FLOPS Meeting Minutes – August 21, 2014

Opening Toast – Ash Goodwin

Of all my favorite things to do the utmost is to have a brew. With each thirst quenching elbow bend, beer so frothy, smooth and cold, it’s paradise, pure liquid gold. Yes, beer means many things to me, that’s all for now, I’m off to pee.

Primary Fermenter, Ash Goodwin presiding.

Officer Reports

Primary – Ash Goodwin

Special guest this evening, James Spencer of basicbrewingradio.com.  437 episode on the audio side.

Secretary – Chris Abel

July meeting minutes are not yet up on flopsclub.com.

Treasurer – Shaun Servoss

Not present but based on the last report we have money, $1,600ish.

Hop Scheduler – Brad Schmidt

Not available but based on past information the following events are coming up,

All American Brewoff – 7.26.14

Location: Fort Smith, AR

Hail to the Ale – 8.2.14

Locatoin: Manhattan, KS  Entry Fee: $7

28th Bluebonnet Brew-Off – World’s Largest Single Site Competition – 3.22.13

Location: Dallas,Tx Entry Fee: Commerative Score Sheet for $8 Entry Deadline: 02/20/2014

Schlafly St Louis MO – 7.13.14

Event Type: AHA Rallies Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

We need to start hosting brew-ins again.  If you are willing please let an officer know.

Brew Master – Tim Keltner

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.  Andy Sparks reports that several items have not been returned recently.  Ash Goodwin indicated that Apple Blossom has items to donate to the club.

Ambassador at Large – Keith Besonen

At large.

Secondary – Kyle Gibson

Not available.

Education – See Home Brewer’s report.

BJCP Style Guide – Kyle Gibson

Vacationing.

Old Business

Club Social July at Fossil Cove. Three members attended the social.  We were given samples, thank you Kort Castleberry, of beers soon to be released.  A good time was had by all three of us.

Brewery Reports

Apple Blossom –  Sturdy Hippy, a beer brewed with sourdough yeast is available.  The firkin is on discount for club members tonight.

Core Brewing –  Tasting room near Pinnacle should be opening soon.

Fossil Cove –  Assistant brewer Kort Castleberry brought a growler of the new Double IPA #2, featuring Chinook hops. The SMASH #5, featuring Vienna malt and Nugget hops, is now available. Two new beers will be out next week.  The SMASH #6 consists of a pale ale malt, Calypso hops pitched with a Belgian yeast resulting in an interesting Belgian pale ale like beer along with a second batch of the Orange Cream Ale.

Ozark Beer Company –

Saddlebock –

Tanglewood Branch –

West Mountain –  Will reports that they have a Belgian Rye beer that they have labeled a saison, an American Wheat and a hoppy Stout as well as their usual’s, the Blonde, Brown and IPA.  He is also letting go of a large amount of home brewing equipment.  Contact him if you are interested.

Opening Soon?

Columbus House Brewing – Will be a brewery with a tasting room located on North St near the train tracks.  Equipment is in place.  No permits as of yet.

Bentonville Brewing –

Bike Rack Brewing –

New Business

Club Social – August’s social will be held at the Mellow Mushroom. Saturday, Aug 23rd at 2 p.m. Alan Gann’s baby shower.  Diapers optional.

The Cobblestone Project is having a Harvest Party September 12^th which includes a home brewing contest to benefit hunger relief in NW Arkansas.

https://www.cobblestoneproject.org/harvest-party-2/

The week of September 15 – 19 is the one year anniversary of the Fayetteville Ale Trail.  Several events to be held at various breweries in the area.  We have been invited to participate at Apple Blossom on the 18^th.  We need a head count.  Let Ash know if you plan to attend.

Brewtober Beer and Chili Fest.  October 18^th at 5:30 p.m. at St Raphael Grounds in Springdale.  Live music by club member Tony Canova.  Tom Maddock needs brewers to donate beer to the cause for free admission.  Winner of the People’s Choice Award will get the soon to be coveted Master Brewer’s Green Jacket.  Check flopsclub.com for flyers and details.

http://straphaelcc.org/brewtober-and-chilifest

The science of brewing at Tanglewood Branch Beer Co. on the 21^st of September at 1 p.m. $15 dollars for FLOPS members.

Home Brewer Reports

Keith Linn brewed a Belgian Wit beer.  Derived from a gruit.  Two mashes.  Chamomile, coriander and orange zest in the last few minutes of the boil.  Enquire if you are interested in brewing a similar beer.

Iron Brewer

September’s ingredient is amber malt.

October’s ingredient will be pumpkin.

If you have ideas for t-shirt designs for a FLOPS shirt please talk to Keith Lynn.

Awards

Brewer of the Month – Kathrine McGraw

Ass of the Month – Mike Lennox

Iron Brewer – Mango

Winner – Katherine McGraw for her Mango Habanero Saison.  It was delicious.

August’s Beer Board

THB & David Rios          Bud Clone, Bud Clone dry hopped, Baltic Porter and a Mole Stout.

Keith                               Belgian Wit and an IPA

BAPS                             Cin Cider and a Bochet Mead

Kat                                  Mango Habanero Saison

Robert Bair                     Rye IPA

Jacob Mery                    Extra Pale Ale in keg