My first visit to the Tractor Room was for a recent beer dinner with Jan Toye, owner of Belgium’s largest independent brewery, PALM, and of Brouwerij Rodenbach, whose deliciously sour beer, Grand Cru, frequently fills my glass.
San Diego CityBeat Reviews PALM Breweries Dinner

Gary Monterosso interviews Latis Imports director of retail brand development, Bob Stacey, on Belgium’s PALM Breweries.

Matt Petrash, restaurant industry veteran and recent Mesa Distributing Company manager, has joined Latis Imports as retail brand development manager.
Latis Imports, a new specialty craft beer importer formed in September 2007 by David van Wees and Anthony Giardina, hired Petrash for his extensive restaurant industry knowledge. Most recently Petrash was the Brand Development Manager for [...]

Bob Stacey, 20-year beer veteran and former nightclub owner, has joined Latis Imports as its director of retail brand development focusing on Belgium’s number one amber - PALM Ale.
Latis Imports, a new specialty craft beer importer formed in September 2007, hired Stacey for his extensive Belgian beer knowledge and his draught expertise. Most recently Stacey [...]

PALM Speciale is the best selling ale in Belgium, and has just recently become available in New York (draft only). Don’t be fooled by its amber color, it is neither heavy nor bitter, and is a true alternative/upgrade for your customers who drink Heineken or Stella Artois. It is slightly more flavorful than those brews, [...]