Rock Hoppers Brew Club Agenda
01/14/2016 6:45 PM – C.B. & Potts
Call to Order and Welcome to New Members – Brian Pramov
President’s Report – Brian Pramov
· Nominations for Officers for next year – Start thinking of who you want to nominate in February
· Buy from C.B. & Potts, Castle Rock Homebrew Supply, and Rockyard!
· Sign up to have your beers judged! Up to three beers can be judged at the meeting, by BJCP certified judges. To allow everyone a chance, your beer cannot be judged in two consecutive meetings
Event Director’s Report – Justin Vandergriffe
· Platte Park Tour on January 23rd, at 1:00 PM– RSVP to Justin to attend
· Other events are in planning, either Former Future or North Dock
· Gadgets meeting in March, bring your stuff!
Competition Director’s Report – Doug Thiel
· Big Beer Results – 13 Medals plus Eric Gould wins Best of Show!
o He’s bringing a bottle of his winner to share with us!
· Biere de Rock –
o We need Stewards!
o We need Entries – Enter your beers!
o 5 Pro-ams
· Upcoming competitions
o Peterson
§ http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/events/the-11th-annual-peterson-air-force-base-homebrew-competition/
§ February 6th, 2016
§ $6.00 per entry
§ Registration closes January 23rd, 2016
o Regale and Dredhop
§ http://hopbarley.org/dredhop
§ February 5th, 2016
§ $7.00 per entry
§ Registration closes January 23rd, 2016
o Sweethearts Revenge
§ http://weizguys.com/revenge/
§ February 13th, 2016
§ $7.00 per entry
§ Registration closes February 13th, 2016
o Peak to Peak
§ http://www.indianpeaksalers.org/
§ March 13th, 2016
§ $7.00
§ Registration due March 12th, 2016
o Mazer Cup
§ http://www.mazercup.com/
§ March 19th 2016
§ Registration due March 4th, 2016
o 1st Round for Nationals is coming up in April – brew your beer now!
· January Intra-Club Competition – Big Beers!
o Winner gets a $50.00 gift certificate to Castle Rock Homebrew Supply!
Communication Director’s Report – Robert Kausch
· We would like to incentivize officers for the next term
o We would like to amend the bylaws to reimburse an event of your choice to promote the club, up to $75.00.
o Starting next year (we’re not rewarding ourselves)
o Must use during your tenure
o Go to represent and promote the club
o Reimburse at the end of the year
Treasurer’s Report – Mark Jeffries
· Bank Balance
· Membership Dues start in March – no increase this year – still $25.00 for the year
Education – George Delena
· Style comparison – American Pale (18B) vs. American IPA (21A) vs. American Double IPA (22A)
o Pale Ale: Dales Pale Ale vs Sierra Nevada
o IPA: Firestone, Lagunitas, Bull and Bush Man Beer
o Double IPA: Lagunitas Sucks, Hop15
