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
- Rocky Mountain Homebrew Challenge – Results
- We won the Firkin!!
- Chris Egolf wins Best of Show!
- Filling the Firkin.
- Mountain Sun Stout Month Competition
- Entries due December 16, 2013.
- Drop off at Moutain Sun, Southern Sun, or Vine Street Pub locations.
- Winner brews a 6 barrel batch of their stout at Mountain Sun.
- < 8% ABV.
- No entry fee.
- Three bottles.
- Download the entry form here.
- Biere de Rock – http://www.bierederock.com
- Online registration is now open.
- Drop-off of entries begins November 11.
- Volunteer sign-up sheets are again going around. No need to sign up again if you already have.
- Need stewards – no judging or competition experience necessary! Sign up via the website.
- We have 25 sponsors so far, working on more.
- Big Beers, Belgians, and Barleywines Competition
- Online registration is now open – http://bigbeers.brewcompetition.com.
Treasurer’s Report – Phil Penningroth
- Biere de Rock financially ready.
- Dues increasing next year to $25.
Education Director’s Report – Jim Denier
- Welcome Jesse Umbargar from Hop Union.
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