April 2025 Meeting Notes

Star City Brewers Guild

April 2025 Meeting

Monday 4/14

Agenda:

  • Thank you Rudy for hosting!
  • 2025 meeting host volunteers needed
    • Open month – July
  • Financial Report
    • 32 paid members
    • $8263.43 in the bank
    • $20 cash out of $30 from 50/50 was paid to John Merkwan for the style presentation samples
  • Upcoming Events
    • Big Brew Day – May 3rd
      • Harry confirmed with Tim that the Brady’s meeting space will be available
      • Need people to help setup, tear down, brewing demo, bring homebrew to share. etc
      • Mexican dish cook off
      • Lynn has updated the flier for May 3rd National Homebrew Day
        • Keith will print fliers and post at local breweries
      • ABC license
        • Rudy will apply for the license
      • Rental agreement has been signed
      • Keith to print more club handouts printed
    • June meeting and Q2 2B International Amber Lager competition
      • Harry has volunteered to host on 6/21 or 6/22
    • July meeting and Q3 3D Czech Dark Lager style presentation – host and date TBD
    • August meeting hosted by Pete, Sue, Mark, and Doreen at the lake
      • Will consider doing the off flavor or aroma kit
    • September meeting and Q3 3D Czech Dark Lager competition hosted by Harry Montoro – date TBD
    • October meeting and Q4 25C Belgian Golden Strong Ale presentation hosted by Mike Usberghi – date TBD
    • Learn to Homebrew Day – November 1st
    • December meeting and Q4 25C Belgian Golden Strong Ale competition hosted by Harry Montoro – date TBD
  • 50/50
    • Total $60
    • Diane Lyon won $30
  • Open Floor
    • Chili cook off at Twisted Track (April 26th 12-4PM)
      • Enter by link on their website or stop by the taproom
    • Harry Montoro was given a complete home brewing extract setup short of a propane burner
      • Available to anyone that could use it. Especially any new members who do not have any brewing equipment
  • John Merkwan gave a style presentation on Q2 2B International Amber Lager

Attendance: 16