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Thanks to Carrie and Justin C. for hosting the twenty-six members of SCBG assembled for the November meeting. Thanks also to everyone responsible for the vast array of food and drink. No one should have gone home hungry or thirsty.
Our treasurer Will L. reported that we have $647.77 in the account and had 53 paid members for the year. He has begun taking dues for next year so bring your money to the next meeting. Dues are $15 for an individual and $20 for a family. We could not have had better weather for Teach a Friend to Home Brew Day. We had a pretty good turnout and an excellent selection of beers to sample. We gained a couple of new members and have contact information for a few potential ones. Thanks to Will, Harry and Fran for shouldering the co-chair responsibilities and to all who showed up to brew, set-up for the day, drop off and/or serve beer samples and food, clean it all up and haul it away at the end of the day. It was in Will's words "a great day." The BOTY tee shirt has been received and will be presented to the winner in December. Thanks to all who contributed beer for the "payment" to the designer. The Blacksburg Brew Do was judged by the members who attended to be a "Jolly Good, well-organized" event and something to look forward to next year. There were 13-15 local brewers pouring samples and while there was a good crowd, it was still comfortable and it did not take too long to get a beer. Special Meeting 27 Dec. 3:00 hosted by John and Kathy M.: David Houseman (a member of the AHA Governing Committee) plans to visit Roanoke over the holidays and is available to meet with us. This will not be a "meeting" per se but a wonderful opportunity to meet and talk with the hightest rated BJCP judge in the country. "Imperial Anything" Clarification: The style sheet from the #23 Specialty Beer category of the BJCP Style Guidelines will be used for all the beers. The brewer will need to identify the base beer for his imperial beer submission. Three people were nominated for the SCBG President's position for 2010. They are Will L, Chris McD and Kevin C. The election will take place at December's meeting. The individual with the most votes will be president and the next highest vote getter will be vice-president. The president will select the treasurer. Absentee votes may be sent to the current president anytime prior to the December meeting. The results of the competition style selection and the month are as follows: Cream Ale (6A)--March; Irish Red (9D)--June; American Pale Ale (10A)--September; and Russian Imperial Stout (13F)--December. FYI, the almost-but-not-quite honors went to Oktoberfest, Schwarzbier, and Weizen. Chris M. gave good reviews on food and beer from both Bull and Bones in Blacksburg and the River Brewing Company in Radford. Ross A. mentioned that Mike from The River Brewing Company in Radford indicated a willingness to host us for a tour and tasting. This might pair well with a trip to Shooting Creek in Floyd. Ross will keep this on the radar until after the winter months and when driving conditions are more favorable. Chris M. presented information on Siebel Sensory Kit versus AHA Flavorist to help in the club's decision to make a purchase. After his presentation and discussion from the floor, present members voted to purchase the Siebel kit because of its ability to isolate flavors. Will L. will make the purchase. Future Meeting Sites and discussion: 19 December at 3:00. Will L. (Imperial Anything Competition) January: We might have hosts for this. (Bryan S or Doug M. or ?) (Cream ale style presentation and commercial sampling of Cream Ales.) February: Chris M. (This will likely be the Tech Talk on Off-Flavors) March: John M. (Cream Ale Competition) |
