FLOPS Meeting Minutes – February 20, 2014
Opening Toast – Tony Canova
Here’s to beer, the reason we get up every afternoon.
Secondary Fermenter, Kyle Gibson presiding.
Officer Reports
Primary – Ash Goodwin
Unavailable
Secretary – Chris Abel
January meeting minutes are up on flopsclub.com.
Treasurer – Shaun Servoss
We have money, $1,700ish.
Hop Scheduler – Brad Schmidt
Unavailable but based on previous reports we have,
28th Bluebonnet Brew-Off – World’s Largest Single Site Competition – 3.22.13
Location: Dallas,Tx Entry Fee: Commerative Score Sheet for $8 Entry Deadline: 02/20/2014
Schlafly St Louis MO – 7.13.14
Event Type: AHA Rallies Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
We need to start hosting brew-ins again. If you are willing please let an officer know.
Brew Master – Tim Keltner
We have successfully loaned equipment to a burgeoning brewer. The loaner equipment list is located under the Learn To Brew link on the home page of flopsclub.com. If you have equipment to donate you can drop it off at the Home Brewery where the club stores its collection.
Ambassador at Large – Keith Besonen
At large.
Secondary – Kyle Gibson
Presiding.
Education – Thanks to Andy Sparks and the Homebrewery.
Several hop variety samples were brought. Scratch and sniff.
BJCP Style Guide – Kyle Gibson
English Pale Ales. Several commercial examples were provided and sampled.
Old Business
Club Social January. Several members attended the social at Tanglewood Branch Brewing Co. and were given a tour of JT’s updated brew kettles and fermenters which will allow him to produce larger quantities than his previous system. We were also given samples of beers soon to be released including an apple ale and an IPA. A good time was had by all.
Brewery Reports
Apple Blossom –
Core Brewing –
Fossil Cove –
Ozark Beer Company –
Saddlebock –
Tanglewood Branch –
West Mountain –
Opening Soon?
Bentonville Brewing –
Bike Rack Brewing? –
New Business
Club Social – March’s social will be held at West Mountain Brewing Co., Saturday, March 1sr at 3 p.m. An additional Social opportunity will present itself on March 1st at the St. Patrick’s Day on the Hill celebration. The craft beer village will be open from 2 to 6 p.m. The first annual Arkansas Stout competition will be held at 4 p.m.
Home Brewer Reports
Tony Canova brought an IPA for which he used a hop burst technique, meaning all the hops are added at the end of the brewing process. This process generally gives you more hop aroma while providing a smoother finishing beer.
Brian Sorensen brought a Porter which was based on a Sam Adams recipe.
Ask these fine brewers for the details if you are interested.
Iron Brewer
March’s style is a session beer, specifically a flavorful full bodied beer capped at 4.2% abv.
April’s style will be a SMASH, details to come.
If you have ideas for t-shirt designs for a FLOPS shirt please talk to Keith Lynn.
The House of Hope sent a nice letter of appreciation for the clubs holiday donation.
Awards
Brewer of the Month – Tony Canova.
Ass of the Month – Kyle Gibson.
Iron Brewer – Strong Ales
Winner – Keith L and Tim K
February’s Beer Board
Gibby Grunion Wheat, Galaxy Pale Ale
Tim K Old Ale
Tom M APA
Tony Canova Hop Burst IPA
Keith Barleywine, Strong Scotch
Brant Bishop Pale Ale with Arbol chili
Brian Sorensen Porter
