May 15, 2025
Fossil Cove Brewery, Fayetteville, AR
- Attendance: 12
- Homebrews: 7
Kevin Elsken started the meeting at 7:14 PM with a slideshow of his trip to Europe. Keith Linn opened the meeting with a toast.
- Kevin Elsken thanked David Johnson for hosting the meeting in his absence last month.
- Kevin Elsken made a PSA about real Kölsch that has no coconut, lime, or jalapeño.
Last Month
- Brewer of the Month: Ric Bailey
- Beer of the Month: Ric Bailey’s Double IPA
- Ass of the Month: Tom Maddock (absent)
Guests
- Jared, met FLOPS at Frost Fest
Beers were introduced and an intermission taken to sample the beers.
Old Business
Home Brew Showcase
- May 10 in Siloam Springs
- Keith presented a tribute to Jack McAuliffe for his induction into the American Craft Beer Hall of Fame.
Big Brew Day
- May 3 at Fossil Cove
- There was a small turnout but a good time was had. Members took wort home to ferment.
Weiz Guys Big Brew Day Competition
- 1 entry per club
- Entries due September 1–October 21, with the competition on November 8
- Winner featured in Zymurgy and chooses a charity for the proceeds
Iron Brewer Competition
- Q1 2025: Irish Stout (15B) results:
- 1st place: Randy Germann (absent)
- 2nd place: Doc Farmer (absent)
- 3rd place: Ken Gill (absent)
- Q2 2025: Kentucky Common (27), due July 1, 2025 at OZ
- Q3 2025: Doppelbock (9A), due October 7, 2025 at FLOPS
- Q4 2025: Belgian Dark Strong (26D), due January 15, 2026 at OZ
- Q1 2026: Vienna Lager (7A), due April 16, 2026 at FLOPS
Membership Renewal
- Members who haven’t yet paid their 2025 dues need to see Chris Abel, Treasurer.
New Business
NWA Food Bank
- OZ members did a service project Saturday 9–11 AM, and FLOPS members were invited, with a social afterwards.
AHA’s Independence
- The AHA has hired an association management company.
- More info here, including a recording of the town hall
Hop Schedule
- Summer SMaSH 2025
- July 12 in St. Louis, MO
- $10 entry fee
- Entries due June 25
- More info here
- Honey Beer Competition
- August 9 in St. Louis, MO
- Entries due July 18
- More info here
- MO MASH In 2025
- August 23 in Rolla, MO
- $10 entry fee
- Entries due August 16
- More info here
- Mead Stampede
- July 10 in Oklahoma City, OK
- $10 entry fee
- Entries due June 15
- More info here
- Historic Arkansas Museum Hop-Off
- July 11 in Little Rock, AR
- No entry fee
- More info here
- Mead Me in St. Louis
- September 6 in St. Louis, MO
- $10 entry fee
- Entries due August 29
- More info here
Education
- Ric Bailey presented on building electric brewing systems.
Miscellaneous
- Keith made a motion to have a social on June 7 at Fossil Cove for their anniversary party. Motion was seconded and approved by a vote.
- David Johnson mentioned that some OZ folks are planning a weekend trip with brewery tours around the July 11 Hop-Off event.
- Keith Linn mentioned the recent Zymurgy issue has some ancient-style recipes which may be of interest for the Hop-Off event.
- Daniel Stubblefield mentioned that Mad Rooster is interested in doing a “King for a Day”-style event with FLOPS.
- Matt Daniels hosted a brew-in on Saturday, May 17.
Meeting closed, opening up to GODS, the Greater Ozark Drinking Society.
Brewer of the Month
- Ric Bailey & Ben Farhner (tied)
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- Kevin Elsken
Beer of the Month
- Ric Bailey’s Double IPA
- Ben Farhner’s Dreamweaver botanical wheat ale
Ass of the Month
- Ken Gill & Tom Maddock (tied for left and right cheek)
Meeting concluded at 8:48 PM.
