Summary of 2/06/09 JAB Meeting

Location: Brian's House

Attendees:

• Members: J.D. Ludford, Mike Busse, Jim Trowbridge, Jon Baldwin, Brian Albright, Myron Karki, Scott Crawford, Steven Mathistad, Rick Walter, Tim Courteau, John Turbes
• NOTE: President was absent, VP filled in
• NOTE: Secretary was absent, VP filled in

1.      Old Business

a.      Jim called out for 2009 club dues from members who haven't paid yet.

b.      Shirts and Glasses still available

c.      Upper Mississippi Mash-Out participants - Eric, J.D., Kent, Brian, & Chris.  Gold Medal for J.D. class 4B - Munich Dunkel

d.      Stickers available

e.      Club calendars available

f.      Jim had everyone add their forum "handle" to the club roster.

2.      New Business

a.      IBU open (Iowa) deadline Mar 1

b.      March Mashness coming up in March

c.      Next club-only competition "beers over 1.080".  Bring candidates to March Meeting

d.      Schell's Bock Fest Feb 21st

e.      Next Meeting March 6th at Eric's. Event - Stout Brew-Off, Presentation - Hoe To Enter A BJCP Competition

f.      Watch for Rock Bottom Tour Date (some Sunday in March)

3.      Presentation by J.D. "Lagering"

4.      Food sampled (special thanks to Kathy and Brian for the outstanding food!) { awaiting more specifics}

·        Sandwiches

·        Mushrooms

·        Mini Tacos

·        Cream Puffs

and

·        Rick's spicy pickled vegetables

5.      Commercial Beers sampled

·        Two Hearted Ale

·        Hop Hound Amber Wheat

·        Fat Tire

·        Furthermore Knot Stock Black Pepper

·        Spaten Optimator

·        Negro Modelo

6.      Club-brewed Beers sampled

·        Jon (Kramer)’s Harvest Ale (repeat)

·        J.D.'s Roggenbier

·        John (T)'s Sierra Pale Ale

·        John (T)'s American Amber Ale

·        Brian's Nut Brown Ale (repeat)

·        Brian's' Cherry Stout (repeat)

·        Jim's 60 shilling

·        Scott's Cream Stout

·        Brian's "Shout About Oatmeal Stout (Dark Decadence)"

·        Jon (Kramer)’s 2008/2009 AppleJack

7.  Beer Of The Month:

a.      Nominees were:

·        Brian's "Shout About Oatmeal Stout (Dark Decadence)"

·        J.D.'s Roggenbier

·        Jon (Kramer)’s 2008/2009 AppleJack

·        Brian's Nut Brown Ale (repeat)

b.      The winner is…………….

                    Tie between Brian's Stout and J.D.'s Roggenbier.

                    Revote : Winner is

·        J.D.'s Roggenbier (thanks guys)

8.  Next meeting: Friday, March 6, Eric’s house?