Fossil Cove Brewery, Fayetteville
7:22 PM – Meeting called to order with toast by Forrest, welcome by club President Tom Maddock
First off a thanks to Ben Mills at Fossil Cove for offering the old bar area as a meeting space for FLOPS.
New attendees
- David
- Sam
- Tyler
- Scott
- Tessa
Tom encouraged everyone to become a member at the American Homebrewers Association.
Daniel Stubblefield reminded everyone that North Tunnel Brewing gives 10% discount to FLOPS, OZ, AHA members and military personnel both active and retired. North Tunnel is still in the process of transitioning the shop and is always looking for feedback on what products local brewers are interested in having available.
Tom thanked all for supporting Brewtoberfest. Apparently a big success.
Old Business
Barrel Project – tentatively scheduled to brew at Fossil Cove on Saturday, December 11th. Keith and Ben at Fossil Cove are working to identify the best barrel for the project.
FLOPS project at Core Brewing – Core had offered to let FLOPS make a beer on their small system and serve it at the brewery. Keith forwarded Jamie Conway’s contact info to Kevin Elsken for follow up. Given the barrel project is planned for December, early 2022 is when it might make the best sense to do this.
Meeting location:
This was our first meeting at Fossil Cove. Feedback from attendees was generally positive. The room is a little “echo-y”, making it seem a bit loud. However, it is a nicely sized space with plenty of seating, a monitor for presentation, and a rest room. Also the location is favorable for many attendees, plus being adjacent to an open tap room might draw in a few people that otherwise might not come by. Tom will follow up as needed and decide whether to hold November’s meeting here.
Christmas Party – Greg Newman is tentatively planning a get together at his house. Date TBD.
New Business
Learn to Homebrew Day is November 6th. North Tunnel will be having an event that day so stop by and support North Tunnel and encourage any new brewers to join the fray.
Next Iron Brewer style is Winter Warmer and will be judged at the OZ monthly meeting, January 4th 2020 at Natural State Brewing.
Officer Reports
Greg – BJ Peppers will be featured brewer in November.
Social
October Social is a bike and brew ride, which will start at Apple Blossom at 1 pm on October 23rd.
Education
Larry McAlister provided a sample of a decidedly infected beer for us to taste and experience. We were all happy to taste a little vomit, thanks Larry.
7:58 – Motion to close meeting, seconded and adopted.
Brewer of the Month:
Tie – BJ Peppers (Russian Imperial) and Randy German (Cider)
Ass of the Month
The club president forgot to seek nominations for this ward, so there the AOM is Tom Maddock.
Iron Brewer Results (8 entries) – Barleywine
1st – Keith Linn
2nd – Keith Linn
3rd – Larry McAlister
