Tag Archives: SJ Porr Challenge 2014

Homebrew Wednesday 36: SJ Porr Challenge 2014 Recap

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Barry W

Episode Summary: Congrats to the top 4 winners of the US finals of the 2014 SJ Porr Challenge! In this week’s Homebrew Wednesday I recap my experiences with the challenge (I placed 6th in the US finals) and then share some … Continue reading →

Posted in Homebrewing | Tagged Firestone Walker Brewing Company, lagering in a keg, pivo pils, SJ Porr Challenge 2014, Wookey Jack Clone | Leave a comment

The Brewed Palate Presents: YakimaValleyHops.com, founder and co-owner Jeff

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Barry W

After hearing about and seeing so many members of the BrewTubing (YouTube Homebrewing) community taking advantage of the great variety hops sold by yakimavalleyhops.com and using some of them in my own beers. I contacted Jeff, founder and co-owner of … Continue reading →

Posted in Craft Beer Advocacy, Homebrewing | Tagged Fresh Hop Ale Festival, fresh hops, hop trends, importing hops, NZ hops, SJ Porr Challenge 2014, yakima valley hops, yakimavalleyhops.com | Leave a comment

Homebrew Wednesday 30: 7 Blessings Rye Saison Brew Day

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Barry W

Happy Homebrew Wednesday to all!!! Though my 30th HBW video may not be consider a milestone to most, I’m happy that it includes footage of what we all do best i.e. brew beer! As the title states that footage is … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking w/ Beer, Homebrewing | Tagged Farmhouse Ale, homebrew wednesday, rye saison, saaz hops, saison, Saison Blend, SJ Porr Challenge 2014, spent grain bread, styrian golding hops, The Yeast Bay | 1 Comment

Homebrew Wednesday #29: The Farmhouse is Flowing!

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Barry W

As I prepared to brew my 7 Blessing Rye Saison on Sunday 7/6/14 there were several purchases that I had to make and some equipment that needed testing in order to insure that brew day would go as smooth as … Continue reading →

Posted in Homebrewing | Tagged Better Bottle, Bitter and Esters, Brewing water, homebrew wednesday, immersion wort chiller, IPA, John Palmer, pond pump chiller, rye saison, SJ Porr Challenge 2014, Sour beers | Leave a comment

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

Homebrew Wednesday 26: California Vacation Recap

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Barry W

Happy Homebrew Wednesday!!! In this week’s episode I taste my Self Righteous Wookey black IPA, talk about my recent California vacation, and introduce a contest to win an autographed copy of John Palmer’s Water book. My email for the contest: … Continue reading →