FLOPS Meeting Minutes – April 16th, 2015
Opening Toast – Kyle Gibson
My friends are the best friends. Loyal, willing and able. Now let’s get to drinking, all glasses off the table.
Primary Fermenter, Ash Goodwin presiding.
Officer Reports
Primary – Ash Goodwin
Nothing to report.
Secretary – Chris Abel
March meeting minutes are up on flopsclub.com.
Treasurer – Shaun Servoss
We have money, not sure how much, but we do have money. 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.
Keith Linn mentioned that there was a post regarding the Arkansas State Fair Homebrew Competion. The AHA website listed the following,
Arkansas State Fair Homebrew Competition
Event Details
Date: Saturday, July 18
Event Type: AHA/BJCP Competition
Contact: Aaron Showalter <aaron@centralarkansasfermenters.com>
Entry Fee: $7
Entry Deadline: 07/11/2015
Competition Date: 07/18/2015
Phone Number: (501) 658-3357
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 or announce it at a meeting or on Facebook.
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. 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.
Andy Sparks made a motion to allow Tim to spend up to $200 to fill the gaps in the collection. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
Ambassador at Large – Keith Besonen
At large.
Secondary – Katherine McGraw
Not present.
Education – Katherine McGraw
Katherine dropped off some commercial beer samples without much explanation. Maybe she can clarify at the next meeting but thanks for the brews.
BJCP Style Guide – No style presented at this meeting.
Old Business
We have implemented 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 should also garner points.
Club Social. The club met at West Mountain Brewing Co on April 4th.
Chris Abel reports that the t-shirts are available but that he did not have the list of those who had preordered and therefore wanted to hold off on distributing said shirts until the next meeting. The price should be about $12 per shirt. Those who order will probably get their shirts by the next meeting and Andy Sparks indicated that extra t-shirts were ordered.
Apple Blossom ProAm – Coming up in April. We will get with Sammy to determine the criteria for judging. Entrants should submit three 12 – 16 ounce bottles for judging purposes. Drop them off anytime before the date of the competition for storage.
Brewery Reports
Apple Blossom –
Bike Rack Brewing –
Columbus House – Open for business. Four beers; an Oatmeal Stout, IPA, Nut Brown Ale and Golden Ale are currently in production. Working furiously on their patio. Columbus House is sponsoring beer runs on Friday evenings with discounted beers for the runners.
Core Brewing –
Fossil Cove –
Foster’s Pint & Plate –
Ozark Beer Company –
Saddlebock – Owner Steve Rehbock reports that the Arkansas Brewers Guild will hold a fund raising event out at Saddlebock Brewing Co. during Craft Beer Week in May, details to come. Legal counsel and lobbyists are the primary expenses that the Guild faces as craft brewing rights are under attack especially small brewery’s ability to self distribute and sell beer on Sundays. Please come out and support craft brewers in Arkansas. The tasting spaces have undergone an expansion.
West Mountain –
Opening Soon?
Bentonville Brewing – Malts and hops have arrived according to Facebook posts.
Black Apple Crossing – Hoping to open this summer.
New Business
Andy Sparks needs a few volunteers to brew on Big Brew day. Please contact Andy if you are interested.
Club Social – May’s social will be held in conjunction with the AHA’s Big Brew Day, May 2nd, at the Home Brewery.
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 – Tim Keltner
Ass of the Month – Tony Canova
April’s Beer Board
Please let us know what you brought.
