January 2017 Meeting Agenda

Rock Hoppers Brew Club Agenda

1/12/2017 6:45 PM – C.B.& Potts

Call to Order and Welcome to New Members – Rob Kausch

President’s Report – Rob Kausch

• Buy stuff from C.B. & Potts, Rockyard, and Castle Rock Homebrew!
• Sign up a friend – Recruiting a new paid member will earn you a free entry into next year’s Biere de Rock!
• Officer Nominations for 2017. Please see an officer if you are interested in volunteering.
• PAY YOUR DUES!
• PAY YOUR TABS!

Event Director’s Report – Mike Bostwick

• Buddy Brew Challenge Today! (Belgian Inspired)
• Collaboration Brew Day @ Resolute Brewing
  • Monday, January 16th @ 8:30am
  • Participate in the creation of a Belgian Chocolate Stout with the Brewers @ Resolute!
  • Sign up today so we can let them know how many to expect

Competition Director’s Report – Jim Allen

• Past Competitions
  • Big Beers Belgians and Barleywines
    • Greg Geiger – 1st – English Barleywine – Collision Course
    • Matt Lawlor – 2nd – Double IPA – RP-1
    • Phil Whited / Co-Brewer Eric Gould – 2nd – American Wild Ale – Panther
    • Phil Whited / Co-Brewer Eric Gould – 1st – Wild Specialty – Pink Panther
    • Eric Gould / Co-Brewer Scott Carrington – 2nd – Wild Specialty – Thai Fighter
    • Greg Geiger – 3rd – Seasonal Beer – Spruce my Tits
    • Ed Moore – 1st – Spice/Herb/Veg – Creta Hibiscus Saison
    • Billy Beeson – 1st – Alt Fermentation / Historical Smoked – Smoke and Mirrors

• Upcoming Competitions
  • Bière de Rock (Castle Rock, CO)
    • ROCK HOPPERS COMPETITION !!! We all need to enter !!! Competition Date 1/28/2017
    • Entry Fee: $8.00
    • Entry Deadline: 1/14/2017
    • Judges and Steward registration encouraged, no certification or experience required to volunteer
  • Single Shot Showdown (Laramie, WY)
    • Entry Fee: $5.00
    • Entry Deadline: 1/29/2017
    • Competition Date: 2/2/2017
  • Peterson Air Force Base Homebrew Competition (Colorado Springs, CO)
    • Entry Fee: $7.00
    • Entry Deadline: 1/28/2017
    • Competition Date 2/10/2017
  • Sweetheart’s Revenge (Loveland, CO)
    • Entry Fee: $7.00
    • Entry Deadline: 2/10/2017
    • Competition Date: 2/17/2017
  • Reggale and Dredhop Competition (Boulder, CO)
    • Entry Fee: $7.00
    • Entry Deadline: 2/10/2017
    • Competition Date: 2/25/2017
  • Peak to Peak ProAm (Longmont, CO)
    • Entry Fee: $7.00
    • Entry Deadline: 2/24/2017
    • Competition Date: 3/3/2017
  •  Visit the competitions page for more info

• Interclub Competitions
  • March 2017: “Stout”

Communications Director Report – Eric Gould

• Glassware is in!
• $6 per glass; Cash, check, card, or paypal (online)
• Please keep track of your glasses tonight

Treasurer’s Report – Mark Jeffries

Education Director’s Report – Brian Pramov

• 5 Star is here! – Emily & Daisha

…And on to the Buddy Brew!