Author Archives: Barry W
TBP Reviews: Ss Brewing Technologies 10 Gallon Kettle
It’s been an exciting adventure over the past couple years in terms of the upgrades that I’ve slowly been able to make to my home brewing equipment, and while I didn’t start formally reviewing any of it until I negotiated … Continue reading
HIBC Presents: Millennium Falcon Rye IPA Brew Day
On Sunday, July 19th I brewed my third IPA of 2015, Millennium Falcon Rye IPA. I chose the name for two reasons. First, I used Millennium and Falconer’s Flight hops (and some Columbus hops), along with three varieties of rye: … Continue reading
HBW 59: Gravity Readings Galore!
In this week’s Homebrew Wednesday I go from gravity reading to gravity reading updating you on my two hefeweizens and Tart Tense saison. I also introduce The Brewed Palate’s newest sponsor Ss Brewing Technologies. I’ll be reviewing my new Ss kettle … Continue reading
Homebrew Wednesday 57/58: Tradition, Tradition! Hefeweizen (brew day & TBP updates)
Since the day I was born I’ve been living a life steeped in traditions, all of which have given me a sense of purpose and enriched my quality of life. So when it came to brewing and naming my first … Continue reading
Beer Review Blast!: What have I been drinking lately?
Since switching my focus from craft beer to homebrewing two years I’ve found myself drinking and purchasing increasingly less craft beer. However, that does not mean that I’ve lost my interest in sharing my thoughts on craft beers that I’ve … Continue reading
Homebrew Wednesday 56: A Saison Without Hops?
This past Sunday I brewed a saison WITHOUT HOPS in order to accommodate the lactobacillus in The Yeast Bay’s Farmhouse Sour Ale blend. As with all of my beers, I learned a lot from this brew day and hope you’ll … Continue reading
Homebrew Wednesday 55: So many hop varieties…So little time.
After filming the ending clip of my recent Grain To Glass video I decided to turn my camera back on and film myself talking about what else I’ve been up to lately. A good portion of which involves a show … Continue reading
Grain To Glass: HIBC Renewal Four-Grain IPA
For my first “Grain To Glass” video I’ve chosen to share my latest innovative beer with you. Renewal Four-Grain IPA was brewed with barley, wheat, rye, and oats (purchased at Bitter & Esters) along with four relatively new hop varieties … Continue reading
TBP Presents: Marshall Schott aka the Brülosopher (brulosophy.com)
On Sunday, May 3rd I grabbed a pint of homebrew and hopped on Google Plus for a Hangout with one of today’s most well known homebrewing bloggers, Marshall Schott aka the Brülosopher (brulosophy.com). Known for his well executed homebrewing “exbeeriments” … Continue reading
Brewminaries Long Island City Breweries Bike Tour aka Ride to the Ryes
On Sunday, April 26 The Brewminaries homebrew club (I’m the club’s treasurer) along with the Bitters and Esters homebrew shop staff celebrated the release of their first collaboration brew aka Ryes of the Brewminaries with a bike tour of three … Continue reading










