Summary of 1/09/09 JAB Meeting

Location: Eric's House

Attendees:

• Members: Eric Wentling, J.D. Ludford, Ty Harrison, Jim Trowbridge, Dave Manley, Kent Olsen, Jon Baldwin,  Bill Schmeidlin, Myron Karki, Chris German, Steven Mathistad, Rick Walter, Tim Courteau, John Turbes

1.      January – Club Dues

a.      Jim collected the 2009 club dues from members, $15 each.

b.      Jim also handed out new membership cards, and other items to post/put up in public to promote the club.

2.      February meeting

a.      Looks like several members will be attending Winterfest in St. Paul on Feb. 6. Meeting will probably remain on Feb. 6, but will need a host. JD said he might be able to host. Watch forum for details on when and where February meeting will be.  

3.      March meeting

a.      Group Brew: Stouts. Brew any type of stout for the March meeting. Mash Paddle winner will come from one of the stouts.

b.      Dave and Eric will give presentation on How To Enter Homebrewing Competitions

4.      Competitions

a.      Upper Mississippi Mashout – January

b.      Great Northern Brew Ha-Ha – February, entry deadline is 1/30/09.

c.       March 21: March Mashness, St. Cloud. Entry deadline is ???

d.      Club Only Competitions:

·        January – Belgians

·        March/April – beers over 1.080, entry deadline is 3/27/09

5.      Club Calendar

a.      Dave created and handed out a 2009 club calendar with meeting, competition and event dates on it. Will be updated and handout out each meeting.

b.      Dave also will look into putting the club calendar online via Google or Yahoo, whichever seems to be best. This will enable easier updating and accessing the calendar.

6.      Club Outing: Rock Bottom Brewpub

a.      Chris will look into setting up a tour with the brewer at Rock Bottom in Minneapolis. Club went there last year, but was stiffed by the brewer who did not show up. Date to be determined.

7.      Officer positions

a.      Club voted on 2009 officers. Everything remains status quo for 2009:

·        President: Eric Wentling

·        Vice President: JD Ludford

·        Treasurer: Jim Trowbridge

·        Secretary: Dave Manley

·        Topic/Event Coordinator: Chris

8.      You Win Jack Awards

a.      Categories/Winners

·        Best Beer – 3 way tie between:

1.      Bill’s Tripel

2.      Eric’s Pumpkin Porter

3.      Jon’s Barleywine

·        Runoff Election held and winner is:

                                                                                                                          i.      Jon’s Barleywine

·        Best Non-Beer: Jon’s Apple Jack

·        Most Unusual: Bill’s Belgian Tripel w/ Asian Rock Sugar

·        Most Improved: Brian Albright

·        Rookie Of The Year – tie between

1.      Chris German

2.      Scott Crawford

·        Best Presentation: Oak Aging Presentation by Dave

·        Club MVP: Eric Wentling

·        “Paddle Hog” (paddle wins): Jon Baldwin

·        “Brew Cred”(competition wins): Eric Wentling

b.      Door prizes handed out, I think everyone won at least one door prize.

9.      Beers sampled

·        Jon’s KRBW

·        Jon’s Sublime Beet Mead

·        Eric’s Belgian

·        JD’s Schwarz/Dunkel

·        Bill’s Belgian Tripel w/Asian Rock Sugar

·        John T’s cider

·        John T’s Nutbrown Ale

·        John T’s Sierra Pale Ale clone

·        Kent’s RyePA

·        Chris’ Chardonnay Oaked Wheat Wine

·        Chris’ Bourbon Oaked Wheat Wine

·        Dave’s Winter Warmer

·        Rick’s Kolsch

·        Rick’s IPA

·        Eric’s Milk Stout

·        Eric’s Cherry Ale

·        Eric’s Raspberry Mead

·        Jon’s Tomatillo Fizz

·        others I did not write down

10.  Beer Of The Month:

a.      Nominees were:

·        Bill’s Tripel

·        John T’s cider

·        Kent’s RyePA

·        Chris’ Chardonnay Oaked Wheat Wine

·        Chris’ Bourbon Oaked Wheat Wine

·        Dave’s Winter Warmer

b.      The winner is…………….

·        John T’s cider – way to go John! A paddle win at your first meeting, you’ve set the bar very high for yourself! J

11.  Next meeting: Friday, February 6, JD’s house?