Reviews, Photos & Videos
New!  2022 Tour ​Photos & Videos
Videos
Josef Lechner, Head Brewmaster at Schneider Weisse Brauerei
Max Liebhart (right), Managing Director & Brewmaster, and Crew at Tölzer Mühlfeldbräu
Eunice (Brewmaster) & Grant Painter, owners of Woodwright Brewing
A local couple at Brauerei Hölzlein
A local beer lover at Kloster Andechs
How they tap their kegs at the Augustiner Bräustuben in Munich
Outside Schlenkerla taproom in Bamberg during the Sandkerwa festival
Reviews​
American Homebrewers Association Member Since 2007!
"I had a great time on Gene's Original Gravity Brewery tour.  Very well organized with many great and unique events.  Not only did were we able to go to many of the larger beer gardens and breweries, but we also went to some small, unique breweries and tasting rooms.  As a 20 year plus home brewer, I found the conversations with the brew-masters very insightful.  I really enjoyed the Weyermann's malting facility and the Schneider Weisse tasting.
Dan G., Temecula, CA 2022
"I fell in love with Germany, and it’s all thanks to the work, knowledge, heart, and personality that goes into Original Gravity Tours.  Gene is an amazing person who will introduce you to prominent people in the Bavarian beer industry, as well as show you the beauty of the cities and towns you visit. I was in a group of 18, we all work together at a brewery in Dunedin, FL and we can be a handful (of fun).  MAN did Gene put up with our eccentric personalities while simultaneously becoming part of the family, and making sure we had the best time possible.  10/10 will recommend this experience to anyone."
Stephanie F., Safety Harbor, FL 2022
​"We recently had the pleasure of touring Munich and Bamberg with Original Gravity tours.  Our guide Gene put together an incredible week beginning at Whienstephan, then hitting other great historic breweries such as Kloster Andechs, Tolzer Muhlfeldbrau, Schneider Weisse and Drei Kronnen.  Gene’s knowledge of the area and the beer was truly impressive and included other stops at Hallertau, and Weyerman Specialty Malts as well as an unforgettable final evening at Annafest in Forccheim.  The organization and execution of the tour was fantastic and it really helped us get the most out of our trip.  Transportation and accommodations were also excellent. If you’re interested in visiting Bavaria and have an appreciation for German beer and history – you should consider touring with Gene and Original Gravity Tours.  Many friendships were created along the way including with Gene and others on the tour.  As Gene likes to say – “If you like beer and you like to travel” this tour is definitely for you.  Prost!"
Robin H. & Steve M., Dunedin & Palm Harbor, FL 2022
"I can't say enough about how wonderful our trip to Munich and Bamberg was. Gene was funny, knowledgeable, considerate, and organized!  As we lovingly called him the professional cat herder! He showed up with a smile to take us to all the places we have dreamed of...from walking tours, behind the scenes brewery tours, hop heaven, restaurants and even trivia games to entertain us on the bus! He gained a whole new herd of kids from this tour."
Cricket L., Dunedin, FL 2022
"Gene was the best tour director for our first trip to Munich and Bamberg. From the choice of hotels, restaurants, walking tours, and of course BEER......Gene had it planned perfectly. We all felt like family from our first tour. Funny, knowledgeable and just all around great guy and business. Can't wait til next time!"
Dave G, Dunedin, FL 2022
"A definite five star vacation from the accommodations and food and especially the drinks. We drank our way through Bavaria while Gene took care of the rest."
Molly & Anthony G, Dunedin, FL 2022
Certified Cicerone®, BJCP Beer Judge, and American Homebrewers Association Member Since 2012!
"We’ve taken plenty of “beercations” over the years (mostly self-led), but this was by far the best!  It was our first trip back to Germany since serving there in the Army 30 years ago.  Gene’s tour was exceptionally well organized; the accommodations, the restaurants, braühauses, craft breweries, the walking-tour guides, the private bus (shout-out to Carsten!), were all first-class! 

​No matter what your knowledge level of beer, you’ll learn a bunch. No matter what style of beer you like, you’ll find one in Germany you’ll love! The diversity of different styles, some of which we don’t get in the States, plus some recent innovations on the traditional styles from the “newer” craft brewers are why Germany - and this Original Gravity Tours tour! - is a must “first stop” for someone wanting to explore the world through beer."
Jack & Michele P., Colorado Springs, CO 2019
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American Homebrewers Association Member Since 1995!
"Original Gravity Tours' Munich & Bamberg Brewery Tour was exactly what we had been looking for as an immersion into the German brewing scene and into German brewing history.  I am an avid homebrewer and although my wife is not a beer drinker, she is a beer culture enthusiast, and this tour was just a phenomenal fit for both of us.  Gene was such a gracious and knowledgable host that he set the tone for a wonderful week of learning, tasting and drinking both classic German styles as well as new and innovative brews from the oldest breweries in the world to some of the newest.

