July 2025 Meeting Notes

Star City Brewers Guild

July 2025 Meeting

Sunday 7/20

Agenda:

  • Thank you Bruce for hosting!
  • 2025 meeting host volunteers needed
    • All meetings covered
  • Financial Report
    • $8007.50 in the bank
  • Upcoming Events
    • August 17th meeting hosted by Pete, Sue, Mark, and Doreen at the lake
      • Off Flavor panel
        • It was decided to have a panel of 6 off flavors and schedule an additional panel for later in the year
        • We will need 6 pitchers capable of holding a liter each
        • Keith will be bringing the beer and flavor kit
    • September 21st meeting and Q3 3D Czech Dark Lager competition hosted by Harry Montoro
    • October meeting and Q4 25C Belgian Golden Strong Ale presentation hosted and presented by Mike Usberghi – date TBD
      • There will be pumpkin pie and members are asked to show up in custom
    • Learn to Homebrew Day – Saturday November 1st
    • December meeting and Q4 25C Belgian Golden Strong Ale competition hosted by Harry Montoro – date TBD

3D Czech Dark Lager Presentation

  • John Merkwan gave the style presentation
  • 3 commercial examples were available
    • Barrique Cerne
    • Kostritzer Schwarzbier
    • Von Trapp Dunkel