FLOPS Meeting Minutes – November 20th, 2014
Opening Toast – Tony Canova
Here’s to you. Here’s to me. Here’s to beer, especially when it’s free.
Secondary Fermenter, Katherine McGraw presiding.
Officer Reports
Primary – Ash Goodwin
Not present
Secretary – Chris Abel
October meeting minutes are up on flopsclub.com. Please contact me for corrections or additions.
Treasurer – Shaun Servoss
Not present.
Hop Scheduler – Brad Schmidt
Not present.
Brew Master – Tim Keltner via Andy Sparks
Most of the equipment has been returned so there is a full set ready to be checked out. A signup sheet is located at the Home Brewery where the equipment can be picked up.
Ambassador at Large – Keith Besonen
Keith travelled to Minnesota last week and brought us some can samples of the Day Tripper from Indeed Brewing Co. He also brought some Dale’s Pale Ale from Oskar Blues in CO. noting that it will soon be available in Missouri. Keith also relayed the news that the Bosco’s brewpub chain has closed all of its locations. A toast to the memory of Bosco’s ensued. He also visited Vino’s and Stone’s Throw in Little Rock. Vino’s had at least 6 of their own beers on tap and their IPA was definitely a standout. Stone’s Throw had 8 beers on tap and their Keyser was, in his opinion, the best of the bunch. Give them a try if you find yourself in Little Rock.
Secondary – Katherine McGraw
See education.
Education –
Katherine brought her laptop with the BeerSmith 2 program running on it if you want to take a peek at how it operates.
BJCP Style Guide –
Old Business
Club Social report – Several members traveled north to Ozark Beer Co. Andy Coates was a gracious host, as always, giving us a tour of his new tank layout. Stout is aging in several oak barrels for the new year and the Belgian will soon be available in cans. The beer was awesome. Thank you Andy. We will be back.
Those that were able to hang out with the pros at the Arkansas Brewers Guild tap takeover at Fossil Cove on November 13th were able to sample beers from across the state. Apple Blossom, Core, Diamond Bear, Fossil Cove, Ozark, Saddlebock, Stone’s Throw and West Mountain were represented.
Sierra Nevada’s Beer Camp tap takeover was held the same evening at Sideways in Fayetteville with a selection of 6 out of the 12 beers originally released. It was a great chance for those who missed the initial release to catch half of the series.
Brewery Reports
Apple Blossom –
Bike Rack Brewing – Open in Bentonville. Please report back what you experience there.
Core Brewing –
Fossil Cove – Assistant brewer Kort Castleberry brought a growler of the new SMASH #7, featuring Bonlander Munich malt and Bravo hops and the Fall Saison which is spiced with clove and grapefruit peel. He also brought a small bottle of his own Gose. Two new beers will be out next few weeks. A brown porter, a robust porter and this year’s winter ale will be available soon. Additionally a new winter seasonal coffee IPA should be added to the regular rotation. Mug Club renewals should be coming up in December but spaces are limited based on the number of renewals. Potentially 10 to 15 slots will open.
Ozark Beer Company –
Saddlebock –
West Mountain –
Opening Soon?
Columbus House – Still on hold. Equipment in place. No permits as of yet.
Bentonville Brewing –
New Business
Club Social – Andy’s Holiday Party will be held Saturday, December 6th at 7 p.m.
Brews & Brats will be held at the Fayetteville Town Center on December 13th at 5 p.m.
Home Brewer Reports
December’s ingredient is cranberry.
January’s style is smoke beers.
Awards
Brewer of the Month – Katherine McGraw, covering for the Primary at her first meeting as a club officer.
Ass of the Month – Ash Goodwin, for throwing Kat to the wolves during her first meeting.
Iron Brewer – Stout
Winner – Cary Tobey for his Eclipse sweet stout.
Homebrew List
Tony C Chinook IPA & Blood& Lotus (American wheat with honey, oranges and spice)
Alan G Cream Ale
Tom M APA
Brant B Fall Brown Ale
David Johnson Galaxy Belgian IPA
Cary Tobey Eclipse Sweet Stout
Kort Castleberry Gose
