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Owen Ogletree and Ron Watt
Owen Ogletree is a BJCP National Beer Judge, the founder of Brewtopia Events, and a respected voice in the craft beer world. He’s judged at top-tier competitions like the Great American Beer Festival and Great British Beer Festival, and shares his expertise through various beer-related outlets, Brewtopia.info as well as beer tours across Europe.
A former AP Biology teacher and science specialist, Owen brings a sharp educational edge to beer. He’s passionate about classic styles, cask-conditioned ales, yeast metabolism, and off-flavor training—and loves helping others explore the science behind great beer.
Owen owned Brewtopia homebrew shop in the 90s, kickstarting a lifelong journey in brewing, writing, and teaching. A decorated homebrewer and member of the North American Guild of Beer Writers, he continues to inspire through festivals, classes, and global beer adventures.
A passionate craft beer writer and global beer evangelist, Ron Watt travels the world in search of the best brews and the stories behind them. He is the founder of FirkinBeer.com, a digital publication dedicated to craft beer and travel, which reaches over 14,000 followers across platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. He shares compelling beer stories from around the world, blending industry insight with on-the-ground exploration.
A former senior executive in business development and engineering, he brings sharp strategy and storytelling to the craft beer space—making complex topics approachable and engaging for beer lovers everywhere.
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