Tag Archives: hops

The Brewed Palate Presents: Hops: Everyone’s Favorite Flower (Part Two) @ Bitter & Esters

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Barry W

Topics covered in Part Two: Bitterness Units / Gravity Units ratio, Aromatic Oils, Different Hop Products, Uses for hops in the brewing process and conditioning, Factors that affect hop bitterness, flavor, and aroma, Growing Hops at home… On January 5, … Continue reading →

Posted in Homebrewing | Tagged first wort hop, growing hops at home, homebrewing class, hop aromatic oils, hop extract, hop pellets, hops, keg hopping | Leave a comment

The Brewed Palate Presents: Hops: Everyone’s Favorite Flower (Part One) @ Bitter & Esters

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Barry W

On January 5, 2014 I attended a class about hops at my local home-brew shop, Bitter and Esters. Being that my primary goal for The Brewed Palate is to share my beer related adventures with as many people as possible; … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Bitter and Esters, history of hops, hop utilization, hops, humulus lupulus, IBUs, international bittering units, John LaPolla, John Palmer, preservative hops, tinseth scale | Leave a comment

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

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

A Chat with Chuck Silva of Green Flash Brewing Co.

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Barry W

On Wednesday, August 8th I arranged to call Chuck Silva, the brewmaster of Green Flash Brewing Company at 12pm (EST) the next day in order to catch up after not seeing each other for over a year. Subsequently, in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Craft Beer Advocacy | Tagged beer review, Brewmaster, Chuck Silva, craft beer, Green Flash Brewing Company, hops, San Diego, Silva Stout, West Coast IPA | Leave a comment

Garrett Oliver: Brewmaster of Brooklyn Brewery @ Buddha Beer Bar 7/19/12

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Barry W

On Thursday 7/19/12 Buddha Beer Bar held a special event featuring 11 different beers from Brooklyn Brewery. As a special treat for all those in attendance, brewmaster Garrett Oliver was present to chat about his beers. Having met and gotten … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer Reviews, Craft Beer Advocacy | Tagged barleywine, beer scene, Black Chocolate Stout, Blanche de Brooklyn, Brooklyn Black Ops, Brooklyn Blast, Brooklyn Brewery, Buddha Beer Bar, companion ale, craft beer, East India Pale Ale, Garrett Oliver, hops, Imperial Stout, IPA, New York City, RIS, The Brewed Palate | Leave a comment

The Alchemist Heady Topper Review

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Barry W

On Tuesday June 5, 2012 a friend texted me that Rattle n Hum had cans of The Alchemist’s Heady Topper, a double IPA that has received much acclaim and hype. Luckily when I got there after going out to dinner, … Continue reading →