TOURS ON TAP BY CALENDAR 2026, 2027 & 2028!

We are offering only 8 scheduled tour departures for 2026, so space is limited compared to some previous years. Register early to guarantee your seats.

What question do you have? Please contact me. Cheers! Stu

Consider combining tours that are back-to-back.

April 2026

Arizona BBM! Alumni Reunion April  9-12, 2026

In Arizona, the official hotel will be the Hilton Garden Inn Scottdale, 7324 East Indian School Road, in Old Town Scottsdale (Nine miles northeast of the Phoenix), with lots of bars, restaurants and some brewpubs. I have rooms reserved.

Day One, April 9 • We’ll gather in the late afternoon to have a bottle share at the hotel. The hotel features a nice pool and of course lots of Arizona radiant sun and warmth. Temperatures in April will be hot, but still comfortable. Temperatures have average highs 80-85, with lows in the mid 50 to 60s. It will definitely be a nice respite if you're coming from colder temperatures and snow up north.

Day Two, April 10 • Will be mostly free to enjoy the Scottdale area, in  which there are many attractions ranging from the shops and restaurants of Old Town Scottsdale, to the Musical Instrument Museum (The MIM) to Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West, which offers self-guided tours with a headset. I must say, it's a delight and an architectural wonder. Combine that with the eccentric, dramatic and at times tragic life of FLW himself, and wow! What a story! Old Town Scottsdale has an Old West vibe with the updated energy of a modern city.

Later this afternoon, I’m hosting a party and Arizona BBQ steak dinner at my home in Cave Creek, Arizona, about 30 miles north of the hotel. Cave Creek is a scenic little cowboy/tourist town that refuses to put in a traffic light and has a strict dark sky ordinance. Depending on how many people we’ll have, we’ll have a coach, Fetii or Uber XL arranged to take alumni to and from my home. As many of you know, I call my home the Black Mountain Lodge & Bierkeller because its unmistakable beer theme and because it has a nice view of Black Mountain, a very prominent land feature in the northern part of the Valley of Sun and in the foothills of Tonto National Forest, all this located in the vast and beautiful Sonoran Desert, which stretches from north of here all the way south into Mexico. This is your chance to visit the Lodge, also the winter international headquarters of BBM! You’ll get to see my office and home, where all the tour planning magic happens!

Day Three, April 11 • We’ll depart Hilton Garden Inn with a coach or otherwise, late morning to have lunch at one of Arizona’s more popular brewpubs, followed by stops at likely two more brewpubs. Afterward, we’ll return to the hotel, freshen up, take a break and then reconvene a farewell bottle share.

Day Four, April 12 • The reunion concludes with breakfast at your leisure at the hotel. All breakfasts are included.

Alumni may fly in and out of Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) or Scottsdale Airport (SCF) serviced by the upscale, but affordable JSX Airlines. Check and see if JSX flies from your region. You might be surprised! Uber, Lyft and the driverless Waymo service the Scottsdale area.

This will be a lot of fun and a chance to see old friends make some new ones.

If you are Arizona BBM! Alumi, you may buy into the entire package, stay at the official hotel, do the group transportations, etc., or you can selectively attend the different events as time and desire allow. Pricing and registration link to come. In the meantime, email Stu to be put on an interested list. Stu@belgianbeerme.com.

Lonely Monks Trappist Tour, May 17-26, 2026-SOLD OUT

My most popular tour and for good reason. Two words: Trappist Beer. Moving with the present, while respecting the past. On this tour, I’ll lift the veil and you’ll visit all six Trappist Abbeys that brew beer and you visit the four corners of Belgium with its majestic beauty, cuisine and history. Be prepared to taste the silence on this tour of a lifetime.

Beer & Wine Tour of Croatia, May 31-June 9, 2026 • CONFIRMED AND FILLING

Now one of our flagship tours, this tour was created by my quest to discover my Croatian heritage combined with my love of beer, but since it’s a wine country at heart, we of course, indulge in the wine culture and fine cuisine as well. From the capital city of Zagreb with its Austro-Hungarian architecture, to a national park with jaw-dropping waterfalls, to the turquoise waters of the Dalmatian Coast and the Adriatic Sea, this tour checks all the boxes. Grab that significant other in your life and get prepared for a romantic getaway to this Mediterranean paradise!

