Sudzers September 2018 meeting notes

Hello, Sudzers! In September’s meeting, we welcomed a new member, discussed NCHF, and tasted six delicious brews. Thanks to everyone who showed up and have a great Labor Day!

Business:
– Welcome Matt to his first meeting!
– Derek collected membership dues: You can still pay via paypal to derek@sudzers.org
– Derek sold shirts: $15 for polos, $10 for t-shirts, $5 for clearance t-shirts
– If you’re attending NCHF, please fill out the spreadsheet at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19VtbpO-X6it4O4eX4V00R9bf7HvVUk1qIyY5K4pWxxo/edit?usp=sharing so we can coordinate who’s going, who’s bringing what, etc.
– The first study session for the BJCP exam is September 27th. Mikael will send an email with more information.
– Dark Matter Brew Day will be October 20 at Tim Topole’s house
– We still need a volunteer for the Christmas Party. Please email the list if you’re interested in volunteering.
– Santa Clara County Fair Homebrew competition recap (Cliff top wild/sour and 2nd place BOS brett ryes saison, Danny 2nd place IPA, Adam 2nd place dark lagers for Baltic Porter), 10 tables + Mini BOS and BOS for 64 entries, at least 1 Sudzers judge at every table except a Mad Z’s prelim flight)
– Anyone interested in being officer for 2019 please let Derek W. (derek@sudzers.org) or Adam (cocamide@gmail.com) know
– All shared recipes can be found at https://sites.google.com/a/cloudyforecast.com/brewme/home. If you’d like to have your recipe shared on the site, then please email it in any format to recipe-share@sudzers.org. Full info can be found at http://www.sudzers.org/?page_id=2910
– For a list of all upcoming competitions, check out WoW’s awesome calendar: http://www.wortsofwisdom.org/calendar/upcoming-homebrewers-competitions/

In all, we had six brews:

BREWER    BEER                              IBUs  ABV
Chet S.   Dortmunder Export                 32    6.1%
Derek W.  Shrill Belgian Blonde Ale         30    5.2%
Derek W.  Go Go Pale Ale                    35    5.9%
Chris K.  Frozen Juice NE IPA               30    6.5%
Derek W.  Das Grosse Altbier Sticke Alt     35    6.5%
Derek W.  Oak Aged Tropical Stout with Rum  40    8.0%

Thanks to Steins and everyone that showed up!

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