August 20, 2026
Fossil Cove Brewery, Fayetteville, AR
- Attendance: 11
- Homebrews: 12
David Johnson started the meeting at 7:07 PM with a toast by Keith Linn.
Last Month
- Brewer of the Month: Randy Germann & Ben Farhner (tie)
- Beer of the Month: Keith Linn’s Lambic
- Ass of the Month: David Johnson
Guests
- None
Beers were introduced and an intermission taken to sample the beers.
Old Business
Membership Dues
Members who have not yet paid their dues for the year should see Chris Abel.
Iron Brewer Competition
- Q2 2026: Irish Red (15A) results:
- 1st place: Alex Smith
- 2nd place: Randy Germann
- 3rd place: Steve Offut
- Q3 2026: Rauchbier (6B), due October 15, 2026 at FLOPS
- Q4 2026: Hydromel (M1), due January 5, 2027 at OZ
- Q1 2027: Weissbier (10A), due April 6, 2027 at FLOPS
Hop Schedule
- Arkansas State Fair
- Judging takes place August 22–29
- Randy Germann and Steve Offut are judging
- 15th Annual Friendraiser River Rally for the Beaver Watershed Alliance
- September 17th 6:00–8:30 PM in Elkins (same night as the FLOPS meeting)
- BWA is eager to collaborate with FLOPS but we don’t have details yet.
- David Johnson made a motion to move the September club meeting to this event, Ben Farhner seconded the motion, and members approved it with a vote.
- The club has around 8 gal of pre-Prohibition porter to serve at the event.
Potential Charities
- Discussed a potential long-term partnership with the Beaver Watershed Alliance, continuing the September event annually.
- The club would like to fill out the calendar with annual events in June–August.
Little Rocktoberfest
- October 10, 6–9 PM at Argenta Plaza, 510 N Main St, North Little Rock
- Signups are open; the club would love to see around 5 members participate.
- More info here
BJCP Tasting Exam
- November 21 in Little Rock
- Interested members should contact Randy Germann for details.
New Business
Miscellaneous
- Since Doc Farmer is getting out of homebrewing, the barrel project barrel needs a new home.
- Members that have uncounted BOTY points need to send their points to Ty Weston.
- Keith Linn shared that Arkansas Trails Brewing is now open. OZ is having their social there at 2 PM this Saturday, August 22.
Education
- Ty Weston went over the results of the first FLOPSperiment. Participants shared some details about each of their brews.
Brewer of the Month
- Kevin Elsken
- Keith Linn
- Ben Farhner, Randy Germann, and Alex Smith (3-way tie)
Beer of the Month
- Kevin Elsken’s Pre-Prohibition Pilsner
Ass of the Month
- James Harvey for bailing up last minute
Meeting closed at 8:52 PM, opening up to GODS, the Greater Ozark Drinking Society.