Milwaukee BBM! Alumni Reunion June 12-15, 2026

& Lowland’s Belgian Beer Festival

This BBM! Reunion will center around this special one-day Belgian Beer Festival on June 13. The Lowlands restaurant group has seven restaurants around Wisconsin featuring Belgian beer and European themes.  Pricing and registration link to come. In the meantime, email Stu to be put on an interested list. Stu@belgianbeerme.com.

Day One, June 12 • We’ll plan to converge on Milwaukee today and have a bottle share at our official hotel, the Country Inn & Suites West Brookfield, then be in position and ready for the festival itself on June 13. I have rooms reserved.

Day Two, June 13 • Attend the Belgian Beer Festival (Details to come)

Day Three, June 14 • We’ll charter a coach or otherwise and plan to visit three brewpubs and maybe some other attractions in Milwaukee, of course one of America’s famous beer cities. More information and pricing to come, but save the dates!

Day Four, June 15 • The reunion concludes with breakfast at your leisure at the hotel. All breakfasts are included.

Alumni may fly in and out of Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE).

* Beer cities I’m considering for the future BBM! Alumni Reunions are: Bellingham, Washington; Bend, Oregon; Portland, Maine; Asheville, North Carolina; Austin, Texas and Denver.

September & October 2026

Lonely Monks Trappist Tour Sept. 6-15, 2026-CONFIRMED AND FILLING.

My most popular tour and for good reason. Two words: Trappist Beer. Moving with the present, while respecting the past. On this tour, I’ll lift the veil and you’ll visit all six Trappist Abbeys that brew beer and you visit the four corners of Belgium with its majestic beauty, cuisine and history. Be prepared to taste the silence on this tour of a lifetime.

Oktoberfest & Bamberg: Best of Bavaria Tour, Sept. 18-25, 2026 CONFIRMED AND FILLING (Pro Tip: Consider combining a Trappist Tour with this one. One before or after. You’re already in Europe, right?).

Lonely Monks Trappist Tour Sept. 27- Oct. 6, 2026 CONFIRMED AND FILLING

My most popular tour and for good reason. Two words: Trappist Beer. Moving with the present, while respecting the past. On this tour, I’ll lift the veil and you’ll visit all six Trappist Abbeys that brew beer and you visit the four corners of Belgium with its majestic beauty, cuisine and history. Be prepared to taste the silence on this tour of a lifetime.

Best Damn Farmhouse Ale Tour of Belgium & France, Oct. 9-17, 2026. CONFIRMED AND FILLING

Here’s a rare fall departure for this tour. Venture into the historic and scenic world of saisons and biére de gardes. Their roots can be traced to rustic ales originally brewed on farms for seasonal workers in this wide area once known as the County of Flanders (which then included parts of France, Belgium and the Netherlands).  On this tour you will experience breathtaking views, scenery, geography and architecture. You’ll enjoy regional cuisine and fine beer beyond compare. We’ll visit some small independent artisanal breweries still located on working farms and sometimes large, modern ones, most situated in scenic countryside locations, where we’ll experience these very satisfying ales in rustic taprooms. Itinerary to come.

December 2026

Christmas Beer Festival & Markets Tour of Belgium, Dec. 7-14, 2026. CONFIRMED AND FILLING

Hot-spiced beer and wine, and shopping at some of Belgium's most magical winter markets in Bruges, Gent and Lier (aka Little Bruges)...what’s in your stocking? There’s something for everyone on this tour. The week builds to the Essen Christmas Beer Festival which is a very, very special and merry festival featuring many delightful seasonal Belgian brews, which are only available in Essen and in limited quantities.

April & May 2027

Ardennes Mountain Beer Tour, April 28-May 6, 2027

Arguably one of the most beautiful regions in Belgium, the Ardennes Mountains are rich with beer culture, scenery, gourmet cuisine, enchanting towns and history. It's where Belgians go on vacation. There are just so many breweries and attractions in the Ardennes, it’s impossible to visit them all in one tour. By having an evolving itinerary each year, this keeps it interesting for returning travelers, of which there are more and more of each year. The tour typically overnights in the towns of Aubel, Durbuy, Bastogne and Leuven. The tour takes place in mostly the small southeast region of Belgium, which translates into even less time driving and more time doing. I know you’re not supposed to have favorites, but it’s my favorite tour.

