Craft beer lovers rejoice. UK-based, multinational craft brewery pub chain called BrewDog announced the world’s first craft beer airline. You can now book a roundtrip flight in Feb. 2019 between London and Columbus - where BrewDog has a 42-acre location. The brewery even has its own craft beer hotel, The DogHouse. For now, this is a one-time event for Brew Dog investors, but there are plans for a wider public release in the future. See below for more information.
Enjoy craft beer and food pairings in the air
During the flight, you’ll be offered samples of specially crafted brews and appetizers. The company’s co-founder James Watt explained, “BrewDog Airlines will be an experience like no other, we’ve redesigned the flight experience for optimum beer enjoyment - from the food to the entertainment, the cabin crew and most of all, the specially brewed high-altitude beer.”
You’ll even get to enjoy the BrewDog Network, which is their version of in-flight entertainment. Rest up and take a nice nap, complete with your own BrewDog eye mask and a blanket.
Flight cost, dates, and details
While it’s understandable if you’re hoping this idea catches on to every airline, for now, it’s a one-time event from the company.
BrewDog staffer Elsa Druiett confirmed in an email, "It's a one time experience in February 2019 for BrewDog investors. However, BrewDog has plans to offer more frequent flights available to the wider public in the future."
Here are the details:
Cost
- Tickets are priced at roughly $1,425 (or £1,250) per person for a private room
- You can share a room for £2,250 for 2 people (the cost is less per person if you split a room)
- Flights, hotel, and excursions are all included in the price
When
- The event takes place between Feb. 21-25, 2019
What
- This roundtrip tour includes a four-night stay in Columbus, Ohio
- The flight will leave from London Stanstead
- You’ll be given a tour of BrewDog’s brewery, beer museum, and the option to stay at The DogHouse hotel for one night (for an additional supplement)
- Sightseeing and frolicking around town options
If you’re interested in learning more or booking a flight, visit BrewDog.com.
See their FAQ page, for more information on possible questions you may have.
More about BrewDog
In 2017, the craft brew company celebrated their 10-year anniversary. They have a global community of over 70,000 people. They started brewing in Scotland and eventually expanded their business to the US, Brazil, and even Japan.
