Beer Tour of Belgium
Next trip is coming up September 28th through October 7th, 2023
Bruz Beers has teamed with Purpose Brewing to create a very special trip to Belgium this year! Ryan and Rachel Evans from Bruz Beers, as well as Peter and Frezi Bouckaert with Purpose Brewing will be traveling with you, enhancing the experience as we eat and drink our way through Belgium. Learn from the masters of the craft. Unprecedented access to Trappist, Farmhouse and Lambic style breweries - places the general public cannot get into. This trip will sell out so reserve your spot, starting at $3,200 plus airfare.
Stops on our Grand Tour
Brussels
Westvleteren
Bruges
Ghent
Bastogne
Leuven
Florenville
Breweries and experiences we will be enjoying together
Orval
Brasserie De La Senne
Brussels Beer Project
Moder Lambic
Brasserie l' Ermitage
Cantillon
Chocolate Making Class
Brasserie a Vapeur
Westvleteren
De Dolle
Rodenbach
De Halve Maan
Bruggs Beertje
Canal Boat Tour
3 Fonteinen
La Chouffe
Bastogne War Museum - WWII
All cities, breweries and experiences subject to change.
Highlight Reel From Belgium Tour - October 2021
Video by Austin Studio Denver
Brewery Orval From Belgium Tour - October 2021
Video by Austin Studio Denver
The trip has SOLD OUT, but we urge you to select “Waitlist” from the drop down menu above and enter your information. We will be working off the waitlist on a first come, first served basis should any openings arise.
The single traveler that has a friend they would like to share a double room with please inform us of their name during the check out process so we may reserve your room adequately.
For the single traveler that is not traveling with another individual select the single traveler occupancy option. We will pair you with another same sex single traveler in a double occupancy room.
If you prefer to have a single room without a roommate please select the occupancy option - single traveler with private room upgrade. This option has a $650 surcharge.
MEET YOUR HOSTS
Peter and Frezi Bouckaert
Peter Bouckaert, co-author of Wood & Beer (Brewers Publications, 2016) relocated to the U.S. in 1996 to become New Belgium Brewing Company’s brewmaster in Ft. Collins, Colo. Bouckaert had previouslyl brewed for a decade at Brewery Rodenbach. When Peter joined New Belgium, the company’s portfolio included five Belgian-inspired beers.
He was an early advocate of brewing hoppier beers outside the Belgian tradition, exploring IPAs, Czech-style lagers, fruits, spices, wood-aging and fermentation, and experimenting with yeast and microbe strains from around the world.
Peter earned the equivalent of a Master’s degree in brewing and fermentation technology from the University of Ghent, Belgium, as well as a Quality Engineer degree from CKZ Kortrijk. He was honored to be awarded the 2013 Russell Schehrer Award for Innovation in Brewing by the Brewers Association.
Frezi Bouckaert grew up in Kortrijk, Belgium, a city located in the Flemish province, West Flanders. In 1989 Frezi graduated from university, became a certified financial planner and started working at a bank in Brussels. She also met Peter that same year. Married in 1992, their love story and beer story continue to evolve.
Frezi has been in hospitality since she was 16 years old and paid herself through college as a bartender. She is also well known around New Belgium Brewing as a superb bartender, tour hero and mentor for new employees. She was also nominated to be one of the best bartenders in Fort Collins. Together Peter & Frezi Started a brewery in Belgium (before moving to the US) and in 1996 they moved to the United States to kick start New Belgium Brewing. They opened Purpose Brewing in 2016. Now both of them are international judges and love their favorite breweries in Belgium. Frezi & Peter have had the pleasure of leading over 1000 people on tours of Belgium.
Frezi's master is financial planning and also studied Brewing science in Leuven (KU Leuven). Is BJCP certified and working on Beer cicerone. Is currently in Siebel and will master in Beers styles and evaluations before you go to Belgium
Ryan and Rachel Evans
Ryan and Rachel Evans are co-founders of Bruz Beers. They have an un-ending passion for Belgian-style beers. Having taken over one hundred people on Belgian tours over the years, they enjoy sharing their knowledge and inspiration with others.
Education is a big part of what Bruz Beers focuses its efforts towards. From monthly classes that focus on Belgian-style beers or the world of sour beers, they love to share their knowledge with the community. Guided trips to Belgium are the next level, in which customers get the opportunity to explore and experience Belgium first hand.
Ryan, a Colorado native, earned his business and finance degrees from Ft Lewis College in Durango, CO. He earned his Executive MBA at the University of Denver. Ryan discovered Belgian beer while backpacking through Europe and couldn’t get them out of his mind. He returned from his travels with a thirst for Belgian beer and a love for Belgian culture.
Rachel is originally from the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. She moved to Colorado in 2003. She holds a bachelor of fine arts degree in communication arts. She has a love for the arts and the outdoors along with worldly travels. Both have been able to put their degrees to work wearing many hats around the brewery.