Best Damn Farmhouse Ale Tour of Belgium & France, May 14-22, 2027

Venture into the historic and scenic world of saisons and biére de gardes. Their roots can be traced to rustic ales originally brewed on farms for seasonal workers in this wide area once known as the County of Flanders (which then included parts of France, Belgium and the Netherlands).  On this tour you will experience breathtaking views, scenery, geography and architecture. You’ll enjoy regional cuisine and fine beer beyond compare. We’ll visit some small independent artisanal breweries still located on working farms and sometimes large, modern ones, most situated in scenic countryside locations, where we’ll experience these very satisfying ales in rustic taprooms.

Lonely Monks Trappist Tour, May 23-June 1, 2027

My most popular tour and for good reason. Two words: Trappist Beer. Moving with the present, while respecting the past. On this tour, I’ll lift the veil and you’ll visit all six Trappist Abbeys that brew beer and you visit the four corners of Belgium with its majestic beauty, cuisine and history. Be prepared to taste the silence on this tour of a lifetime.

June 2027

Beer & Wine Tour of Croatia, June 6-15, 2027

Now one of our flagship tours, this tour was created by my quest to discover my Croatian heritage combined with my love of beer, but since it’s a wine country at heart, we of course, indulge in the wine culture and fine cuisine as well. From the capital city of Zagreb with its Austro-Hungarian architecture, to a national park with jaw-dropping waterfalls, to the turquoise waters of the Dalmatian Coast and the Adriatic Sea, this tour checks all the boxes. Grab that significant other in your life and get prepared for a romantic getaway to this Mediterranean paradise!

September & October 2027

Lonely Monks Trappist Tour Sept. 5-13, 2027

My most popular tour and for good reason. Two words: Trappist Beer. Moving with the present, while respecting the past. On this tour, I’ll lift the veil and you’ll visit all six Trappist Abbeys that brew beer and you visit the four corners of Belgium with its majestic beauty, cuisine and history. Be prepared to taste the silence on this tour of a lifetime.

Oktoberfest & Bamberg: Best of Bavaria Tour, Sept. 17-24, 2027

Come for Oktoberfest, stay for Bamberg, it will steal your heart and soul. Best of Bavaria describes this tour, there’s just no other words. Be prepared to be amazed at the beers of Franconia and Southern Bavaria, you may not have known existed. I make travel seamless and easy. You talk about it each year, make this the year you do Oktoberfest!

(Pro Tip: Consider combining a Trappist Tour with this one. One before or after. You’re already in Europe, right?).

Lonely Monks Trappist Tour Sept. 26- Oct. 4, 2027• CONFIRMED AND FILLING.

My most popular tour and for good reason. Two words: Trappist Beer. Moving with the present, while respecting the past. On this tour, I’ll lift the veil and you’ll visit all six Trappist Abbeys that brew beer and you visit the four corners of Belgium with its majestic beauty, cuisine and history. Be prepared to taste the silence on this tour of a lifetime.

December 2027

Christmas Beer Festival & Markets Tour of Belgium, Dec. 6-13, 2027.

Hot-spiced beer and wine, and shopping at some of Belgium's most magical Christmas markets in Bruges, Gent and Lier (aka Little Bruges)...what’s in your stocking? There’s something for everyone on this tour. This is an especially great tour for the non-beer drinking spouse. Romantic Christmas markets, lots of free time and…shopping. The week builds to the Essen Christmas Beer Festival which is a very, very special and merry festival featuring many delightful seasonal Belgian brews, which are only available in Essen and in limited quantities.

May 2028

Wild & Spontaneous Tour, May 1-8, 2028

This tour is back! Lambic, geuze, kriek, faro, Flemish Red Ales (think Duchesse de Bourgogne) and Brown Ales (think Liefmans). It’s a small, but enthusiastic segment of the beer-loving population who enjoys these special mysterious brews and this group is expanding more and more each day. Join us on this tour as we take a deep dive and attend the Toer de Geuze, which happens only every two years. Be prepared to be amazed!

