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Historic Beer Birthday: Jack Curtin

November 9, 2024 By Jay Brooks

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Today is fellow Pennsylvania beer writer Jack Curtin’s birthday (January 1, 1932-October 1, 2013), who passed away in 2013 at the ripe old age of 81. You could read his writings and rantings on a variety of subjects at his Liquid Diet Online, Curtin’s Corner, I Have Heard the Mermaids Singing, and The Great Disconnect. If you think I don’t know when to stop, check out Jack’s voluminous output. Plus Jack was one of my favorite people to kvetch about politics with, over a pint, of course, and, also like me, worked in comics for a time, too. Join me in drinking a toast to Jack tonight.

Jack and me at Nodding Head during Philly Beer Week several years ago.

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Jack, at right, with fellow Pennsylvanians Don Russell (a.k.a. Joe Sixpack) and Lew Bryson. I’m originally from Pennsylvania, too. What is it about the Commonwealth and beer writers?

Tomme Arthur & Jack Curtin
Tomme Arthur and Jack.

Jack Curtin, Sam Calagione, Ed Friedland and Curt's assistant brewer
Jack with Sam Calagione, Ed Friedland and Nodding Head’s then-assistant brewer.

Filed Under: Birthdays Tagged With: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia



Comments

  1. Tom Dalldorf says

    November 9, 2012 at 10:52 am

    And long time writer for Celebrator Beer News covering the Northeast in his Atlantic Ale Trail column. Happy birthday, Jack!

  2. Gary Gillman says

    November 11, 2013 at 8:07 am

    Let’s not forget, in relation to PA, Jim Anderson, an early blogger and influential figure in craft brewing promotion (especially real ale festivals but I recall a radio spot as well). I understand Jim lives in Scotland where he runs a long-established hotel.

    Gary

  3. George Hummel says

    November 10, 2015 at 12:00 pm

    Happy birthday Jack! But how come George Hummel didn’t get a shout out back in September? Don’t you love me anymore? 😘

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