Meeting Minutes – June 2017

MASH Agenda June 2017

I. Call to Order

• Welcome New Members and Guests

II. Review of Previous Minutes

III. Treasure's Report (Dave Kirsten)

• Account Balance: $ 5,817.85

• Cash Flow: $ 271.15

• Paid Members: 43       

IV. Current Business

• Hogtown Brew-off 2017 (Gainesville) - Results

  • Geoffrey Shideler - Silver (Czech Dark Lager); Bronze (Imperial Stout)

  • Bob Billany & Dave Kirsten - Gold (Baltic Porter)

  • Daniel Morales - Gold (Sweet Stout); Bronze (Belgian Blond Ale)

  • Daniel Smyth Gold (Cider w/ Other Fruit); 2nd Place: Best of Show Cider/Mead

• NHC 2017/Homebrew Con (Minneapolis, MN)

  • MASH has 4 entries - no winners 🙁

  • Several members attending - will have future educational session based on attendees' experiences

• Sunshine Challenge 2017 (Orlando) - Award Ceremony; June 24

• First Coast Cup (Jacksonville) - Registration Period: June 26 - July 13; Judging; August 4-5

• Florida Homebrew Circuit - 5th place

• 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

• Hops for a group brew/project/experiment (Marie Waldron)

V. New Business

• Upcoming Competitions

  • Commander Saaz 2017 (Cocoa Beach) - Registration Period: July 10-August 31; Judging September 15-16

• Upcoming Events

  • Miami Beach Summer Beer Festival @ North Miami Beach: July 22

  • Grovetoberfest @ Coconut Grove: October 14

• Call for new business

VI. Education

• n/a

VII. BotY

• Jun: Hi/Lo (under 5%/above 8%) open

• Jul: Amber & Brown American Beer

• Current Standings:

  • Intra-Club: John Bankston

  • Inter-Club: Bob Billany & Dave Kirsten

  • BotY 2017: very close race

VIII. Adjournment and Next Meeting

• Next meeting: July 27, 2017 (Back @ The Beard)