Rock Hoppers Brew Club Agenda

Thursday, February 12, 2015 6:45 PM – Castle Rock Homebrew Supply

Call to Order and Welcome to New Members – Brian

President’s Report – Brian

• Support Castle Rock Homebrew Supply.  Buy your ingredients and equipment tonight!
• Submit your Nominations for Officers, Election will be Completed During the March Meeting

Event Director’s Report – Jeff

• Working on River North Brewery Tour – Looking at Dates in March
• Possible side trips to other nearby breweries (Epic, Crooked Stave, OMF, Mockery, Beryl, etc)
• NHC conference is in San Diego and the Registration Window is Opening Feb 18-24
  • NHC Conference is June 11-13

Competition Director’s Report – Brian/Billy

• Prior Competition:

  • Biere de Rock

    • Rockyard Best of Show: The Kruegels, Belgian Dark Strong
    • Lone Tree Brewing Best of Show: Robert Kausch (w/ Jeremiah Burke), Belgian Dubbel
    • Robert Kausch: 1^st Saison, 1^st Flanders Brown, 1^st Dubbel
    • Michael Bostwick: 2^nd Saison, 3^rd Belgian Pale Ale
    • Ed Moore: 3^rd Witbier
    • Brian Pramov: 1^st Belgian Pale Ale, 3^rd Belgian Fruit
    • Doug Thiel: 2^nd Belgian Pale Ale
    • The Kruegels: 3^rd Flanders Red, 1^st Dark Strong
    • Phil Penningroth: 1^st Belgian Blond
    • Billy Beeson: 3^rd Belgian Blond 
    • Charlie Gottenkieny: 3^rd Belgian Triple
    • Dax Rush: 3^rd Golden Strong
    • Nathan Kanous: 1^st Belgian Fruit

• Future Competitions:

  • Peterson AFB (entries past due, Awards Feb 20th)
  • Sweetheart’s Revenge (entries past due, Awards Feb 15th)
  • Dreadhop (entries past due, Awards Feb 21st)
  • Peak-to-Peak (due Feb 27th)
  • Mazer Cup (due March 6th)
  • Brew Hut (due March 15th)
  • NHC (registration closed Feb 8th)

Communication Director’s Report – Bryan

• Communications Poll
• Potential By-Law Update

Treasurer’s Report – Phil

• Starting New Fiscal Year
• Club Membership Dues are $25

Education – Jim

• Living the Dream Brewery Presentation/Discussion
• Living the Dream Beer Samples

Raffle

• Lots of Great BDR Items to Raffle Off!!!