Welcome to Beer 🤙 Troopers
Beer Troopers is a global community of explorers.
We go out of our way to meet the legends who make the beer.
Not tourists.
Not collectors.
Explorers.
We follow the road to independent breweries — for the story as much as the beer.
Independent breweries come first — but other great beer destinations are part of the journey. 🤙
What unites us
Beer Troopers come from different places,
different backgrounds,
and enjoy different beer styles.
What connects us is how we explore.
We don’t rush.
We drive the extra mile.
We show up.
We settle in:
At the brewery.
At the table.
At the source.
The culture
Being a Beer Trooper means:
– Showing up as a guest, not a customer
– Meeting the brewer, not just the beer
– Understanding the place before judging the pint — context before criticism
– Knowing the journey matters as much as what’s in the glass
There are no shortcuts here.
Only stories earned along the way.
How the tribe gathers
You’ll find Beer Troopers:
– On the road, when a flash of bright orange on a dashboard sparks a conversation
– In taprooms, when a familiar passport appears on the table
– At breweries, recognising each other without needing introductions
Sometimes it starts with a nod.
Sometimes with, “Where have you been?”
Beer Troopers don’t gather because they’re told to.
They gather because their paths cross.
At festivals, at brewery events, or around a table that wasn’t planned in advance — the connection comes from shared curiosity, not a schedule.
The bright orange Beer Passport™ isn’t a badge.
It’s a signal.
A quiet way of saying: I’ve taken the long way here too.
The map we travel with
Every journey needs a wayfinder.
The Beer Troopers Map is the shared tool our community uses to discover independent breweries and beer-friendly places — helping explorers find their way while leaving room for detours.
It lives on your phone.
It grows with the journey.
And it works best when shared by people who explore the same way you do.
The map helps you find your way.
The community gives the journey meaning.
Tools and meaning
Maps, passports, and stamps are tools.
They help us find our way and remember where we’ve been.
But they are not the point.
The point is the people you meet,
the places you return to,
and the moments that stay with you long after the glass is empty.
Recognition over rewards
We don’t chase discounts.
We don’t gamify beer.
Recognition matters more than rewards.
A nod from a brewer.
A familiar face behind the bar.
A stamp that reminds you of a real moment — not a transaction.
Become part of the Beer Troopers community and explore with intention.
Includes access to the Beer Troopers Map — your guide to independent breweries.