Hello

I am a brewer, musician, and writer.

I play folk music and brew traditional beers, fueled by nostalgia for an older way of being, one in which we create more of what we use and consume.

I teach the skills I know to those who are curious, and I coach people who dream of building a life according to their own interests.

I believe we are individually and collectively responsible for creating a world that is a nourishing home for all beings: us humans, as well as the trees and animals and all others who share this land.

And so I have built a life around all of that. Click around to learn more, and get in touch if you'd like.

Amanda Thorstad
What I do
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Brewing

Traditional Norwegian farmhouse beers, brewed in my kitchen with ancestral methods and local ingredients.

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Music & Teaching

Folk music rooted in tradition. I play, perform, and teach the skills I know to anyone who's curious.

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Coaching

Design a creative, intentional life around your own interests and values.

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Based in Duluth, MN

Creating a world that is a nourishing home for all beings.

Everything I do is fueled by a belief that we can live more intentionally — creating more of what we use and consume, generating a life around our genuine curiosities, and tending to the land and community around us. This is the life I'm building, and I love helping others build theirs.

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Curious about working together?

Whether you want to learn to brew, explore coaching, or just say hello — I'd love to hear from you.

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