Who or What is The Thirsty Historian?

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​The Thirsty Historian was an idea created by two guys who have a passion for history while at the same time drinking one of their favorite brews, which they often find themselves doing. We started The Thirsty Historian based on our love of beer and history, and there's no better place to discover beer the way it was originally intended than in Bavaria.

​The world’s oldest food or beverage laws still in use, the beer purity laws from Bavaria in 1516 (Reinheitsgebot), have kept the oldest beers here as authentic and delicious as the day they were first created. This southern German region hosts the most breweries per capita, the largest hop-growing region, and the oldest operating brewery worldwide! Some of the beer companies we introduce you to have been operating for almost 1,000 years (they do make fresh batches though!).


Levi


​Levi is from the Midwest area of the United States and with the help of his well-traveled, beer-loving family and his German roots, he developed a taste for the most delicious beers available no matter where life takes him. After many journeys and experiences across Europe, Levi has found himself settled and loving life in Munich, Germany for 12+ years.
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Quickly realizing that teaching English was not nearly as fun as explaining history and having a delicious drink while doing it, he started researching and conducting tours in 2008. He has hosted thousands of customers in the city and area related to Munich history, beer and brewing in Bavaria while freelancing for local companies and now privately. He quickly developed a love for history, a taste for the finest-and some of the oldest-beers available worldwide and, adding local stories and culture, is now ready to share that with you!


​John


​John lives in the San Francisco Bay area of California and has traveled countless times to Europe in the search for the finest local and cultural experiences together with great company and good drinks. While traveling in central Europe and visiting small and large breweries alike, he has discovered many amazing beers, wonderful food and had some great experiences with locals. He spends part of his time in California and the other part traveling, marketing, and running tours for The Thirsty Historian.

​Both of us have found that not much is better than being great historical locations with the best company accompanied by fantastic local food and beer, the definition of true Bavarian 'gemütlichkeit.' We find that the State of Bavaria and region in south Germany has everything needed to fulfill these requirements and we would love to help you experience it as well!