Author Archives: Barry W
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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