The tour was extremely well organized and our small group spent the week getting to know one another, know more about beer, know more about German history and culture and generally relax and enjoy great beer and food at a perfect pace.  The scenery along the tour route was absolutely beautiful, allowing us both a taste of the cities of Munich and Bamberg, but also great views and experiences in the countryside of surrounding areas.  For anyone interested in brewing, beer culture or both, this tour is a great option.  We would love to do it again someday!"
Mark & Kris M., Lake Saint Louis, MO 2019
"Best trip ever.  Tasted 73 different German beers over the course of the trip, many of which could only be sampled on a trip like this, as they are not available anywhere but Germany.  Though beer is the main focus, the small group atmosphere, guided walking tours of Munich and Bamberg and historic breweries, churches and beautiful countryside were more than enough to make this a very enjoyable trip for a non-drinker (Lori).  If you love travel and you love beer this is the trip for you.  Prost!"
​Bob & Lori D., Wamego, KS 2019
​American Homebrewers Association Member Since 2006!
"Original Gravity Tours' Munich & Bamberg Brewery Tour was a dream come true for this home-brewer and beer lover!  Gene was extremely well prepared, organized and knowledgeable about the area and the local brew scenes.  As a repeat tour member, I still learned a whole lot, tasted many beers for the first time, and revisited ones I loved from my first trip ;-).  My luggage was stuffed with new beer discoveries for the trip home.  Can't wait for my next tour with Original Gravity Tours!"
Frank R., San Juan Bautista, CA 2016 & 2019
BJCP Beer Judge, and ​American Homebrewers Association Member Since 1996!
​"Thank YOU, Gene, for a great introduction to the Bavarian beer scene and some really great brews, sights, and company!  It was really a great experience."
​Anne B. & Beto Z., New London, CT 2018
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"This tour surpassed our highest expectations!  It was wonderful to experience the beers from the large Munich brewers as well as small brewers in Franconia; the smoked beer was unexpectedly wonderful - actually my favorite.  I really liked that we were traveling by private bus which seemed to have really uncomplicated the trip.  Lastly, the number of guests on the tour was perfect.  Thanks for the great introduction to German beers and a fabulous vacation!"
​Tom & Debbie F., Pensacola, FL 2018
 ​American Homebrewers Association Member Since 2013!
"We had wonderful time on our trip with Original Gravity Tours.  Gene put together an awesome itinerary that explored many aspects of Bavarian beer.  We visited large and small breweries, enjoyed great German food at a variety of beer halls and gardens, toured a malt processing facility and even visited some hop fields.  The group was small which gave us the opportunity to really get to know our fellow travelers.  It was well organized, well executed, and everything was included.  The perfect tour for beer lovers!"  
​Brett & Celina B., Gouldsboro, ME 2018
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American Homebrewers Association Member Since 2017!
"Gene is perhaps the best tour guide I have ever met.  He knows Munich and Bamberg inside out and will introduce you to the best beers these cities have to offer.  Transportation during the tour was in a private bus, and the driver added color to the tour with his own stories about locale.  Transportation at the beginning and end of the tour was easy with great directions from Gene on getting to and from the local airports.  Historical walking tours of both Munich and Bamberg were included and were a great addition to the tour.  It was a great week of touring these cities and breweries!"  
​Jonathan R., Huntsville, AL 2018
​“The ultimate bucket-list beercation!  Going to Weihenstephan (the oldest brewery in the world) was awesome, but that was just the start.  We also visited/toured several other breweries including Andechs, Tölzer Mühlfeldbräu, Schneider Wieisse, Weltenburger, Schlenkerla, and Weyermann Malts, and finished the week sampling beers at several very small countryside breweries outside of Bamberg.  A great trip for any beer lover!
Chris P., New Paltz, NY 2017
“Original Gravity Tours' Munich & Bamberg tour was a high quality experience.  I learned a lot about German history because beer is so deeply embedded in their culture.  I definitely recommend the tour.”
– Mitch M., Portland, OR, 2017
“I had traveled extensively throughout Europe but never to Munich or Germany until we took this tour.  Wow!  We never realized how beautiful and how much fun Bavaria is.  Original Gravity Tours brings local and brewing history alive and makes you feel like a real 'Münchener'.”
– Heather R., Detroit, MI, 2016
“This was our first organized tour and it won’t be our last.  We had a blast in Munich and Bamberg with Original Gravity Tours!  They set us up in comfort and introduced us to all of the key breweries and historic sites you might want to see.”
– Joe D., Santa Barbara, CA, 2016
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Munich Area
Kelheim & Hallertau
Bamberg & Upper Franconia