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Homebrew Wednesday 46: A New Approach

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Barry W

For this week’s Homebrew Wednesday video I’ve decided to introduce a new “approach” or format that I’ll be using for HBW videos. Meaning, I’ll start with a detailed description of recently utilized homebrewing techniques and any tips that I’ve learned … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 2013 hops, beveragefactory.com, brewing water chemistry, Double IPA, el dorado hops, fermcap, fermcap-S, homebrew wednesday, Perlick 630SS, Perlick beer faucets | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Brewmaster Interviews, Uncategorized | Tagged barrel aged beer, Beer Camp Across America, Bill Covaleski, Blind Tiger Ale House, Earth Bread and Brewery, victory brewing company, Victory Earth and Flame, white monkey | Leave a comment

Homebrew Wednesday 39: Two side to the coin (craft beer and homebrewing updates)

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Barry W

For this week’s Homebrew Wednesday update I’ve chosen to switch things up in two ways. The first is giving both homebrewing and craft beer updates because as you may have realized I’ve been trying to bring back more craft beer … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged all grain homebrewing, Almanac Cerise, Blind Tiger Ale House, Firestone Walker Agrestic Ale, homebrew wednesday, victory brewing company, whole foods beer | Leave a comment

Homebrew Wednesday 37: Liquid Sustenance Farmhouse Pale Ale Brew Day

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Barry W

The story of this beer started back in July when I brewed my Seven Blessings imperial rye saison and purchased 2 vials of The Yeast Bay‘s Saison Blend and ended up making a starter with one of them instead of … Continue reading →

Posted in Brew Day Videos, Homebrewing, Uncategorized | Tagged ahtanum hops, All Grain, american pale ale, belgian IPA, brew in a bag, farmhouse IPA, galaxy hops, Homebrewing, saison | 4 Comments

Homebrew Wednesday 35: Vermont Beercation

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Barry W

Last week my wife and took a two day vacation to Vermont in order escape fast paced New York City and have some fun. Before we left we agreed to spend one day visiting more touristy places and the other … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Bitter and Esters, craft beer, Craft Beer Cellar, hill farmstead brewery, hill farmstead civil disobedience, hill farmstead expansion, homebrew shop, Prohibition Pig, Vermont | 3 Comments

The Brewed Palate Presents: HIBC Keezer Build 2014

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Barry W

Over the past 3 weeks I’ve been hard at work building my new keezer. With the help of two fellow homebrewers, lots of research, and some personal initiative I was able to get it done much quicker than I anticipated. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged beer cap bar top, corny keg, DIY project, keezer, keezer build, keezer collar, keg connection, kegerator, kegging homebrew, Northern Brewer, taprite regulator | 1 Comment

The Holy Inn Brewing Company Presents: Lion’s Roar Pilsner Brew Day

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Barry W

In this FULL LENGTH brew day I take you along while I brew my first lager, a bohemian pilsner inspired by Firestone Walker Brewing Company’s Pivo Pils, which I’ve dubbed Lion’s Roar Pilsner. As some of you make know Firestone … Continue reading →

Posted in Homebrewing, Uncategorized | Tagged bohemian pilsner, Firestone Walker Brewing Company, Matt Brynildson, Pivo Pils Clone, step mash, wyeast 2124 | 5 Comments

Homebrew Wednesday 27: Northeastern Brewers Represent

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Barry W

My allotment of SJ Porr Challenge 2014 first round beers has arrived from the man SJ Porr himself. In this week’s Homebrew Wednesday I give my first impressions on the beers that I received based on the label and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Craft Beer Advocacy, Uncategorized | Tagged Black IPA, homebrew wednesday, SJ Porr Challenge 2014, Sublimely Self Righteous Ale Clone, Wookey Jack Clone | Leave a comment

HBW #19: Bronx Homebrewers Assocation March Meeting

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Barry W

On Tuesday, March 11, 2014 I took the subway up to 238th Street and headed to Bronx Ale House for the March meeting of the Bronx Homebrewers Association (Facebook) which focused on mead. As is with many homebrewing club meetings, we … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Bronx Ale House, Bronx homebrewers association, homebrew wednesday, Homebrewing, mead, New York City Homebrewers Guild | Leave a comment

Smuttynose Week Part 4: Durty (Mud Season Hoppy Brown Ale)

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Barry W

After enjoying the balanced pairing of Big A IPA and cheddar cheese Patrick and I moved on to the final hop forward beer of the tasting. Durty, a “mud season hoppy brown ale” is the newest beer to Smuttynose’s seasonal … Continue reading →

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