Category Archives: Brewmaster Interviews

TBP Craft Brewer Interview: Bill Covaleski of Victory Brewing Company

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Barry W

On Wednesday, October 1, 2014 I headed downtown for yet another great brewery tap takeover event at Blind Tiger Ale House this time featuring Victory Brewing Company and 17 of its beers on tap. While there I had the chance to … Continue reading →

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TBP Presents: Almanac Beer Co.’s Jesse Friedman @ Blind Tiger Ale House

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Barry W

On Wednesday September 17, 2014 I headed downtown to yet another special brewery feature event at Blind Tiger Ale House, this time welcoming Almanac Beer Co. to New York City. Upon arriving Katherine, Blind Tiger’s manager still was sure certain … Continue reading →

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The Brewed Palate Presents: Patrick Rue, founder of The Bruery

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Barry W

On Monday, September 15, 2014 I headed to The Ginger Man bar (11 East 36th Street New York, NY 10016) for a special event featuring 40 of The Bruery’s (Placentia, CA) most unique and sought after beers (click picture for … Continue reading →

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TBP Presents: Rob and Anthony, Founders and Brewers of Transmitter Brewing

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Barry W

After a great tour of the brewery I sat down with Rob and Anthony, the founders and brewers of Transmitter Brewing for an in depth tasting and interview about their brewery and techniques for brewing great farmhouse ales. Enjoy and … Continue reading →

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TBP Presents: Sierra Nevada Beer Camp Across America @ Blind Tiger Ale House

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Barry W

On Wednesday, July 23rd I attended a special event at Blind Tiger Ale House (281 Bleecker Street New York, NY 10014) featuring Sierra Nevada Brewing Company’s (SN) 12 Beer Camp Across America collaboration beers. After sampling 2 of the beers, I took … Continue reading →

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The Brewed Palate Presents: John Palmer @ 508 Gastrobrewery

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Barry W

On Sunday, May 4, 2014 I headed downtown to 508 Gastrobrewery, one of New York City’s few brew pubs for a homebrew bottle share with special guest John Palmer, author of the well known How To Brew book and the … Continue reading →

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A Night of Belgian Craft Beer Premiers with Christine Celis

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Barry W

On Thursday, January 23, 2014 I headed to Clinton Hall, a recent addition to the plethora of NYC craft beer bars for an event organized by Artisanal Imports and Authentic Beverage Management, which featured the premiers of a variety of … Continue reading →

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The Brewed Palate Presents: David Kleban of Maine Beer Company

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Barry W

On January 23, 2014 I headed down to Blind Tiger Ale House for an event featuring beers from the now well known Maine brewery, Maine Beer Company. While there I sat down with co-founder David Kleban to chat about the … Continue reading →

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Smuttynose Week Part One: Patrick Fondiller, NY Brewery Representative

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Barry W

On Tuesday, January 14, 2014, Patrick Fondiller, Smuttynose Brewing Company’s NY Brewery Representative (Field Manager) stopped by my apartment to chat about Smuttynose and his experiences with their beers in NY. After filming an informative interview we went on to … Continue reading →

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Homebrew Wednesday #13: A bottle full of updates

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Barry W

In this week’s Homebrew Wednesday I talk about and show footage of me bottling my oak aged English Barleywine and then “empty out a bottle of beer related updates”. Recipes Mentioned In This Video: Bro Time IPA (mini-mash) Grains (mash … Continue reading →