President’s Message – January 2014

Hola MASHers!

Happy New Year and Happy New Beer!

I hope the new year finds you all happy and healthy. Hopefully you all woke up after the Winter Solstice party without a headache. Congratulations  to all of our new officers. I am excited to start out this new year with such a great team.

Our next meeting will be at Daddy Brews (4427 SW 74th Avenue) this Thursday the 23rd at 7 pm.  As usual, the Board of Directors  will meet at 6:30 to go over some business, and all are welcome for that portion.

The tasting glasses are in, and look great. As previously discussed, all educational and BotY sessions will be conducted with these glasses to save money and recycling. Every paid member will get a glass, and replacements or extra purchases will be $5. If you have not paid your dues yet, WHAT’S UP?

Hope your beer is ready for the Miami Beer Festival. Contact Matt Waldron for details.

Competition season is here! Dave Kirsten will be muleing (Microsoft says that is not a word) entries to the Best Florida Beer competition so bring your entries with labels to this meeting. If not, you must mail. Entries are due January 31st.

The A.H.A. National Homebrew competition entry window opens Jan. 27th and entries must arrive by March 17.

Coconut Cup is looming! Fire up those brew kettles and get going! Let’s take back the Cup!

This month’s BotY style is #18 Belgian Strong Ale, with #20 Fruit Beer following in February, and #9 Scottish and Irish in March.

I can smell the esters now!

See you all at the meeting.

Cheers,

Bob