FLOPS Meeting Minutes – December 18th, 2014
Opening Toast – Tony Canova
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year with pockets full of money and coolers full of beer.
Primary Fermenter, Ash Goodwin presiding.
Officer Reports
Primary – Ash Goodwin
Special guest this evening, Kort Castleberry, from Fossil Cove, and Ryan Pickop, from West Mountain.
Secretary – Chris Abel
November meeting minutes are up on flopsclub.com.
Treasurer – Shaun Servoss
We have $1,635. Dues are due.
Hop Scheduler – Brad Schmidt
Not present. Check flopsclub.com’s calendar for upcoming competitions and events.
We need to start hosting brew-ins again. If you are willing please let an officer know.
Brew Master – Tim Keltner
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. Please be kind and return promptly so others can utilize it.
Ambassador at Large – Keith Besonen
At large.
Secondary – Kathryn McGraw
Reported on Apple Blossom. See brewery reports below.
Education – Tony Canova
How to make a yeast starter to brew a higher quality beer.
BJCP Style Guide – Suspended
Old Business
Club Social. Thanks again to Andy Sparks for hosting another epic Christmas Party. The kegs floated early and the magic beer fridge’s load is lighter. Good times.
Brewery Reports
Apple Blossom – Citiscapes awarded them the honor of Best Brewery in NWA. Discount for AHA members.
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 Coffee IPA. It is a collaboration with Onyx Coffee Labs.
Ozark Beer Company –
Saddlebock –
West Mountain – Head brewer Ryan Pickop reported that along with his IPA, American Stout and Blond he was about to roll out a RyePA soon. A sour kettle Berliner weisse is in the planning stages.
Opening Soon?
Bentonville Brewing –
Columbus House – Still on hold. Equipment in place. No permits as of yet.
Foster’s Pints and Pies – Opening soon. Restaurant, bottle shop and brewery.
New Business
Club Social – December’s social will be held at Bike Rack Brewing Co in Bentonville on January 10th at 3 p.m.
A donation to the House of Hope in Springdale was proposed and seconded. The amount of $300 was approved by the membership. Those interested in donating in other manners may contact to David Gulliver who will get details.
Home Brewer Reports
None this month.
Iron Brewer
January’s ingredient is smoke.
February’s ingredient will be chocolate and cherry.
If you have ideas for t-shirt designs for a FLOPS shirt please talk to Keith Lynn.
Awards
Brewer of the Month – Jason Wright
Ass of the Month – Ash Goodwin
Iron Brewer – Cranberry
Winner – No entries.
December’s Beer Board
Jason Wright Bourbon Barrel Imperial Stout
Tim Belgian Wit
