Author Archives: Barry W

About Barry W

Israel (formerly NJ) based sourdough baker and fermentation enthusiasts sharing his baking, fermenting, cooking, and brewing adventures on thebrewedpalate.com.

The Brewed Palate In The Kitchen Ep. 3: Beer Braised Lamb Shanks

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Barry W

Alongside my passion for brewing beers with complex flavor profiles comes my love for using craft beer in order to enhance the depth of the dishes that I enjoy cooking. One of those dishes is lamb, a meat that over … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking w/ Beer | Tagged Belgian beer, braised lamb shanks, braising with beer, brewery ommegang, Cooking with beer, three philosophers quadrupel | Leave a comment

Charlie Papazian @ Bitter & Esters Part 2: Homebrew Swap Q&A

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Barry W

After interviewing Charlie he went out for a dinner interview with Ale Street News founder and editor Tony Forder and I stayed at Bitter and Esters waiting for the evening’s homebrew swap to begin at 6pm. Then at around 7, … Continue reading →

Posted in Brewmaster Interviews, Homebrewing | Tagged adding cinnamon to mash, Ale Street News, American Homebrewers Association, Barkshack Ginger Mead, Bitter and Esters, bottle sealing wax, Charlie Papazian, Cry Havoc yeast, culturing yeast from bottle, The Complete Joy of Hombrewing, The Home Brewer's Companion, Tony Forder, WLP 862, Zymurgy | Leave a comment

TBP Presents: Charlie Papazian @ Bitter and Esters (Part One-Interview)

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Barry W

On Wednesday, October 29, 2014 I headed down to Bitter & Esters to interview and then hang out with the one and only Charlie Papazian, one of my and many brewers’ (home and craft alike) biggest role models. Since founding the … Continue reading →

Posted in Brewmaster Interviews, Homebrewing | Tagged American Homebrewers Association, Bitter and Esters, Charlie Papazian, charlie papazian recipe, GABF, growth of homebrewing, New York City Homebrewers Guild, The Complete Joy of Hombrewing, The Home Brewer's Companion | Leave a comment

Homebrew Wednesday 42: “Taking My Pils”

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Barry W

For this week’s Homebrew Wednesday I start off with a tasting of my Lion’s Roar pilsner (hence the title), giving you a detailed analysis of all aspects of the beer. I then announce the winner of my 300 subscriber contest … Continue reading →

Posted in Homebrewing, Pilsner | Tagged bottling from keg, Charlie Papazian, homebrew wednesday, Lion's Roar Pilsner, Matt Brynildson, pivo pils, poor man's beer gun, The Complete Joy of Hombrewing | 1 Comment

HBW 41: Ah!!! This is the homebrewer’s life.

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Barry W

If you’re a home brewer you know that homebrewing and craft beer tend to permeate and enhance other areas of your life all while helping you explore your inner creativity. As such, for this week’s Homebrew Wednesday I share footage … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking w/ Beer, Homebrewing | Tagged adjusting mash ph, English Barleywine, Holy Inn Brewing Company, John Palmer, lowering mash ph, stir starter, Wyeast 1968, yeast starter | 3 Comments

Homebrew Wednesday (Weekly Update) #40: My Brew-versary

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Barry W

This past Monday my wife informed me that it was the anniversary of when I brewed my first batch of beer on my current equipment (my breakfast stout). Therefore, for this Homebrew Wednesday (weekly update) I chose to crack open … Continue reading →

Posted in Homebrewing | Tagged Bitter and Esters, bottling homebrew, breakfast stout, Charlie Papazian, Complete Joy of Homebrewing, farmhouse pale ale, hydrometer sample, kegging beer, wet hop ale | Leave a comment

TBP Craft Brewer Interview: Bill Covaleski of Victory Brewing Company

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Barry W

On Wednesday, October 1, 2014 I headed downtown for yet another great brewery tap takeover event at Blind Tiger Ale House this time featuring Victory Brewing Company and 17 of its beers on tap. While there I had the chance to … Continue reading →

Posted in Brewmaster Interviews, Uncategorized | Tagged barrel aged beer, Beer Camp Across America, Bill Covaleski, Blind Tiger Ale House, Earth Bread and Brewery, victory brewing company, Victory Earth and Flame, white monkey | Leave a comment

Homebrew Wednesday 39: Two side to the coin (craft beer and homebrewing updates)

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Barry W

For this week’s Homebrew Wednesday update I’ve chosen to switch things up in two ways. The first is giving both homebrewing and craft beer updates because as you may have realized I’ve been trying to bring back more craft beer … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged all grain homebrewing, Almanac Cerise, Blind Tiger Ale House, Firestone Walker Agrestic Ale, homebrew wednesday, victory brewing company, whole foods beer | Leave a comment

Homebrew Wednesday 38: All this in an NYC apartment?

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Barry W

Sometimes when I tell fellow homebrewers about all the beers and beer related projects that I have in the works they’re puzzled by how I am able to fit them all into my 1 bedroom New York City apartment. My … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer Reviews, Homebrewing | Tagged apartment homebrewing, beer cap bar top, homebrew wednesday, NYC Homebrewers Guild, Pivo Pils Clone, side by side tasting | Leave a comment

The Holy Inn Brewing Co. Mosaic Wet Hop IPA Brew Day

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Barry W

As the Northern Hemisphere’s hops are harvested throughout the late Summer and early Fall many craft brewers and home brewers take a portion of their hops and brew with them within a few days of them being harvested. While many … Continue reading →