Ardennes Mountain Beer Tour, May 10-18, 2028

Arguably one of the most beautiful regions in Belgium, the Ardennes Mountains are rich with beer culture, scenery, gourmet cuisine, enchanting towns and history. It's where Belgians go on vacation. There are just so many breweries and attractions in the Ardennes, it’s impossible to visit them all in one tour. By having an evolving itinerary each year, this keeps it interesting for returning travelers, of which there are more and more of each year. The tour typically overnights in the towns of Aubel, Durbuy, Bastogne and Leuven. The tour takes place in mostly the small southeast region of Belgium, which translates into even less time driving and more time doing. I know you’re not supposed to have favorites, but it’s my favorite tour.

Lonely Monks Trappist Tour, May 21-30, 2028

My most popular tour and for good reason. Two words: Trappist Beer. Moving with the present, while respecting the past. On this tour, I’ll lift the veil and you’ll visit all six Trappist Abbeys that brew beer and you visit the four corners of Belgium with its majestic beauty, cuisine and history. Be prepared to taste the silence on this tour of a lifetime.

June 2028

Cider Tour of Normandy, June 4-11, 2028

The rich tapestry of life comes together on this tour that spotlights cider, scenery and history. Welcome to the majestic landscape, half-timbered houses and unique culture of Normandy, France, where we’ll indulge in this famous cider-producing region. No need to be a cider expert to take this tour. We’ll start with the basics of cider, its history and importance in the region. Then explore other enjoyable beverages made with luscious apples, such as “the finest destination of the apple,” Calvados (apple brandy).  In between is Pommeau, a gentle marriage between Calvados and freshly pressed tannin-rich apple juice, which delivers power and sweetness all at once. This is the first time offering this tour since 2022 and I’m delighted to have it back!

September & October 2028

Lonely Monks Trappist Tour Sept. 3-12, 2028

My most popular tour and for good reason. Two words: Trappist Beer. Moving with the present, while respecting the past. On this tour, I’ll lift the veil and you’ll visit all six Trappist Abbeys that brew beer and you visit the four corners of Belgium with its majestic beauty, cuisine and history. Be prepared to taste the silence on this tour of a lifetime.

Oktoberfest & Bamberg: Best of Bavaria Tour, Sept. 15-22, 2028

Come for Oktoberfest, stay for Bamberg, it will steal your heart and soul. Best of Bavaria describes this tour, there’s just no other words. Be prepared to be amazed at the beers of Franconia and Southern Bavaria, you may not have known existed. I make travel seamless and easy. You talk about it each year, make this the year you do Oktoberfest!

(Pro Tip: Consider combining a Trappist Tour with this one. One before or after. You’re already in Europe, right?).

Lonely Monks Trappist Tour Sept. 24- Oct. 3, 2028

My most popular tour and for good reason. Two words: Trappist Beer. Moving with the present, while respecting the past. On this tour, I’ll lift the veil and you’ll visit all six Trappist Abbeys that brew beer and you visit the four corners of Belgium with its majestic beauty, cuisine and history. Be prepared to taste the silence on this tour of a lifetime.

Best Damn Farmhouse Ale Tour of Belgium & France, Oct. 6-14, 2028

Venture into the historic and scenic world of saisons and biére de gardes. Their roots can be traced to rustic ales originally brewed on farms for seasonal workers in this wide area once known as the County of Flanders (which then included parts of France, Belgium and the Netherlands).  On this tour you will experience breathtaking views, scenery, geography and architecture. You’ll enjoy regional cuisine and fine beer beyond compare. We’ll visit some small independent artisanal breweries still located on working farms and sometimes large, modern ones, most situated in scenic countryside locations, where we’ll experience these very satisfying ales in rustic taprooms.

December 2028

Christmas Beer Festival & Markets Tour of Belgium, Dec. 4-11, 2028.

Hot-spiced beer and wine, and shopping at some of Belgium's most magical Christmas markets in Bruges, Gent and Lier (aka Little Bruges)...what’s in your stocking? There’s something for everyone on this tour. This is an especially great tour for the non-beer drinking spouse. Romantic Christmas markets, lots of free time and…shopping. The week builds to the Essen Christmas Beer Festival which is a very, very special and merry festival featuring many delightful seasonal Belgian brews, which are only available in Essen and in limited quantities.

It’s never too early to sign up for a tour!