April 2015 Meeting agenda

ATF!

It is almost time for our April meeting.

The details:
What: Monthly meeting, style demonstration, tech talk, updates and sampling of all fermented libations available.

Where: Beer Army Outpost, New Bern, North Carolina

When: Sunday April 19, 2015 from 1:30 pm until about 4 or 5.  Pre-meeting happy hour will begin at about 1:00 pm while we get set up.

Here are the items on the agenda:

1. Beer School - A style discussion by Dennis O.
2. Tech Talk by Rob J.
3. CCBO 2015.
4. Rocky Mt. Brew Mill meeting.
5. AHA Big Brew - May 2.
6. Brewer of the month.
7. Stein Brew.
8. Clawson’s.
9. Boom Town Beerfest - May 9.
10. Brew Bern June

If there is anything that anyone would like to put onto the agenda, please email me or bring it up at the meeting's new business call.

Notes: We strongly encourage you to bring homebrew, even if you don't think it's the best beer that you have ever made (if it is then I demand you bring it!).  If you are going to sample (and we usually do), bring a designated driver or make arrangements to get home.  If you don't have any homebrew, try to bring a commercial example of one of your favorite beers to share with the group.  

See you there,

Bryan

March 2015 Meeting Agenda

ATF!

It is almost time for our March meeting.

The details:
What: Monthly meeting, style demonstration, tech talk, updates and sampling of all fermented libations available.

Where: New Bern Homebrew Supply, 816 Airport Road, New Bern, North Carolina

When: Sunday March 15, 2015 from 1:30 pm until about 4 or 5.  Pre-meeting happy hour will begin at about 1:00 pm while we get set up.

Here are the items on the agenda:

1. Style Discussion by Dennis O.
2. Tech Talk by Tim D.
3. CCBO 2015.
4. Brewer of the month.
5. Stein Brew in April.
6. Clawson's tasting in April.
7. Meeting sponsor’s - food.
8. Boom Town Beerfest May 9.

If there is anything that anyone would like to put onto the agenda, please email me or bring it up at the meeting's new business call.

Notes: We strongly encourage you to bring homebrew, even if you don't think it's the best beer that you have ever made (if it is then I demand you bring it!).  If you are going to sample (and we usually do), bring a designated driver or make arrangements to get home.  If you don't have any homebrew, try to bring a commercial example of one of your favorite beers to share with the group.  

See you there,

Bryan

February 2015 Meeting Minutes

ATF Homebrew Club

Feb 2015 Meeting Minutes

By Tim Dryden

Here are the meeting minutes from the February gathering held at 1pm on Feb 16, 2015 at Thirsty Bruin on Middle St, in New Bern.

We would like to thank everyone in the Thirsty Bruin family for allowing us to come in to their establishment and have a Homebrew!

Introduction of Officers and Guests

A roster of all club members/ guests was taken and is as follows:

Bryan Conway - President

Terry Laurie - Vice President

Rob Jones - Webmeister

Dawn Jones - Treasurer

Tim Dryden - Secretary

Jeff Brungard - Past President

Dennis Overby

Pete Frey

Tim Martin

Mike Dawson

Jason Stone

Eric Ritter

David Girard

Joe Allen Essex

Ryan Stroup

Phil Smith

Joey McClure

Schuyler Munden

Melissa Clark

James Kornegay

Nichole Watterson

If anyone was accidentally excluded or a mistake to the list noted, please let me know and I will correct the minutes.  

Brews Available for Sampling at the Meeting

• Rob J - Barleywine (homebrew)
• Tim D. – Stein Brew (homebrew)
• Ryan S. - Imperial Stout (homebrew)
• Jeff B. – Black Saison and a Belgian Dark Strong  (homebrew)
• Terry L. – Scotch Ale and a Cider (homebrew)
• Mike D. – Cider (homebrew)
• Phil S. – Black IPA (homebrew) Winter Ale (Commercial)
• Dennis O – Smoked Cherry Porter (homebrew)
• Joey – Rhubarb Saison, Vice IPA and Imperial Stout (commercial)
• James K. – Nut Brown Apple Pie (homebrew)
• Jason S. – Oyster Stout (homebrew)
• Joe Allen E. – Framboise (homebrew)

Monthly Club Competition

We started a fun new way to reward our homebrewers.  All homebrews are graded on a scale of 1 to 10 and the winner gets a door prize.  Winner announced at end of meeting.

