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