August 15, 2024
Fossil Cove Brewery, Fayetteville, AR
- Attendance: 15
- Homebrews: 20
Meeting started at 7:08 PM by Kevin Elsken with a toast by Daniel Stubblefield.
Last Month
- Brewer of the Month: Ben Farhner
- Ass of the Month: Chris Abel
Beers were introduced and an intermission was taken to sample the beers.
Old Business
Great Southern Beer Festival Recap
- FLOPS received a $750 check from Ale-truism for the club’s support of GSBF.
Iron Brewer Competition
- Q3 2024: Imperial Stout (20C), due October 17 at FLOPS
- Q4 2024: Bière de Garde (24C), due January 7 at OZ
- Members were requested to think about ideas for 2025 and encouraged to think outside of the standard BJCP style guidelines.
Paella on the Patio
- Ken Gill is hosting an event at Black Howler Beer Co. on September 20 at 5 PM.
- Please RSVP to the Facebook event or via email so Ken has a headcount for food.
AHA Membership
- Kevin Elsken asked members to consider joining the AHA.
New Business
Upcoming Oktoberfests
- Oktoberfest NWA
- Butterfield Stage in downtown Rogers, AR on October 12, 1–6 PM
- Homebrewers can participate this year, so members are encouraged to sign up and bring beer. There are 35 slots currently available.
- This event is hosted by the Rotary Club so it qualifies for Brewer of the Year points for a charitable event.
- More info here
- Fayetteville Falltoberfest
- Dickson Street in downtown Fayetteville on Sunday, September 29, 12–6 PM.
- No homebrew, just another excuse to drink beer.
- More info here
- Black Howler Oktoberfest
- Black Howler Beer Co. on October 12
Off-Flavor Sensory Kit
- Kevin Elsken will be ordering a 25-off-flavor sensory kit for the club to use.
- Sensory tastings will be broken into 2–3 sessions, dates to be determined. All paid members will be welcome, although each session will need to be limited to about 15 or 16 people due to the size of the off-flavor samples.
FLOPS Administration
- Bylaws for the club complete by EOY
- The club officers are exploring the idea of implementing a board of directors, and looking into recruiting commercial brewers in the area as board members. Patrick Bohannan expressed interest.
Kevin’s 400th Batch
- Kevin Elsken brewed his 400th batch of beer last weekend! It was a batch of Old Toe Sucker.
- Kevin shared some statistics on his brewing over the years. He has definitely not brewed a coconut lime Kölsch.
Keith’s Orange Creamsicle Brew Day
- Patrick Bohannan will be brewing Keith Linn’s Orange Creamsicle Milkshake IPA, which one judge’s choice at the Art of Home Brew Showcase in May, at Black Howler Beer Co. on August 24th.
Events
- Hungry Hollow Oktoberfest
- September 28 in Cassville, MO at Hungry Hollow Brewing Co.
- Limited to 20 submissions!
- No entry fee
- More info here
- Arkansas State Fair
- October 16 in Little Rock, AR at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds
- Entry deadline is September 30
- $8 entry fee
- More info here
- Kettle Klash
- October 12 in Battlefield, MO
- Entry deadline is October 1
- No entry fee
- More info here
- Brew in the Lou
- October 12 in St. Louis, MO
- Cash prizes!
- More info here
- Labor of Love
- October 14 in Dallas, TX
- Entry deadline is October 10
- No entry fee
- More info here
Miscellaneous
- Club Social
- Members voted to make Keith’s Orange Creamsicle brew day at Black Howler on August 24 this month’s club social event.
- Homebrew supplies
- Patrick Bohannan will have Imperial Yeast available at Black Howler starting August 16, and can order bulk grain as well. Members can reach out to him with any ingredient needs and he’ll try to meet them.
- Doc Farmer shared that New Province and Natural State are also willing to help homebrewers with bulk grain orders.
- Doc Farmer brought WLP006 yeast to give away.
- Daniel Stubblefield brought a plethora of brewing supplies to give away.
- Kim & Tim Penhallegon brought delicious smoked queso and fixings to share.
- Daniel Stubblefield is planning to host a brew-in October or November.
- Randy Germann is hosting Germannfest on Learn to Homebrew Day, November 2nd.
Education
- Randy Germann presented on lager brewing
- Kevin Elsken followed up with some additional lager methods and experiments from Brülosophy
Brewer of the Month
- 1st: Ric Bailey
- 2nd: Kevin Elsken
- 3rd: Ben Farhner
Beer of the Month
- Ric Bailey’s ESB
Ass of the Month
- Larry McCallister for wishing decoction mashing on us all
Meeting concluded at 8:51 PM.
