August 2017

 

I. Call to Order
Welcome New Members and Guests

II. Review of Previous Minutes​​ 
WAIVED

III. Treasure's Report (Dave Kirsten)

  • Account Balance: $ 5,105.24

  • Cash Flow:​​ -$441.46

  • Paid​​ Members: 46  ​​ ​​ ​​​​ 

IV. Current Business

  • First Coast Cup (Jacksonville)​​ 

    • Medals handed out to winners

 

  • BJCP Tasting Exam - Scheduled for December 2017 (Dave Kirsten)

    • First Come/First Serve - Must pass the online exam prior to securing a spot for the tasting exam

  • New Coordinator needed for Coconut Cup

V. New Business

  • Upcoming Events

    • Wynwood Beer Festival @ Wynwood: August 27

    • Grovetoberfest @ Coconut Grove: October 14

  • Call for new business

VI. Education

  • Marie Waldron spoke about the history of Belgian and​​ Trappist Ales and provided samples of 3 assorted styles.

VI. BotY

  • Aug: Belgian Ale/Trappist Ale

    • 1st​​ Place – Roberto Terrealba – Biere de Garde

    • 2nd​​ Place – Chris Lopez – Witbier

    • 3rd​​ Place – Jay Fonte – Belgian Pale Ale

  • Current Standings:

    • Intra-Club: John Bankston

    • Inter-Club: Bob Billany & Dave Kirsten

    • BotY 2017: too close to call

VIII. Adjournment and Next Meeting

  • Next meeting: September 28th​​ at Lincoln’s Beard Brewing Company