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About Barry W

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

TBP Podcast Ep. 007: Sixpoint Brewery’s Triumphant Comeback From Hurricane Sandy

On Wednesday, January 16, 2013 I headed to Blind Tiger Ale House for an epic Sixpoint Brewery (Brooklyn, NY) event called The Eighth Coming. In addition, to being the brewery’s first big event since its recovery from Hurricane Sandy this was the … Continue reading

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Stone Brewing Company’s First Ever Kosher Beer Dinner

As an orthodox Jew and craft beer geek I’ve found two limitations to fully experiencing what craft beer has to offer. The first is not being able to attend events on Friday nights, Saturdays, and on holidays throughout the year. … Continue reading

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Sierra Nevada Narwhal Imperial Stout

BREWERY’S DESCRIPTION: A malt-forward monster, highlighting the depths of malt flavor. Narwhal Imperial Stout is inspired by the mysterious creature that thrives in the deepest fathoms of the frigid Arctic Ocean. Featuring incredible depth of malt flavor, rich with notes … Continue reading

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TBP Podcast Ep. 006 John Holl: Jack of all trades in craft beer journalism

On Tuesday, January 15, 2013 I met up with John Holl, a craft beer journalist who has published articles in many well known beer publications including Ale Street News, Beer Connoisseur Magazine, and the Oxford Companion To Beer and co-authored 2 craft beer … Continue reading

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Singlecut Beersmiths’ First Beers Reviewed

DEAN Pacific NW Mahogany Ale  (6% ABV, 73 IBU, 22oz bottle from tap) For my first beer of the three given me to when I visited Singlecut Beersmiths in December I chose the most hop forward beer aka Dean Pacific … Continue reading

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The Brewed Palate Update 1/12/13

Over the past few weeks I’ve tried some great beers, and am currently working on a way to post reviews on a more regular basis in order to share my drinking experiences with the craft beer community more often. Upcoming … Continue reading

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TBP Podcast Episode 005: Wandering Star Craft Brewery

On Thursday January 3, 2012 I met with Alex Hall and Chris Cuzme of Wandering Star Craft Brewery (Pittsfield, MA) at Taproom 307 in New York City. Beyond speaking about their brewery and its beers both Chris and Alex shared … Continue reading

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Friday Quick Reviews: New Years Eve Beer Tasting

Flying Dog Coffee Stout Batch #2 (2010 vintage) Poured dark brown to black with some red along its edges and a khaki head that quickly dissipated and left  some alcohol legs. The aroma initially was as I expected it to … Continue reading

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Barry’s Palate: My craft beer goals for 2013

Having tried 1,300 beers as of 12/31/12; I’ve begun to reflect on how my palate has developed over the past year and come up with a list of beers I want to try in order to continue that development. Before … Continue reading

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BOSS Browar Witnica S.A. Black Boss Porter

While shopping at one of my local NYC beer stores (Flair Beverage) a couple of years ago I was surprised to find this baltic porter from Poland (I’d never tried a Polish non-macro lager beer). However, after enjoying it that … Continue reading

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