Category Archives: Craft Beer Advocacy
The YouTube Homebrewing Community: An international community of passionate homebrewers
My Fellow Homebrewers, As members of both the US and international homebrewing communities you’ve all experienced (to a certain degree) the plethora of benefits that the sense of community and camaraderie that homebrewing clubs (and homebrewing in general) has to … Continue reading
The Brewed Palate Presents: Mystery Brew
On October, 23, 2013 I went to Bitter and Esters homebrew shop in Brooklyn, NY for an event entitled Mystery Brew. All I knew before I got there was that some local beer writers / bloggers and I would be … Continue reading
The Brewed Palate Update 11/1/13
I haven’t been given the go ahead to post the Bitter and Esters footage from last week so I decided to film an update with my webcam. Cheers! My Avery Brewing Company event tasting will be posted ASAP Links Mentioned … Continue reading
Going All Grain: Homebrewing in my NYC Apartment
The Holy Inn Brewing Company: When coming up with a home a name for my “home-brewery” I wanted to make sure I wouldn’t be the only one who could understand the significance of the name. Or at least have it be … Continue reading
TBP Reviews…Beer Hunter: The Movie
As a craft beer enthusiast I’ve heard Michael Jackson’s name and influence praised by brewers, craft beer industry personalities, and fellow craft beer enthusiasts for quite a while. However, despite having watched some of the videos featuring Michael on YouTube, … Continue reading
The Craft Beer Community: Embracing passion and diversity
(photo courtesy of: restaurantdish.wordpress.com) The depth America’s craft beer culture has now become contagious and spread worldwide and created a contagious passion that affects all who tap into the wonders of great tasting beer. In turn, each individual craft beer … Continue reading
The Brewed Palate Update 3/18/13
First off I’d like to apologize for not posting any reviews etc in quite a few weeks. The primary reason for that is that I recently got engaged and have started planning my wedding, which will take place this summer. … Continue reading
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
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










