Eleven members attended the October meeting. I am glade to report none of them were in costume. One of the things that were discussed was the MASH bank account. I am happy to say that the old account has been closed and a new one was opened at Bank United. This will save us $12.00 a month on fees. Next we are looking for a date for our holiday party we are down to December 9 or 16. Please e-mail me as soon as possible with which date is better for you. We have not pinned down a location to have the party so if anyone has any suggestions e-mail those to me too.
BOTY for last month was European Amber BJCP category 3. We had one entry for the competition, which is less then we hoped for but it was still an entry. So with out further ado first place goes to Russell Everett for his European Amber. Good going Russell for the win and for the only club member to summit an entry. Next months BOTY style is Belgian Strong Ale category 18. LetÂ’s have more then one entry this month, so eat all the left over Holloween candy and brew.
The Coconut Cup is being held in February 17, 2007 and there is a lot of work to do. Sponsorship letters are going out and the date has been posted with the AHA and BJCP. In the coming weeks Denise will be releasing more information.
5th Annual Walk the Line on Barleywine and Strong Ale Stumble. This is one of the best competition and event to attend. The fact that it is held in Florida makes it convenient to enter and attend. Here is the information on both the competition and event.
12/01/2006 Dunedin, FL, US Contact: Kenneth Koenig Phone: (813) 205-0156 Email: kk@dunedinbrewersguild.com Web: http://www.dunedinbrewersguild.com
AHA Membership rally is being held on November 04, 2006 in Orlando at the Orlando Brewing Partners. If anyone is interested please call me I may be going. The following information was sent by CFHB.
Saturday - November 4, 2006 Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Orlando Brewing 1301 Atlanta Avenue Orlando, FL 32806 407-872-1117 www.orlandobrewing.com Dear Homebrewers and Beer Enthusiasts, The Central Florida Home Brewers (CFHB) wants you to join us for a fantastic fun-filled event, Teach A Friend To Homebrew Day is coming up on Saturday November 4 with fun prizes and an opportunity to meet and mingle with Ed Canty, the brewer at one of America's great craft breweries - Orlando Brewing - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2006. The American Homebrewers Association (AHA) wants you to join AHA. Bring a Friend! Your $33 entry fee will get you: - One-Year Membership to the AHA (reg. $38) - 11 House Beers on Tap & 9 Guest Taps Available - Special Release for Sampling: Double Imperial IPA - Free Brewery Tours - on the 1/2 hour - Meet the brewer and owners of Orlando Brewing - Complimentary appetizers - Chance to win great prizes from the AHA, CFHB and Orlando Brewing in a raffle. Free Brew Demos: 11 a.m. - Full Grain Brew 12 p.m. - Partial Grain Brew 1:00 p.m. - Extract Brew 2:00 p.m. - Mead 3:00 p.m. - Bottling Beer 4:00 p.m. - Yeast Starter 5:00 p.m. - How to Keg Beer - & Gadget SeminarOrlando Beer Festival at Universal is coming. I was at the first or second one and it is fun. So here is the information sent to me.
11/11 & 11/12 Orlando, FL, US Contact: Ed Measom Phone: (407) 673-1099 Email: ed_measom@earthlink.net Web: http://www.orlandobeerfestival $39.95 sat, $22.95 sunHave a good and safe Holloween and Thanksgiving Day and I will see you all November 27, 2006 for our next meeting.
Lots of work.
So little time.
So get BREWING!
Your humble President,
Darryl Hickey