FLOPS Meeting Minutes – May 21st, 2015
Opening Toast – Dave Gillespie
Champagne cost too much. Whiskey’s too rough. Vodka puts big mouths in gear. This little refrain should help to explain why it’s better to order a beer.
Primary Fermenter, Ash Goodwin presiding.
Officer Reports
Primary – Ash Goodwin
Nothing to report.
Secretary – Chris Abel
April meeting minutes are up on flopsclub.com.
Secondary – Katherine McGraw
Nothing to report. Education to come.
Treasurer – Shaun Servoss
We have money, not sure how much as we wrote a large check for t-shirts. Dues are due.
Hop Scheduler – Brad Schmidt
Notable upcoming events and competitions
Ales and Tales at the Fayetteville Town Center
Date: May 23rd 4 to 9 p.m.
Benefits ALS victims and research. $ 55 per person. $ 100 per couple.
Burgers and Beers at the AMP
Date: June 26th
$30 per person. $15 per designated driver.
Bluegrass Cup – Lexington, KY
Date: June 6
Entry Fee: $6
Entry Deadline: May 28
Brew-n-Q/Mockery – Denver, CO
Date: Saturday, June 20
Entry Fee:
Entry Deadline: June 14
Arkansas State Fair 1st annual brewers competition and conference. – Little Rock
Date: July 18
Entry Fee: $7
Entry Deadline: July 11
Contact: Aaron Showalter aaron@centralarkansasfermenters.com
Conference open to homebrewers. Contact Ian Beard, ian@stonesthrowbeer.com, if you are interested in attending or bringing beer. If you provide homebrew you may be compensated.
The 37th Annual AHA National Homebrewers Conference, June 11 – 13, in San Diego. Tickets are still available for this amazing event.
Information on BJCP sanctioned homebrew competitions can be found on the AHA website at, http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/aha-events/calendar/
Brew Master – Tim Keltner
The equipment that we have is in good order. Tim reports that 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. $200 budget not yet spent but will be soon. 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
Returning from a trip to Southern California. Best beer tasted in SoCal was Firestone Walker’s Union Jack IPA, 7.5% ABV, 70 IBU, with Centennial, Magnum, Cascade, Citra, Chinook and Simcoe hops, which Keith is happy to report is available in Missouri just across the border at Macadoodles. Another good find was Smog City’s Sabretooth Squirrel Amber Ale which was much more complex than your average amber. Best brewpub that he tried was the Santa Barbara Brewing Co. the only stinker that he tried was in Rancho Mirage at Babe’s BBQ and Brewhouse. Andy Sparks moved that the club cover the check bag fee for Keith if he is willing to bring back beers from his travels. The motion was approved.
Education – Brad Schmidt
Brad presented the benefits of utilizing a hop spider when brewing.
BJCP Style Guide – No style presented at this meeting.
Old Business
Sammy from Apple Blossom Brewing Co reported that the winner of the FLOPS Club brewing competition had been selected. Keith Linn finished third, Andy Langston placed second. Congratulations to our first place winner Matt Milliren for his Belgian light ale. Thank you to all who entered. Apple Blossom graciously awarded all participants a 32 oz. growler fill in addition to the first, second and third place awards previously mentioned.
Club Social. The club brewed beer for Big Brew at the Home Brewery. The beer is ready but needs to be packaged and carbonated. Perhaps it will make an appearance at the next meeting.
Brewery Reports
Apple Blossom – The next Apple Blossom brewing competition will be held in September and will be open to anyone in the state of Arkansas. The competition will be limited to a single style to avoid conflicting with another beer that they are currently brewing. Details to come in July. Recent additions to the beer lineup are the Wachita Dunkelweiss, the Single Prop Session IPA which is a collaboration with Foster’s Pint and Plate, and the Equinox SMASH Pale Ale. Upcoming beers will include the Block St Bock, Rover Red Ale, India Pale Lager, Hoppy Pilsen a collab with Bike Rack Brewing, Kolsch Chinook a collab with Bob Barton who is involved with War Eagle Brewing Co.
Bike Rack Brewing –
Columbus House – Beer garden in the works.
Core Brewing –
Fossil Cove – Kort Castleberry brought several porters brewed for a limited release run. New neon hats are available for $5.
Foster’s Pint & Plate – Thai PA is an interesting brew. Try it if you get a chance.
Ozark Beer Company – Barrel Aged Stout is still available. Monday night they are having a Punkabilly event with bands and a food truck.
Saddlebock –
West Mountain –
Opening Soon?
Bentonville Brewing – A date has been set, June 5th.
Black Apple Crossing – Hoping to open this summer.
War Eagle Brewing – Details to come.
New Business
Club Social – The next club social will be held on May 30th, 3 p.m., at the Columbus House Brewing.
We need to participate in Rocktoberfest which will be held on September 19th. FLOPS need to represent so please consider brewing a beer for the clubs participation.
Keith Linn brought empty growlers which need a good home so if you want one grab one and thank you Keith.
Home Brewer Reports
None this month.
Awards
Brewer of the Month – Matt Milliren
Ass of the Month – Ash Goodwin
May’s Beer Board
Please let us know what you brought.
