Meeting Minutes – May 2017

MASH Agenda May 2017

I. Call to Order

• Welcome New Members and Guests

II. Review of Previous Minutes

III. Treasure's Report (Dave Kirsten)

• Account Balance: $ 5,981.31

• Cash Flow: $ 434.61

• Paid Members: 43       

IV. Current Business

• AHA Big Brew - LBBC - May 6

  • 2 brewers (Dan Barrett & Jorge Molina)

  • 2 beer styles (IPA & Saison)

  • 15-20 family and friends attended by in support

• Hogtown Brew-off 2017 (Gainesville) - Registration Period: Closed; Judging May 26-27

• Sunshine Challenge 2017 (Orlando) - Registration Period: May 1-29; Judging begins first week in June

• NHC 2017 - Final Round (Minneapolis, MN) - Judging Jun 15-17 (during Homebrew Con)

  • MASH has 4 entries

  • Several members attending

• Florida Homebrew Circuit - 5th place (Bob may need to check our point totals???)

• 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

  • First Coast Cup 2017 (Jacksonville)- Registration Period: Jun 26-Jul 13; Judging Aug 4-5

  • Commander Saaz 2017 (Cocoa Beach) - Registration Period: Jul 10-Aug 31; Judging Sep 15-16

• Upcoming Events

  • Homebrew Con @ Minneapolis, MN - Jun 15-17

  • Fathers Day Weekend events @ Macy's - TDB

• Summer Solstice Party - June 24

  • The Tank Brewing

  • Other Suggestions (Biscayne Bay Brewing, MIA, etc.)

• Call for new business

VI. Education

• Beer Style: Pale America Ales (Blond Ale 18A & American Pale Ale 18B)

VI. BotY

• May: Pale American Ales

• Jun: Hi/Lo (under 5%/above 8%) open

VIII. Adjournment and Next Meeting

• Next meeting: Jun 24, 2017