November 2019 – Meeting Notes

Submitted by: Traci Lienhard, Secretary

Nominations:

President – Doug Fielding
Vice President- Ryan Hogaboam
Secretary – Traci Lienhard
Treasurer – Garry Lienhard

New Officer Appointments:

Communications – Ben Gunderson

* If there are any other nominations for the above positions, email officers@hopsclub.com

December Meeting – Cider Challenge & Holiday Party

     Cider Challenge

  • Please bring your apple-y goodness to share!  Contributions from the cider press this year are highly encouraged but not required

     Holiday Party

  • 2 different types of meat will be provided by club members – Rick/Josh
  • Sign up sheet for side dishes and desserts will be sent out via email and Slack

Raffle Tickets

  • Un-drawn tickets kept during the year are saved for the EOY drawing
  • 2.5 gallon keg – must be present to win

JBLM – Club Competition

  • This competition is normally held in February
  • Given other competitions scheduled for 2020, choosing dates and securing judges is challenging.  There is a conflict with our typical February date this year that precipitated the change.
  • Scheduled for March 28th
  • Friday 27th bottle sort 
  • Friday session for judging – just club judges – will be determined by February meeting
  • Location for competition to be determined

Off Flavor Presentation

  •  David Whitwell – Acetaldehyde
    Thank you,  David!

Upcoming Class

  • Adjusting Water for Brewing 
    • Perhaps a combined effort between Doug and David – two very different approaches
    • Date to be determined