Author Archives: Greg
FLOPS Officer Job Descriptions
FLOPS Administrative Officers – Job Descriptions Primary Fermenter – Represent and present the “public face” of FLOPS. Ensure ongoing monthly meetings of FLOPS members. Preside over at least 80% of meetings. Maintain viable location for club meetings. Help guide member meetings to ensure that club information is relayed to members during the meeting. Ensure, as … Continue reading
2019 Q4 Iron Brewer Results
2019 Q4 Iron Brewer Results 4th quarter Iron brewer winner: Andy Langston (Oz) 2nd is Tom Maddock (FLOPS) 3rd is Tony Petree (Oz)
December 2019 – Meeting Minutes
Second club meeting back at Apple Blossom went well. Forrest Adams gave a nice Christmas toast to begin the meeting — and has been very diligent at being our new Mug Watcher! Apple Blossom location working great for meetings. Please help set up if you arrive early. We informed AB that no need for … Continue reading
Proposed Points System for Brewer of the Year and Member of the Year
Opening the discussion as promised for the new points system for Brewer of the Year. Please read and provide feedback, voting to codify these rules will be accomplished during an upcoming club meeting. Format: (points) (activity) MEETINGS 10 Bring Home Brewed beverage to Club meeting (per beverage brought) 120 Bring Home Brew to ALL Flops … Continue reading
November 2019 – Meeting Minutes
November Meeting Minutes: Welcome to first time visitors: Chris, Alvarro, & Reese. The soft opening at Natural State Brewing on Tuesday was a hit, with loads of great beers. Fun was had by all. The Iron Brewer Competition with the Ozark Zymurgists will be held at the January FLOPS meeting, the style is English Brown … Continue reading
October 2019 Meeting Minutes
Meeting minutes from the October Meeting: Meetings will now be held at Apple Blossom Brewing in Fayetteville. This was the last meeting at the BGO. Barrell Project Update: Still waiting to confirm with Ben regarding a barrel, Christopher Abel is going to get with Ben for the plan. October’s Social event will be GermannFest which … Continue reading
Sept 2019 Meeting Minutes
We now have AHA Club Insurance (only covers paid members!) Please let us know if you are a paid AH member. Treasurer’s Report from Christopher Abel: We still got MONAY! Iron Brewer FLOPS vs OZ judging is this weekend (Kevin Elsken and James Spurlin are both entering). The style is Red Ale per BJCP guidelines. … Continue reading
6th Annual Brewtober Chilifest
6th Annual Brewtober Chilifest Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 5 PM – 9:30 PM St. Raphael Catholic Church 1386 S West End St, Springdale, AR 72764 A celebration of home-brewing, home-made chili, bratwurst, desserts, live music, silent auction. Unlimited sampling of food and home brews. Over 40 home-brews, over 50 types of chili. Home brewers … Continue reading
October 2018 – Meeting Minutes
Officers Primary Fermenter Tom Maddock Secondary Fermenter Keith Linn Secretary Katherine McGraw Embezzler in Chief Chris Abel Mug Watcher Kyle Gibson Flocculator/ Nerdus Optimus Greg Newman Hop Scheduler Andy Sparks First Attendees None Special Guests Ben from Fossil Cove has a barrel we can use for a big batch. Beers Officer Reports Secretary: minutes are … Continue reading
September 2018 – Meeting Minutes
Officers Primary Fermenter Katherine McGraw Secondary Fermenter Ron Schmidt Secretary Jason Kanak Embezzler in Chief Chris Abel Mug Watcher Kyle Gibson Flocculator Jamie Conway Hop Scheduler Keith Linn Nerdus Optimus Matt Milliren First Attendees None Special Guests None Beers Iron Brewer competition this month. Three contenders: American Brown, English Brown, Southern English Officer Reports Secretary: … Continue reading
AHA/BJCP Sanctioned Competitions
