Category Archives: Brewmaster Interviews

Bitter & Esters Presents: Derek Dellinger, author of The Fermented Man and Brewmaster of Kent Falls Brewing Company

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Barry W

On Thursday, November 10, 2016 NYC’s Bitter and Esters homebrew shop hosted an event featuring Derek Dellinger, author of The Fermented Man and Brewmaster of Kent Falls Brewing Company. Despite some camera battery and audio difficulties I was able to film … Continue reading →

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TBP Presents: 3 Ways To Pour and Serve Pilsner Urquell w/ Václav Berka

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Barry W

After the formal interview was over Václav and I joined Pilsner Urquell Trade Quality Manager Bryan Panzica behind the bar to experience three different way to pour and service Pilsner Urquell… Pour One: HLADINKA [SMOOTH]: A smooth, less carbonated serve, perfect for … Continue reading →

Posted in Brewmaster Interviews, Craft Beer Advocacy | Tagged Pilsner Urquell, Pilsner Urquell pour, saaz hops, seibel institure bartender, Vaclav Berka | Leave a comment

TBP Podcast: Celebrating 20 years of Allagash with founder Rob Tod

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Barry W

The Brewed Palate podcast is back! For the the third year in a row I recently headed to my go to NYC craft beer bar, Blind Tiger Ale House for their annual Allagash Brewing Company event. However, this year’s event … Continue reading →

Posted in Brewmaster Interviews, TBP Podcast | Tagged Allagash Brewing Company, Blind Tiger Ale House, craft beer buy outs, craft beer podcast, Maine breweries, Rob Tod | Leave a comment

TBP Presents: Brewmaster’s Reserve Series Lord Sorachi Release @ Brooklyn Brewery

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Barry W

On Monday, November 16th I headed to Brooklyn Brewery for the release of Garrett Oliver’s newest addition to his Brewmaster’s Reserve Series of beers, Lord Sorachi. This 9.5% imperial saison is the “bigger brother” of Sorachi Ace, Brooklyn Brewery’s year … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer Reviews, Brewmaster Interviews | Tagged beer release, Brewmaster's Reserve Series, Brooklyn Brewery, Garrett Oliver, Imperial Saison, Lord Sorachi saison, NYC beer, Sorachi Ace hops, Sorachi Ace Saison | 1 Comment

TBP Presents: Marshall Schott aka the Brülosopher (brulosophy.com)

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Barry W

On Sunday, May 3rd I grabbed a pint of homebrew and hopped on Google Plus for a Hangout with one of today’s most well known homebrewing bloggers, Marshall Schott aka the Brülosopher (brulosophy.com). Known for his well executed homebrewing “exbeeriments” … Continue reading →

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Catching Up With Garrett Oliver, Brewmaster of Brooklyn Brewery

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Barry W

While at Brooklyn Brewery for the Wild Horse Porter release I took some time to catch up with brewmaster Garrett Oliver and discuss the beer and the growth of Brooklyn Brewery, NYC craft beer, and American craft beer as a … Continue reading →

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TBP Feature Video: Flagship Brewing Company @ Mug’s Ale House

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Barry W

On Wednesday January 14th I went to Mug’s Ale House for the january meeting of the Malted Barley Appreciation Society. The evening’s guest speaker was Flagship Brewing Co. head brewer Patrick Morse. In this video Patrick talks about the history … Continue reading →

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TBP Podcast: Rob Tod, founder of Allagash Brewing Co. @ Blind Tiger Ale House

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Barry W

On Wednesday, December 17th I headed down to Blind Tiger Ale House for their annual Allagash Brewing Co. event featuring 14 of Allagash’s best beers. While there I had the opportunity to record a podcast interview with found Rob Tod. … Continue reading →

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Charlie Papazian @ Bitter & Esters Part 2: Homebrew Swap Q&A

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Barry W

After interviewing Charlie he went out for a dinner interview with Ale Street News founder and editor Tony Forder and I stayed at Bitter and Esters waiting for the evening’s homebrew swap to begin at 6pm. Then at around 7, … Continue reading →

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TBP Presents: Charlie Papazian @ Bitter and Esters (Part One-Interview)

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Barry W

On Wednesday, October 29, 2014 I headed down to Bitter & Esters to interview and then hang out with the one and only Charlie Papazian, one of my and many brewers’ (home and craft alike) biggest role models. Since founding the … Continue reading →