Tag Archives: Greg Koch

Stone Brewing Company’s First Ever Kosher Beer Dinner

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Barry W

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 →

Posted in Cooking w/ Beer, Craft Beer Advocacy, Uncategorized | Tagged bill sysak, Et al Trattoria, Greg Koch, kosher beer dinner, stone beer dinner, Stone Brewing Company, stone cali belgique, stone imperial russian stout, stone oaked arrogant bastard, Stone Smoked Porter | 4 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 →

Posted in Beer Reviews | Tagged 12.21.12 IPA, Enjoy By IPA, Escondido, fresh hops, Greg Koch, hops, india pale ale, Mayan apocalypse, San Diego beer, Stone Brewing Company | Leave a comment

TBP Podcast 002: Dennis Flynn,Tristate Rep. for Stone Brewing Co.

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Barry W

On 12/12/12 I headed downtown to Blind Tiger Ale House for their Stone Vertical Epic series culmination event featuring eight of the series’ eleven vintages. While there I sat down with Dennis Flynn, the tristate area (NY,NJ,CT) Stone representative to … Continue reading →

Posted in Brewmaster Interviews, Craft Beer Advocacy | Tagged beer podcast, Blind Tiger Ale House, bottling date, Denis Flynn, Enjoy By 12.21.12 IPA, Greg Koch, hoppy beer, Stone Brewing Company, The Brewed Palate, Vertical Epic, Vertical Epic 12.12.12 | 1 Comment

The Brew Palate Update 12/11/12

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Barry W

After leaving the craft beer blogging scene for a year and a half to concentrate on my graduate studies; I chose to return with a new blog that would fit my current schedule and view on today’s craft beer scene. … Continue reading →

Posted in Craft Beer Advocacy | Tagged barrel aged stout, Blind Tiger Ale House, Blue Mountain Dark Hollow, Brian Strumke, Drie Fonteinen Oude Geuze Golden Blend, Enjoy By 12.21.12 IPA, Firestone Walker Parabola, Greg Avola, Greg Koch, Imperial Stout, Stillwater Artisanal Ales, Stone Brewing Company, Stone Vertical Epic 12.12.12, Untappd | Leave a comment

Stone Brewing Co. Delivers The Hops

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Barry W

As is the case with many beer geeks nowadays, my craving for the intense aromas, flavors, and bitterness of hops often directs me to picking up some of Stone Brewing Company’s (Escondido, CA) year round beers. Therefore, before reviewing some … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer Reviews | Tagged Black IPA, Cali-Belgique, craft beer, Escondido, Greg Koch, hops, india pale ale, IPA, San Diego beer, Stone Brewing Company, Stone Ruination, Sublimely Self Righteous Ale, The Brewed Palate | Leave a comment

Side By Side Review: Stone Smoked Porter Variations

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Barry W

As one who tries to attend as many special Stone Brewing Co. events at my local New York City beer bars as possible; I was excited to hear that two variations on their Smoked Porter that I previously tried and … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer Reviews | Tagged american porter, craft beer, Greg Koch, Mitch Steele, San Diego beer, smoked beer, Smoked Porter with Chipotle Peppers, Smoked Porter with Vanilla Bean, Stone Brewing Company, Stone Smoked Porter | Leave a comment

Cooking w/ Craft Beer: Homemade Chipotle-Smoked Porter BBQ Sauce

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Barry W

One of the most important parts of developing your “craft beer palate” is pairing beer with different foods. At time those pairings can lead to actually using beer in the dishes that you cook. One of my favorite ways to … Continue reading →