emergencies or any other reason. Participants agree that there is no liability for an injury or death of an individual attending a Brewtopia trip if such injury or death results from the inherent risks of contracting COVID or any infectious illness. Trip organizers have no liability. Participants are assuming this risk by signing up for a Brewtopia trip.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF ORGANIZER: Brewtopia Events LLC is only responsible as an informational tour guide and organizer for these beer trips. We do not move luggage, perform special duties, or assist in personal or medical problems or situations. Each participant on these trips is totally responsible for his/her own property, well being and resolution of any special problems or situations.

LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: Each participant must also agree to our liability waiver before being allowed to attend a trip. The waiver is posted on our trip registration page. By sending your registration information, all members of your party agree to all points of our liability waiver/release from liability.

SPECIAL WAIVER: As a participant on a Brewtopia Events LLC tour, you fully and clearly understand that you will be consuming alcohol during the tour and accept full responsibility for your own behavior, responsibility and health during the tour -  which may involve a variety of activities, locations and types of travel - including, but not limited to: walking on dark and/or busy foreign streets, rail travel, bus transportation, train platforms and stations, steep hotel stairways, cobblestone streets, taxis, trains, tours, restaurants, pubs, and public museums. You also realize that brewery tours may involve beer tasting and walking through unfamiliar, narrow and/or steep corridors, stairways and slippery terrain. You also realize that breweries may be operational during visits and that this presents additional hazards including heat and steam, reduced visibility, slick floors, hot surfaces and boiling kettles. You knowingly and willfully accept these risks and accept complete and total responsibility for your own behavior and welfare during tours. You agree that there is no liability for an injury or death of an individual attending a Brewtopia trip if such injury or death results from the inherent risks of contracting COVID-19 or any other infectious disease. Trip participants agree that trip organizers have no liability. As a trip participant, you are assuming this risk by signing up for a Brewtopia trip. You agree to hold neither Brewtopia Events LLC nor the hosting brewery or facility liable in any way, should any type of harm come to you.  

Submitting your online registration form indicates understanding and acceptance of these conditions by ALL members of your party.




Video from our 2009 Belgian beer trip...



Places we've visited over the years on our beer journeys...


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