What The Heck Are Collaboration Beers?
When brewers/breweries partner with one another to create a beer together, marrying the ideas from two different businesses and/or individuals, a “collaboration beer” is born.
Beer 101
Book Review: Brewed For Taste, Beer Labels Around The World
Brewed For Taste is a wake-up call for anyone who thinks that their local beer label game is the best in the country, let alone the world. This gorgeous volume is a coffee table book for the beer culture nerd who is also globally-aware.
Format Fight! Beer Cans vs Bottles
Honestly – there’s really no question of what the better choice is when it comes to choosing beer cans vs bottles – cans prevail! But not everyone agrees with that. So why are cans a better choice?
A Thirsty Bastards Primer for International Beer Travel
Think about doing a little European beer travel? We’ve got you covered with packing tips, etiquette advice, and a handful of destinations we enjoyed. Tag along with the Thirsty Bastards on a European drinking adventure!
Let’s Talk About Vegan Beer (and when it isn’t)
It just doesn’t come up very often. According to the Reinheitsgebot, vegans have nothing to worry about. Spoiler alert: Some beer isn’t vegan.
How to Get Sh*t Done in Bars (Not Coffeeshops)
I get MUCH more done working in bars as opposed to coffee shops, fast food joints, bus terminals, and roller derby rinks. Join me in an exploration of GSD fueled by booze, bad service, respectful neighbors, and a personal soundtrack. Let’s TCB with C2H5OH!
Sending Beer: How To Ship Beer Without Breakage, Every Time
If you’ve ever attempted to ship beer, you are well aware of its inherent precariousness. Buckle up, Little Leaguers! We’re about to show you a time-tested, fool-proof method for shipping beer to yourself or friends.
The Gutsy Growler: All of Your “Beer To Go” Questions Answered
Many breweries today will sell you a large glass jug of their beer, known as a growler, to take home with you. They will also refill that container and usually knock a couple of bucks off in order to A) not have to sell you a new container and B) reward you for reusing that jug. The […]
Surviving Dark Lord Day – A Thirsty Bastards Journal
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to attend 3 Floyds Dark Lord Day in picturesque Munster, IN? Or any major beer festival for that matter? If you don’t live in the Chicago vicinity, it can seem like a magical wonderland where your wildest beer dreams come true! The truth of the matter is, IT […]
The Definitive Thirsty Bastards Guide to Getting Started Homebrewing
Everyone starts somewhere. By its very nature, homebrewing is an amateur niche. If you’re a denizen of the internet and you’ve done even a little research, you’re either a trigger pull away from brewing today or so scared you want to switch to Malort for the rest of your life. Luckily, Thirsty Bastards has you […]
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