April 17, 2025
Fossil Cove Brewery, Fayetteville, AR
- Attendance: 10
- Homebrews: 13
David Johnson started the meeting at 7:10 PM. Keith Linn opened the meeting with a toast to Ric Bailey for his birthday.
Last Month
- Brewer of the Month: Tom Maddock (absent)
- Ben Farhner carried the golden chalice in his stead for taking 2nd place last month.
- Beer of the Month: Tom Maddock’s Vienna lager
- Ass of the Month: Daniel Stubblefield (absent)
No guests were present. Beers were introduced and an intermission taken to sample the beers.
Old Business
NWA Women’s Shelter Fundraiser
- The event was held on Saturday, April 12, 12–3 PM at Bentonville Brewing.
- About $12,000 was raised at the event.
- Attendees had lots of good feedback about the venue this year.
Jack McAuliffe Tribute / Home Brew Showcase
- The 2025 Home Brew Showcase is on Saturday, May 10 in Siloam Springs
- FLOPS is planning to include a tribute to Jack McAuliffe, honoring his induction into the American Craft Beer Hall of Fame. Keith Linn reached out to Kolin Blakely about honoring Jack at the event and he is onboard with that.
- James Harvey is waiting to hear back from the American Craft Beer Hall of Fame.
- Kolin Blakely is still looking for more brewers for the event.
Big Brew Day
- FLOPS is planning to brew on the Fossil Cove small system in their taproom, starting at 7 AM on Saturday, May 3. OZ is now planning to join FLOPS at Fossil Cove for this event.
- FLOPS and Fossil Cove need a headcount of members planning to attend.
- David Johnson will talk to Kevin Elsken about bringing food.
Weiz Guys Big Brew Day Competition
- FLOPS is planning to participate in the Weiz Guys competition again this year.
- 1 entry per club. Entry window is September 1—October 21, and the competition is on November 8.
- The winners will be featured in Zymurgy and can designate a charitable organization for donations.
- James Harvey made a motion for FLOPS to hold a competition for the best beer from Big Brew Day to send to the Weiz Guys competition. The motion was seconded, and approved by members with a vote.
- Randy Germann made a motion for the club to pay for the entry fee and shipping. The motion was seconded, and approved by members with a vote.
Membership
- Membership dues for 2025 are due. Members should see Chris Abel, Treasurer, to pay their dues.
New Business
Hop Schedule
- [James Harvey]
- 2025 St. Louis Microfest
- May 10 in St. Louis, MO
- Registration is now closed
- Judging on April 22–26
- More info here
- Summer SMaSH 2025
- July 12 in St. Louis, MO
- $10 entry fee
- Entries due June 25
- More info here
- Honey Beer Competition
- August 9 in St. Louis, MO
- Entries due July 18
- More info here
- MO MASH In 2025
- August 23 in Rolla, MO
- $10 entry fee
- Entries due August 16
- More info here
- Mead Stampede
- July 10 in Oklahoma City, OK
- $10 entry fee
- Entries due June 15
- More info here
- Historic Arkansas Museum Hop-Off
- July 11 in Little Rock, AR
- No entry fee
- More info here
- James Harvey requested information from members on non-AHA events that should be included on the hop schedule.
Bugs, Beers, and Birthday Cake
- Keith Linn is hosting a crawfish boil for his wife’s birthday on Saturday, April 26 at 6 PM. More information is available on the members-only Facebook page.
Flopswear Update
- Keith Linn has the group buy orders at his house, and will provide shipping charges to Chris Abel for the club to reimburse.
Education
- David Johnson presented on exogenous enzymes.
Meeting closed at 8:25 PM, opening up to GODS, the Greater Ozark Drinking Society.
Brewer of the Month
- Ric Bailey
- Lewie Lewis
- Alex Smith
Beer of the Month
- Ric Bailey’s Double IPA
Ass of the Month
- Tom Maddock for not claiming his chalice
Meeting concluded at 8:44 PM.
