Owen Ogletree
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.
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What are Specialty IPAs and American Strong Ales?
Specialty IPA Known for their unbridled creativity and ability to start beer trends, American craft brewers have spawned a myriad…
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Fruit Beer & Belgian Golden Strong Ale
A tough guy walks into a bar. He looks the bartender dead in the eye. “Give me a beer,” he…
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Brewing with Dave Thibodeau of Ska Brewing
Nestled in the hills just outside scenic downtown Durango, Colorado, Ska Brewing holds cult status among many followers of craft…
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What Makes a Christmas Beer?
With a chill outside and a roaring fire and festive atmosphere indoors, family and friends gather around a winter holiday…
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American Wheat Beer and Baltic Porter
For those who love the American Wheat Beer style that has become such an engaging counterpoint to the wheat beers…
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Linus Hall of Yazoo Brewing
Bring up the topic of Tennessee’s top craft beers, and most local beer devotees will talk about Nashville’s Yazoo Brewing…
