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.

Homebrew Wednesday #12: It’s Bourbon Time!

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Barry W

After 4 weeks of primary fermentation it was time to transfer my English Barleywine into my 5-gallon Better Bottle aka the fermenter I use for secondary fermentation. Before doing so I prepared and then added the 3oz of oak chips … Continue reading →

Posted in Homebrewing | Tagged bourbon soaked oak chips, Buffalo Trace, English Barleywine, homebrew wednesday, Knob Creek, secondary fermentation | Leave a comment

The Brewed Palate Reviews: St. Feuillien Grand Cru

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Barry W

In this review I take a deeper look at the 5th of 5 beers from Brasserie St. Feuillien that I received from Artisanal Imports for review….Grand Cru (9.5% ABV) Brewery’s Description: Grand Cru is a speciality beer carefully crafted by … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Artisanal Imports, Brasserie St. Feuillien, Grand Cru, St Feuillien Brewery | Leave a comment

The Brewed Palate Presents: Cask Ale 101 w/ Alex Hall

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Barry W

Throughout my craft beer journey I’ve developed a deep respect for and appreciation of beers served from a cask. In turn, being that my main goal for the The Brewed Palate is to share my journey with as many craft … Continue reading →

Posted in Craft Beer Advocacy | Tagged Alex Hall, CAMRA, cask ale, cask engine, Cask marque, d.b.a. Brooklyn, Glastonwick Beer Music Poetry and More Beer Festival, Gotham Imbiber, gravity cask, real ale, tapping a cask, Williamsburg Cask Ale Festival | Leave a comment

The Brewed Palate In The Kitchen Ep. 2: Craft Beer Chili

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Barry W

For the second episode of my recently created series entitled The Brewed Palate: In The Kitchen, I show you my preparation of a recipe that’s great for the colder months of the year. I prepare my “Craft Beer Chili”, a … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking w/ Beer | Tagged beer chili, chili recipe, craft beer chili, Stone Brewing Company, Stone Smoked Porter | 1 Comment

Homebrew Wednesday #10: “Double Fisting” in 2014

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Barry W

HAPPY NEW YEAR BREWTUBERS AND FELLOW HOMEBREWERS!!! In this week’s Homebrew Wednesday I give you an update on my English Barlywine, show some homebrews that I received from my friend Dan aka Jew Brew / Funky Farm Brewery, and talk … Continue reading →

Posted in Homebrewing | Tagged 2014 New Years Resolutions, Berliner Weisse, English Barleywine, Funky Farm Brewery, Hill Farmstead Anna, homebrew wednesday, Jew Brew, Lactobacillus | Leave a comment

The Brewed Palate Reviews: St. Feuillien Tripel

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Barry W

In this review I take a deeper look at the 4th of 5 beers from Brasserie St. Feuillien that I received from Artisanal Imports for review….Triple (8.5% ABV) Brewery’s Description: This beer has a white, smooth and very compact head. … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer Reviews | Tagged Artisanal Imports, beer review, Belgian Tripel, craft beer, St. Feuillien, St. Feuillien Triple | Leave a comment

The Brewed Palate Reviews: St. Feuillien Brune Réserve

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Barry W

In this review I take a deeper look at the 3rd of 5 beers from Brasserie St. Feuillien that I received from Artisanal Imports for review….Brune Réserve Brewery’s Description: This brown ale has a marked ruby brown colour with a … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer Reviews | Tagged beer review, Belgian Dubbel, Brasserie St. Feuillien, candi sugar, craft beer, St. Feuillien, St. Feuillien Brune | Leave a comment

The Brewed Palate Reviews: St. Feuillien Cuvee De Noel (Speciale)

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Barry W

In this review I take a deeper look at the 2nd of 5 St. Feuillien beers that I received from Artisanal Imports for review…Cuvee de Noel aka Speciale. Brewery’s Description: This brown ale has a marked ruby brown colour with a … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer Reviews | Tagged Artisanal Imports, Belgian Christmas Ale, Belgian Strong Dark Ale, Cuvee de Noel, Quadrupel, St Feuillien Speciale, St. Feuillien | Leave a comment

The Brewed Palate Reviews: St. Feuillien Saison

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Barry W

For the first of 5 beers from Brasserie St. Feuillien that I will be doing video reviews of I chose their Saison. A hoppy 6.5% ABV take on the historic Belgian Saison / Farmhouse ale style. Brewery’s Description: St-Feuillien’Saison … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer Reviews | Tagged Artisanal Imports, beer and food pairing, Belgian beer, craft beer, Farmhouse Ale, saison, St. Feuillien, traditional beer style | 1 Comment

The YouTube Homebrewing Community: An international community of passionate homebrewers

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Barry W

My Fellow Homebrewers, As members of both the US and international homebrewing communities you’ve all experienced (to a certain degree) the plethora of benefits that the sense of community and camaraderie that homebrewing clubs (and homebrewing in general) has to … Continue reading →