FLOPS Meeting Minutes – March 19th, 2015
Opening Toast – Tony Canova
Here’s to panties. They aren’t the greatest things in the world but they are damn close to it.
Primary Fermenter, Ash Goodwin presiding.
Officer Reports
Primary – Ash Goodwin
Nothing to report.
Secretary – Chris Abel
April meeting minutes are up on flopsclub.com.
Treasurer – Shaun Servoss
We have exactly $1,545.67. Dues are due.
Hop Scheduler – Brad Schmidt
Notable upcoming events and competitions
The 37th Annual AHA National Homebrewers Conference, June 11 – 13, in San Diego. Tickets are still available for this amazing event.
Fayetteville Foam Fest is coming up on May 9th, 5 – 9 p.m. $40 for standard or $65 for VIP admission. Foam Fest will be held in the WAC parking lot. The event benefits JDRF, Apple Seeds and Ranger’s Pantry. FLOPS members have volunteered to pour during the event by contacting the event coordinators. Additionally, on May 15th, there is a VIP Brewer’s Ball this year, $55 per person or $100 per couple. The Ball will be held at the Chancellor Hotel from 5 – 9 p.m. and will feature pairings of craft beer and gourmet cuisine.
Apple Blossom Brewing and FLOPS club only competition on April 25 at 3 p.m. http://www.flopsclub.com/abbc-flops-collaboration-competition/
Sam Adams Long Shot American Homebrew competition. Free to enter. Entries need to arrive by 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 16th. Details can be found at https://www.samueladams.com/longshot.
ZZ Hops Homebrew competition Lee’s Summit near Kansas City, MO. $7 per entry which are due by April 3rd. Competition date is April 11th.
1776 competition in Ozark, MO. $7 per entry. Entry deadline April 22nd. Competition date April 24th.
20th St. Louis Microfest Homebrew competition, St. Louis, MO. $7 per entry. Entry deadline April 19th. Competition Date April 25th.
Hopfest Homebrewer of the Year competition, Kansas City, MO. $35 entry fee. Entry deadline May 1st. Competition Date May 16th.
Information on BJCP sanctioned homebrew competitions can be found on the AHA website at, http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/aha-events/calendar/
We need to start hosting brew-ins again. If you are willing please let an officer know.
Brew Master – Tim Keltner
The equipment that we have is in good order. Tim reports that there will be a donation of $500 to the club which we can utilize to fill the holes in our kits as well as acquire additional items, like a wort chiller, that are in high demand. 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. We are looking for gaps in our inventory of equipment. If you have a recommendation for a piece of equipment that you would like to see in the loaner kit please let a club officer know. Please be kind and return the kit promptly so others can utilize it.
Ambassador at Large – Keith Besonen
At large.
Secondary – Katherine McGraw
See Education.
Education – Katherine McGraw
Kathryn brought in an example of a converted water cooler mash tun and gave a brief overview of its major components and use.
BJCP Style Guide – No style presented at this meeting.
Old Business
The St. Patrick’s Day on the Hill celebration was a bit subdued due to poor weather but several members did attend and we are happy to report that the winner of the homebrew stout competition was FLOPS’ own Robert Bacon. Congratulations to Robert on his victory. Well done.
Club Social. A few members of the club met at Fossil Cove on Saturday, March 7th. Thanks to those who could attend as the venue was changed at nearly the last minute due to an unforeseen suspension of service at Foster’s Pint & Plate.
Jason Wright reports that the t-shirts are ready to be ordered based on the decisions made at the previous meeting. A dark gray short sleeve shirt was chosen. It will feature the current logo which can be found on flopsclub.com. A question was raised regarding the location of said logo which resulted in a quick poll. It was determined that the logo should remain on the back with a small version on the front left breast. The price should be about $12 per shirt. Those who order will probably get their shirts by the next meeting.
Apple Blossom ProAm – Katy Ginder and Mike Lenox will serve as judges. Marcus indicated that he will not be available on April 25th so the judges will determine the date of the judging. Entrants should submit three 12 – 16 ounce bottles for judging purposes. Drop them off anytime before April 25th for storage.
Brewery Reports
Apple Blossom – Head brewer Marcus reports that the Applewood Smoked Belgian Stout is coming back soon. Looking forward to the upcoming club competition. They are working on collaborations with most of the breweries in the state. Collabs with Bike Rack, Foster’s Pint & Plate, West Mountain and Fossil Cove are in the works.
Bike Rack Brewing –
Core Brewing –
Fossil Cove – Assistant brewer Kort Castleberry indicated that a Spring seasonal Hoppy Wheat was released a couple of weeks ago. A session IPA and the Toasted Coconut Porter will be released this Friday.
Foster’s Pint & Plate –
Ozark Beer Company –
Saddlebock –
West Mountain –
Opening Soon?
Bentonville Brewing – Malts and hops have arrived according to Facebook posts.
Columbus House – Opening sometime in April, date to be determined.
New Business
We will be implementing the Brewer of the Year point system to encourage increased participation in club activities. Sign up on the attendance sheet to gain credit each month. Participation at club events will also garner points.
Club Social – April’s social will be held at the West Mountain Brewing Co on April 4th at 3 p.m.
Katherine McGraw invites any interested members to join those of us heading to the Boulder Strong Ale Festival at the new Avery Brewing Co. facility on April 4th.
Dave Gillespie suggests that we have a mentoring program. Keith Lynn indicated that the concept is already in effect to some degree but no formal list of mentors has been created. Please contact an officer if you are interested in mentoring. Alan Gann mentioned that we used to cover mentoring in a fashion with brew ins but that tradition has fallen to the wayside. If you are willing to host a brew in please contact an officer or post it directly to our FaceBook page with the details.
Home Brewer Reports
None this month.
Awards
Brewer of the Month – Robert Bacon
Ass of the Month – Dave Gillespie
March’s Beer Board
Please let us know what you brought.
