Craig Gunderson by Craig Brewbastard

Thirsty Bastards Jun 11, 2025

Beer Brewing Equipment: Because Who Needs a Gym Membership?

Unleash your inner brewer with essential beer brewing equipment that doubles as a workout. Skip the gym and craft your…

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Thirsty Bastards Jan 13, 2024

Shake, Stir, Sip: The Benefits & Pricing of Bartending Schools

The decision to enroll in bartending school requires some serious contemplation, finding that magical balance between…

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Thirsty Bastards Dec 10, 2023

All About Gluten-Free Beers

Wait, there’s gluten in beer? Yep, there sure is. Beer is made with barley and sometimes wheat, both of which contain…

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Thirsty Bastards Oct 29, 2023

Jack McGavick & the Beer Labels of Cartesian Local Origin Brewing

Jack McGavick creates analog collage beer labels for South Philadelphia’s Cartesian Local Origin Brewing. Maybe you need…

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Thirsty Bastards May 19, 2023

Jasmin Sturla and the Beer Labels of Mythic Brewing

For Jasmin Sturla, the creation of beer labels is not just about Mythic Brewing's branding and design - it's about…

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Thirsty Bastards May 12, 2023

Jimmy Dalessio and the Beer Labels of Esker Hart Artisan Ales

Alternating between the "intimidating" imagery of Jimmy and the abstract photography of owner Bobby D'Angelo, one…

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Thirsty Bastards Apr 29, 2023

I Walked to Five (or Six) Breweries in Pittsburgh

I found myself with a day to kill in the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh so I made a walking beer tourist…

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Thirsty Bastards Apr 6, 2023

Chicago Speakeasies, Yesterday and Today

From Prohibition to present, we’ll explore how speakeasy bars and clubs shaped Chicago's culture. We'll also list some…

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