FLOPS Club Meeting Minutes
March 17, 2022
Fossil Cove Brewery, Fayetteville
7:15 PM – Meeting called to order with toast by Forrest, welcome by Greg Newman
New Attendees:
Detlef Körtge
Brooke and Dylan Behmke
Keith Linn may do a brew event, stay tuned
Iron Brewer planned for April. Czech Premium Lager is the style. To be judged at FLOPS meeting on Thursday, April 21.
New Business
Jamie Conway of Core Brewing announced that Core is interested in holding a homebrew focused beer festival / competition. No firm date has been established, perhaps late August. He is asking for feedback, Keith Linn will head a committee to collect thoughts and get back to him.
Goat Lab Brewing Lab is now open in Lowell.
Greg nominated for 2nd check signer for FLOPS.
Officer Reports
NHC registration opens March 22nd. The entry cost is $29 with a minimum of six 12 ounce bottles required. This competition will use the 2015 BJCP guidelines, next year they will switch to the 2021 update.
Homebrew Con is June 22nd to 25th in Pittsburgh. Registration opens March 23rd. NHC judging will be held earlier that week in Pittsburgh, Larry McAlister is planning to go but no further interest among club members.
2021 Brewer of the Year
Honorary Brewer of the Year plaque was given to Patrick Bohannon.
Education
Patrick presented ‘Recipe Writing without a Program’, using Excel to calculate recipes.
Brewer of the Month:
New attendee Brooke and Dylan brought a nice selection of sour beers and were rewarded as BOM.
Ass of the Month
Alas, poor Tom Maddock, once again.
