December Meeting is 12/12/12 – Holiday Beer Exchange, Merriment Mild Firkin Tapping

Happy Holidays! This month’s meeting we will only have a few business items and then we’ll commence with the merriment…

Holiday Beer Exchange

It’s that time of year again, time for the annual RHBC holiday beer exchange. For those who may have never participated before, here is a rundown of the rules:

  • This works like a white elephant gift exchange except that gag gifts are not allowed.
  • The beer you bring should be something you would genuinely want to go home with. 
  • Minimum value is $10.00. This can be a single bottle or multiple bottles, that’s up to you, but the total value must be at least $10.
  • If you have a secret stash of something not available in Colorado and want to make someone’s day, values of over $10 are certainly acceptable.
  • Commercial beer is preferred, but if you have a truly outstanding homebrew (like some of you folks who have picked up BOS awards this year) and want to use that, homebrew is an option. 

Bring your submission wrapped to the meeting. Kelly be keeping a list of participants and we’ll hand out numbers for the order of selection:

  • When your number is called you can pick a beer from the table or you can steal an already opened beer. 
  • Here’s the important part, once a beer has been stolen for a second time it is “safe” and cannot be stolen again. 

This is usally a really fun event with a high volume of participation. We encourage everyone to join in the fun. Cheers and good beers for the holidays!

Firkin Tapping

As most of you may know, we won the use of the Foamer Firkin until November 2013. The inaugural tapping will happen at this month’s meeting.

What’s in it?

November 2012 Meeting

November 14, 2012, 6:45 PM at the Brew Hut, 15120 E Hampden Ave, Aurora, CO 80014

President’s Report – Dave McHugh

  • Call to order and welcome to new attendees and members.
  • Meeting Agenda – get the business done first…then the social homebrew tasting/evaluation.
  • Beer Tasting Table – mark your spot with your name and beer style.
  • Next Meeting – Christmas beer exchange and first firkin tapping!

Event Director’s Report – Greg Geiger on behalf of Bridgette

  • Brew Brothers Brewery Bus Tour – November 17
    • Fort Collins area breweries: New Belgium, Odell, Pateros Creek, Coopersmith’s, Equinox
  • Big Beers Fest in Vail – January 10-12, 2013. Plan now!

Communication Director’s Report – Greg Geiger

  • I got nothin’ to say. Ironic, isn’t it?

Competition Director’s Report – Geoff Humphrey

REMEMBER!!!! RHBC Meeting is TONIGHT at the Brew Hut!!!

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The Rock Hoppers have a new home!

 

Beginning October 10, 2012, we will be meeting at the Brew Hut, adjacent to
Dry Dock Brewing Company in Aurora.

 

Meetings will now be held the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:45 PM at the
new location.

September 2012 Meeting – Thursday the 13th

Iron Buddy Brew

September 13, 2012 at 6:45 PM – Rockyard (out on the deck) – 880 Castleton Road, Castle Rock.

Remember to bring your Iron Buddy Brews to the meeting to compete!

President’s Report – Dave McHugh

  • Call to order and welcome to new attendees and members.
  • Meeting Agenda – get the business done first…then the social homebrew tasting/evaluation.
  • Focused feedback.
  • Beer Tasting Table – mark your spot with your name and beer style.
  • We may have a new home – the Brew Hut.

Event Director’s Report – Dave McHugh

This Month’s Meeting – Mmmmmmm… Stouts!!!

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Heads-up! It’s going to be a very Stoutful meeting this Thursday!

 

We are raffling a 6 pack of a classic example for each of the 6 stout
categories… uhhh… 36 stouts!

 

We will also have a short educational topic covering all 6 categories.

 

Didn’t get a GABF ticket like most of us?