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.

HIBC Barleywine 2013 Brew Day (Homebrew Wednesday #9)

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Barry W

In this week’s Homebrew Wednesday I start off by recapping my English Barleywine brew day and what I learned from it and then move on to the footage that I filmed on and after brew day. Enjoy and Cheers! HIBC … Continue reading →

Brouwerij Bosteels Tripel Karmeliet

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Barry W

Brewery’s Description: First brewed 1996; claimed to be based on a recipe from 1679 which used wheat, oat and barley. Tripel Karmeliet is a very refined and complex golden-to-bronze brew with a fantastic creamy head. These characteristics derive not only from … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer Reviews | Tagged Artisanal Imports, beer review, Belgian Tripel, Brouwerij Bosteels, Tripel Karmeliet | Leave a comment

Homebrew Wednesday # 8: New Brewing Do-Dads

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Barry W

In this week’s Homebrew Wednesday I talk about my flavor preferences for Belgian Tripels and Saisons. Then show you my English Barleywine recipe, and finish off by showing you the new “brewing do-dads” that I got with my Hanukkah gift … Continue reading →

Posted in Homebrewing | Tagged Adventures In Homebrewing, Belgian Tripel, English Barleywine, Northern Brewer, stir plate, stir starter, Tripel Karmeliet, wyeast 1335, yeast starter | Leave a comment

The Brewed Palate Presents: Bitter & Esters Homebrew Shop

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Barry W

On October, 23, 2013 I went to Bitter and Esters homebrew shop in Brooklyn, NY for an event entitled Mystery Brew. Once the Mystery ingredient was revealed the Bitter and Esters staff poured some of the other beers that they … Continue reading →

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The Brewed Palate Presents: Mystery Brew

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Barry W

On October, 23, 2013 I went to Bitter and Esters homebrew shop in Brooklyn, NY for an event entitled Mystery Brew. All I knew before I got there was that some local beer writers / bloggers and I would be … Continue reading →

Posted in Craft Beer Advocacy, Homebrewing | Tagged beer water profiles, Bitter and Esters, homebrew shop, Irish Red Ale, Joshua M. Bernstein, Mystery Brew, Perrier beer, The Brewed Palate | 2 Comments

The Brewed Palate: In the Kitchen Ep 1: Chipotle-Smoked Porter BBQ Sauce

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Barry W

In the first episode of my new series entitled The Brewed Palate: In The Kitchen, I show you how to prepare my first ever beer related recipe, a barbecue sauce that I add chipotle peppers and Stone Brewing Co.’s Smoked … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking w/ Beer | Tagged beer bbq sauce, chipotle peppers, cooking with craft beer, home made barbecue sauce, Stone Smoked Porter | 1 Comment

Brasserie Les 3 Fourquets Lupulus (Blonde Ale)

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Barry W

Brewery Description: Lupulus is a blonde ale with an alcohol proof of 8,5 %, refermented in champagne bottles and in casks. The choice not to filter the beer, as well as not to pasteurize it ensures its taste and aromatic quality. … Continue reading →

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HBW #7: R&R Coconut IPA Clones

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Barry W

In part one of this week’s Homebrew Wednesday I talk about some upcoming videos, craft beers I’ve bought and received in the past week, and the home brewing equipment that I ordered with my Hanukkah money. Also, I discuss the … Continue reading →

Posted in Homebrewing | Tagged Bourbon County Barleywine, Bourbon County Stout 2013, brett IPA, Crooked Stave, English Barleywine, homebrew wednesday, Hop Savant, Intelligensia coffee, R&R Coconut IPA, R&R Coconut IPA clone | Leave a comment

Homebrew Wednesday #6: Temperature Controlled Updates

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Barry W

In this week’s Homebrew Wednesday I show some footage of my recently completed STC-1000 temperature controller and fermentation fridge. Then I give some updates on the YouTube Homebrewing Community promotional video and what I’m planning on brewing next. Enjoy and … Continue reading →

Posted in Homebrewing | Tagged breakfast stout, Converting fridge to fermentation chamber, Deschutes Abyss, Fermentation Chamber, Great Divide Peach Grand Cru, STC-1000 Temperature Controller | Leave a comment

TBP Beer Review: Meantime Coffee Porter

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Barry W

Brewery’s Description: Our first formulation of this beer was the first UK brewed beer to carry the Fairtrade logo, and although we have reformulated it to create an even better blend better the malt and roast coffee flavours and can … Continue reading →