FLOPS Monthly Meeting – January 2013
Opening Toast – Kyle Gibson
He that buys land buys many stones.
He that buys flesh buys many bones.
He that buys eggs buys many shells,
But he that buys good beer buys nothing else.
Officer Reports
Treasurer – Shaun Servoss
Account balance is a little under $1000 due to Holiday donations.
Hop Scheduler – Brad Schmitt
Saddlebock IPA contest is a go! Entries due before the contest on Ground HOGS day (Feb 2). This is only open to FLOPS members. Judging will be at Saddlebock Brewery Saturday Feb 2. At US Pizza 2 pm
Kansas City Beir Meisters Feb 15&16 Awards for 28 BCJP recognized categories of beer, mead, and cider Special awards for Best of Show beer and mead Special award for the beer, mead, or cider that best reflects “XXX Pushing the Boundries” Category 30.Guidelines are will be posted soon. The entry fee is $7 per entry Entries accepted January 2 through February 7, 2013 Entries to: Local Pig. 2618 Guinotte Ave, Kansas City, MO 64120 TWO (2) 12oz brown or green crown capped bottles.
Celtic Brew-off Arlington TX April 12-14 The Celtic Brew-Off is the largest homebrewing competition in the country devoted exclusively to beers, mead, and cider with origins in Celtic nations of the world. Registration for the 2013 17th Annual Celtic Brew-off will open February 28, 2013 and will close on April 5, 2013 Entries will be accepted March 22, 2013 through April 4, 2013. All entries must be received by our shipping location or at a drop-off location by April 4, 2013
Bluff City Brewers and Connoisseurs Homebrew Extravaganza Memphis TN http://bluffcitybrewers.com The 2013 Extravaganza will be Saturday February 23rd, 2013 We’ll be accepting entries January 1st – February 2nd. Entries will be $5 until January 15 2013, then the price is $7.
Hoppy St. Patrick’s Day Friday, March 15, 2013 at 6:00 PM, CST Springfield MO. Entries will be accepted between Friday, February 8, 2013 at 5:00 PM, CST and Friday, March 8, 2013 at 5:00 PM, CST. All entries must be received by our shipping location or at a drop-off location by Friday, March 8, 2013 at 5:00 PM Registration open: Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 6:00 AM, CST. Registration close: Thursday, March 7, 2013 at 11:55 PM, CST.
Club only Competition Brewer of the month March will advance by following the AHA Club only schedule, we can send the winner’s beer to the AHA Club only finals, each quarter. So I would bottle at least 6, just in case you are declared the winner. The AHA competition, for Extract Beer will be held in May. AHA Club-Only Competition, Extract Beers Entry Fee: One entry per club, $7 (make check payable to AHA) Entry Deadline: 05/13/2013
Brew Master – Brad Schmitt
Donations continue to come in. The collection is shaping up nicely. Let the borrowing commence.
Ambassador at Large – Keith Besonen
Currently at large.
Education – Keith Linn
Presented a fine demo of a yeast starter stir plate. Inquiries welcome.
Old Business
Scotch Ale Project – David Rios
Proceeding with a test batch by the committee. Will report results at next meeting.
FLOPSclub.com – Andy Sparks
New location of our public web presence. Keith Linn volunteers to flesh it out.
The Iron Brewer Style / Flavor for February is Star Anise.
The Iron Brewer Style / Flavor for March
is an extract beer for potential entry into the Quarterly AHA Club Only competition to be held in May. 50% of the fermentable sugars must come from extract.
Social Report
Several members attended a social at the Saddlebock Brewing Co. Tours and tastings commenced. Thanks to Helen Ames for allowing us to sample her inaugural solo effort. A good time was had by all.
New Business
Jack McAuliffe’s New Albion Ale by Sam Adams release party on January 19th, 6:00 p.m., at Tanglewood Branch.
FLOPS Social
To be held in conjunction with the Saddlebock / FLOPS IPA competition to be held on February 2, 2 p.m., at US Pizza on Dickson.
Iron Brewer
January’s Iron Brewer competition featured beers brewed utilizing the Brew in a Bag method. This month’s winner is David Rios with a fine Scotch Ale entry. Congratulations Iron Brewer Rios.
Brewer of the Month
Kat for bringing her recent homebrews to the meeting.
Ass of the Month
Matt for various general indignities that I didn’t record and can’t quite remember.
The next general FLOPS meeting will be held on February 21st at 7 p.m. at the Home Brewery.
Thanks go to Kyle Gibson for providing chips and various dips this month.
Thanks to all who brought their homebrew as well.
- Keith APA
- Gibby Grunion Wheat IPA
- David Rios Scotch Ale
- Drew Sadler Pale Ale
- Tony Dark Chocolate Stout
- Honey Porter
- Dave G. APA
