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Hopper Bridgette Jackson Making the Media Rounds!

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Check out Bridgette Jackson (pictured right with fiancee and Hopper Greg Geiger), our own Event Director, participating in a panel about Colorado beer on KDBI’s Studio 12.

She specifically mentions the Rock Hoppers and the Pink Mug Society throughout the one hour spot.

Also, Bridgette was featured today on 850KOA promoting Colorado Beer Week, April 8 through 15.

Way to represent, Bridgette!

The Studio 12 Discussion:

Watch the full episode. See more Studio 12.

Peak to Peak: Two Hopper Pro-Ams and BOS Runner Up

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Congratulations to Adam Glaser, Kelly Kruegel and Jason Kruegel for winning BIG at the 2011 Peak to Peak Pro-Am!

Adam was the Best of Show Runner Up with his Hop Envy Pale Ale. Kelly’s En Fraincais Si Vous Plait Biere de Garde was selected by Left Hand Brewing and Jason’s Afternoon Delight was selected by Crabtree Brewing.

In all, Hoppers won a total of 10 medals.

Michael Bade

  • 1st in IPA with Kneewalker

Greg Geiger

  • 2nd in Fruit Beer with Peach Thunder
  • 3rd in Spice/Herb/Vegetable with Geiger’s Holiday Ale

Adam Glaser

  • 1st in Strong Ale with Birthday Barleywine
  • 1st in American Pale with Hop Envy

Jason Kruegel

  • 1st in Fruit Beer with Afternoon Delight
  • 2nd in Wood and Smoke with Ditka
Kelly Kruegel
  • 1st in Belgian Ale with En Fraincais Si Vou Plait
  • 3rd in English Brown with Brown Bomber
Rock Hoppers
  • 3rd in Wood and Smoke with Triple B Lizard Porter

April 2011 Meeting – *at Rockyard*

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Call to Order and Welcome to New Members – Kelly Kruegel

Presidential – Kelly Kruegel

  • New Initiatives
    • Buddy Brew
      • October beer evaluation
    • Beer evaluation table
      • Detailed scoresheets – BJCP styles
  • Reminder – looking for suggestions for larger meeting venue

Events – Bridgette Jackson

  • Big Brew Day – May 7 @ the Rockyard Doghouse
  • Golf Outing – First Annual Rock Hoppers Invitational

Competition – Steve Marquez

  • Results
    • Peak to Peak Pro Am
    • NHC Regional
  • Upcoming Competitions           
    • Eight Seconds of Froth
    • Great Divide Big Beer
  • Upcoming AHA Club Only Competitions

Communications – Ward Argust

  • Enhanced feedback
    • From new members
    • More from existing members

Treasurer – Dave McHugh

  • Please do not forget to pay dues!

Education – Aaron Bush

Tasting, Feedback, and “Best of Meeting” Contest

  • Featuring Wood-Aged Beers
    • Three 12oz bottles for tasting
    • Winner will get a free raffle ticket

Raffle

  • $5 per ticket for some cool swag!

RHBC March 2011 Meeting

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Election Night Results

President

  • Kelly Kruegel

Events Director

  • Bridgette Jackson

Communications Director

  • Ward Argust

Treasurer

  • Dave McHugh

Education Director

  • Aaron Bush

Competition Director

  • Steve Marquez

Hopper Adam Glaser Wins Dredhop BOS!

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Glaser is the winnerOur own Adam Glaser took top honors on March 5, 2011 at the Dredhop competition, beating out over 300 entries to take the Best of Show with his American Barleywine.

Congratulations Adam!

Other Hoppers took home ribbons as well (from what I can remember – the official list hasn’t been posted yet):

  • Aaron Bush
  • Greg Geiger
  • Chris Egolf
  • Jason and Donna Dailey
  • Jason Kruegel
  • Kelly Kruegel

Way to represent everyone!