Category Archives: Beer Reviews

Fatheads Head Hunter IPA

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Barry W

BREWERY’S DESCRIPTION: No other ingredient stirs the passion of a Master Brewer like the hop. Inspired by this legendary flower we challenged ourselves to create a world class IPA. Head Hunter is an aggressively dry-hopped, West Coast-Style IPA with a huge … Continue reading →

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Firestone Walker 16th Anniversary Ale

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Barry W

My experience with Firestone Walker’s Anniversary Ales began with their 14th Anniversary Ale, a blend that was primarily stout focused. Then came their 15th Anniversary Ale, which was more barleywine focused (based) and while I enjoyed it, it left me … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer Reviews | Tagged Barrel aged beers, Firestone Walker, Firestone Walker 16th Anniversary Ale, Firestone Walker Parabola, Matt Brynildson, Paso Robles | Leave a comment

Sierra Nevada Narwhal Imperial Stout

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Barry W

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 →

Posted in Beer Reviews | Tagged beer review, chico, craft beer, Ken Grossman, Narwhal Imperial Stout, Russian Imperial Stout, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company | 2 Comments

Singlecut Beersmiths’ First Beers Reviewed

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Barry W

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 →

Posted in Beer Reviews | Tagged 19-33 Lagrrr, Amber Ale, craft beer, DEAN Pacific NW Mahogany Ale, JAN Olympic White Lager, Olympic White Lager, pilsner, red ipa, Rich Buceta, Singlecut Beersmiths, White Lager | Leave a comment

The Brewed Palate Update 1/12/13

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Barry W

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 →

Posted in Beer Reviews, Craft Beer Advocacy | Tagged Alesmith Speedway Stout, Ballast Point Sculpin dry hopped w/ Falconer's Flight Hops, beer dinner, Blue Mountain Dark Hollow Imperial Stout, Blue Mountain Full Nelson, craft beer podcast, Dean NW Mahogany Ale, Firestone Walker 16th Anniversary Ale, Founders Imperial Stout, JAN Olympic White Lagrrr, John Holl, Singlecut Beersmiths 19-33 Lagrrr, Stillwater Artisanal Ales Folklore, Stone Brewing Company, Wandering Star Zingari Wit, Weyerbacher Yankee | Leave a comment

Friday Quick Reviews: New Years Eve Beer Tasting

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Barry W

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 →

Posted in Beer Reviews | Tagged barleywine, beer reviews, Belgian Strong Dark Ale, craft beer, Dogfish Head Olde School 2010, Duclaw Retribution, Flying Dog Coffee Stout Batch #2, Hair of the Dog Adam, Imperial Stout, Mikkeller Barrel Aged Black Hole, Mikkeller Santa's Little Helper 2011 | Leave a comment

BOSS Browar Witnica S.A. Black Boss Porter

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Barry W

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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NYC’s Newest Craft Brewery: Singlecut Beersmiths

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Barry W

TBP Podcast Episode 004: Extended Cut of my interview with Singlecut Beersmiths’ founder and brewmaster Rich Buceta: On Thursday, December 20th I headed to Astoria, Queens to check out New York City’s newest craft brewery Singlecut Beersmiths . While hanging out … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer Reviews, Brewery Tour, Brewmaster Interviews | Tagged 19-33 Lagrrr, 30bbl brewhouse, Astoria Queens, brewery tour, Dean Pacific Northwest Mahogany Ale, Lyric Dark Lager, New York City craft beer, Olympic White Lager, pilsner, red ipa, Rich Buceta, schwarzbier, Singlecut Beersmiths | 2 Comments

Stone Enjoy by 12.21.12

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Barry W

While I planned on posting this review closer to when I actually drank this purposely and extremely fresh double IPA i.e. 12/8/12. I was inspired by Stone Brewing Co. CEO Greg Koch’s “GK vBlog Enjoy(ing) By 12.21.12 IPA Amongst the … Continue reading →

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Stone Vertical Epic 12/12/12 Tasting @ Blind Tiger Ale House

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Barry W

One Wednesday 12/12/12 aka Stone Vertical Epic day I went to Blind Tiger Ale House (281 Bleecker St., NYC) to try the vintages that they were able to procure for that epic day. Out the 11 vertical epic vintages they … Continue reading →

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