Contact us 1.800.698.2536
Search by Speaker Name or Topic

Garrett Oliver

Brewmaster at Brooklyn Brewery, Author & Editor-in-Chief of The Oxford Companion to Beer

Garrett Oliver
Travels From Travels From:
Brooklyn, NY, USA
Speaking Fee Speaking Fee:
Live Event: Please Contact
Virtual Event: Please Contact
More Fee Info
Categories Categories:
Categories Categories:
Celebrity Chef, Food & Beverage, Government, Health, Healthcare, Inspirational, Literary, Nutrition, Science
REQUEST BOOKING INFORMATION

Garrett Oliver Biography

Garrett Oliver is the brewmaster of The Brooklyn Brewery, the author of The Brewmaster’s Table, and the Editor-in-Chief of The Oxford Companion to Beer (Oxford University Press). In 2014 Garrett was the recipient of the James Beard Foundation Award for “Outstanding Beer, Wine, or Spirit Professional.” One of the founding board members of Slow Food USA, he later served for five years on the Board of Counselors of Slow Food International. Garrett has been bridging the worlds of beer and food for more than two decades, having hosted more than one thousand beer dinners in 17 countries. He is a particular champion of beer as the most versatile beverage for culinary pairings.

In late 1994, Garrett joined The Brooklyn Brewery as brewmaster. Many of his beers have won national and international awards. He has served as a judge for the competition of the Great American Beer Festival for twenty-four years and has been a perennial judge for the prestigious Great British Beer Festival competition and The Brewing Industry International Awards.

He has hosted tastings and talks for many cultural institutions, including The Smithsonian Institution, National Geographic and the American Museum of Natural History. He has also hosted beer dinners at many of the world’s great restaurants, including Eleven Madison Park, Per Se, Noma, and Matsalen (The Grand Hotel, Stockholm). In the United States, Garrett has made numerous radio and television appearances as a spokesman for craft brewing.

In 2003 he authored The Brewmaster’s Table: Discovering the Pleasures of Real Beer with Real Food. The Brewmaster’s Table was the winner of a 2004 International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) Book Award and was a finalist for the 2004 James Beard Foundation Book Awards. The Brewmaster’s Table was released in a paperback edition in May of 2005 and remains in print.

Garrett’s most recent book is The Oxford Companion to Beer (OCB), published in October 2011 by Oxford University Press. Compiling the vast knowledge of 166 experts in 24 countries, covering 1,120 subjects, The Oxford Companion to Beer is the most comprehensive book ever published on the subject. The OCB was the top-selling book for Oxford University Press USA in 2011. Amazon.com named the OCB one of the “Best Books of 2011”. Calling the OCB “a treasure trove”, the New York Times said, “The Oxford Companion to Beer is a definitive resource not just for beer enthusiasts but for amateur brewers, professional brewers and the thousands of restaurants that serve great beers but are staffed by people who may know little about them.”

Garrett is the recipient of the 1998 Russell Schehrer Award for Innovation and Excellence in Brewing, granted by the Institute for Brewing Studies (now the Brewers Association). It is the highest honor given within the United States brewing profession. He is also the recipient of the 2003 Semper Ardens Award for Beer Culture (Denmark). In 2007, Forbes named him one of the top ten tastemakers in the country for wine, beer, and spirits.

While Garrett does travel widely, his main day-to-day focus is on the recipes, procedures, innovation and overall quality of beers produced at Brooklyn Brewery and at its sister breweries Nya Carnegiebryggeriet (New Carnegie Brewery) in Stockholm, Sweden, and E.C. Dahls in Trondheim, Norway.

Garrett is a graduate of Boston University and holds a degree in Broadcasting and Film.

Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Garrett Oliver and other top speakers and celebrities.

BOOK Garrett Oliver

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/25/2024.

Garrett Oliver Videos

  • Beer Expert Guesses Cheap vs Expensive Beer
    Beer Expert Guesses Cheap vs Expensive Beer
    In this episode of 'Price Points', Epicurious challenges beer expert Garrett Oliver, Brewmaster of Brooklyn Brewery, to guess which one of two beers...
  • Brooklyn Brewery Brewmaster | Garrett Oliver | Talks at Google
    Brooklyn Brewery Brewmaster | Garrett Oliver | Talks at Google
    Talks At Google is proud to welcome Garrett Oliver, American brewer and beer author from New York City. Since 1994, he has worked as the brewmaster...
See All Videos »

FAQs on booking Garrett Oliver

  • How do I book Garrett Oliver to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Garrett Oliver for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Garrett Oliver, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Garrett Oliver or any other speaker of your choice.

  • What are the speaker fees for Garrett Oliver

    Speaking fees for Garrett Oliver, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Garrett Oliver are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Garrett Oliver, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

  • What topics does Garrett Oliver speak about?

    Garrett Oliver is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Celebrity Chef, Food & Beverage, Government, Health, Healthcare, Inspirational, Literary, Nutrition, Science.

  • Where does Garrett Oliver travel from?

    Garrett Oliver generally travels from Brooklyn, NY, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.

  • Who is Garrett Oliver’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Garrett Oliver for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Garrett Oliver for your next private or corporate function.

  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Garrett Oliver or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Garrett Oliver is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Garrett Oliver for your event is available upon request. Garrett Oliver generally travels from Brooklyn, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Glenn Roberts, Alice Waters, Nina Planck, Dan Barber and Sam Kass. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Garrett Oliver for an upcoming live or virtual event.

BOOK Garrett Oliver

Tell us about your event!

During normal business hours, we respond to most inquiries within 4 hours.

  • Customized Service

    Our agents find the right fit for your event

  • Unparalleled Database

    Full access to all speakers & celebrities

  • One Stop Shopping

    A reliable and unbiased point of contact

  • Logistics Management

    Your personal Logistics Manager who takes care of all event details

Need Quick Answers?

We are happy to help! Call us to speak with a booking agent about your event or specific speaker request.

Sarah Miller
phone   1.800.698.2536
Our celebrity booking agents can:

  • Gauge interest and check availability for speaking engagements, appearances or corporate events

  • Provide you with the speaking fee to book Garrett Oliver or other celebrity appearance fees

  • Give you personal recommendations for the best keynote speakers or celebrities

  • Assist you with any questions you have throughout the talent booking process

This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

TOP