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 will be held at Randy Germann’s place (invites to be sent later) on Learn to HomeBrew Day (11/2).
Q3 Iron Brewer Results:
1st Place: James Spurlin (OZ)
2nd Place: Kevin Elsken (FLOPS)
3rd Place: Keith Linn (FLOPS)
4th Place: Tom Maddock (FLOPS)
Winning Club: OZ.
Q4 Iron Brewer Competition style will be 13B, British Brown Ale.
Keith Linn mentioned that he is approaching his 100th brew, and is planning a brew-in at his place in the upcoming weeks. He is keeping an eye on the weather and will post the event when it’s scheduled. keep your eyes open for it.
There were many FLOPS and OZ members that medalled in recent competitions, including Keith Linn, Larry McCallister, James Spurlin, and Kevin Elsken. Congratulations!
Don’t forget about Brewtober Chilifest coming up next weekend, get with Tom Maddock with any questions.
Officer elections were held. New officers are:
Primary Fermenter: Tom Maddock
Secondary Fermenter: Keith Linn
Hop Scheduler: James Spurlin
Embezzler In Chief: Christopher Abel
Secretary: Katherine McGraw
Web/Social Media: Greg Newman
Mug Watcher: Forrest Adams
Keith Linn did an informative presentation on the AHA Draught Beer Quality Manual: https://www.brewersassociation.org/educational-publications/draught-beer-quality-manual/
Ass(es) of the Month: Katherine McGraw / James Spurlin one cheek each.
Brewer of the month: Keith Linn with his O’Face Sour Milkshake IPA, after a double run-off vote and tie breaker against Larry McCallister and his Russian Imperial Stout.
Best Quotes from Paul Cascade:
“Tom, I love your IPA, but it’s no O’Face.”
“That’s darker than my ex-wife’s soul.”