Program Speaker/Tech Talk

Dennis Overby discussed the ESB style and gave us some pointers what to look for in a good example.

Scheduled tech talks:

• March – Tim D.
• April - Rob J.
• May -
• June -
• July -
• August - Mike D.

Treasurer's Report

Dawn provided a detailed treasurer’s report to all that were on hand.  Please see the website for details.

Old Business/Recent Events

• Discussed Jolly Skull Beer Festival.
• Stout & Stogie.
• Membership dues

Committee updates

Crystal Coast Brew Off Committee  - Tim discussed where the club stands with regard to the CCBO.  Obtaining a location is the current hold up.  The club saw the current T-shirt drawings (thank you Rob and Dawn) and a decision was made on a design.  Judges, stewards and support staff will receive a shirt.  Rob has the location to have the shirts produced for just under 9 dollars each.  We need to get the competition registered in order to start advertising and soliciting donations.

Homebrew Festival – No update.

New/Ongoing Business - All current events that the Club is facing were brought to the floor and discussed.

• 2015 Fastrack Challenge coming up.
• Club by-laws are currently with a CPA in order to move forward with the decision to apply for 501c(7) status.
• We will be meeting up at Clawson’s Restaurant on the 20th of Feb for a club beer tasting event.  Also plan on trying to do this again in April depending on this one’s success.
• Next stein brew will be held in April.
• Rocky Mount Brew, Mill Laura Pyatt meeting - March.
• Boom Town Beer Festival on May 9 in Jacksonville, put on by Beer Army.

Next Meeting:  New Bern Homebrew Supply March 15, 2015.

Meeting sponsors:

• March 2015 – New Bern Homebrew Supply.
• April 2015 - Beer Army Outpost.

Homebrew contest winner for February was Rob Jones and his Barleywine, also awarding him homebrewer of the month.

Motion was passed to adjourn the business meeting and drink some beer!

February 2015 Meeting Agenda

ATF!

It is almost time for our February meeting.

The details:
What: Monthly meeting, style demonstration, tech talk, updates and sampling of all fermented libations available.

Where: Thirsty Bruin, 224 Middle St, New Bern, North Carolina

When: Sunday February 15, 2015 from 1:30 pm until about 4 or 5 or whenever the staff at Thirsty Bruin kicks us out.  Pre-meeting happy hour will begin at about 12:30 pm while we get set up.

Sponsored by:  Thirsty Bruin.

Here are the items on the agenda:

1. CCBO 2015.
2. Vote for brewer of the month.
3. Stein Brew.
4. Fast Rack Challenge 2015.
5. Clawson's tasting.
6. Jolly Skull recap.

If there is anything that anyone would like to put onto the agenda, please email me or bring it up at the meeting's new business call.

Notes: We strongly encourage you to bring homebrew, even if you don't think it's the best beer that you have ever made (if it is then I demand you bring it!).  If you are going to sample, bring a designated driver or make arrangements to get home.  If you don't have any homebrew, try to bring some commercial beers. 

We hope to see you there,

Bryan

January 2015 Meeting Minutes

ATF Homebrew Club

Jan 2015 Meeting Minutes

By Tim Dryden

Here are the meeting minutes from the January gathering held at 7pm on January 16, 2015 at the home of Tim Martin.

First of all, a thank you goes out to Tim for opening his awesome mancave and providing us a location to get together as well as some extremely tasty chili to tickle our tastebuds with.

Introduction of Officers and Guests

A roster of all club members/ guests was taken and is as follows:

Bryan Conway - President

Dawn Jones - Treasurer

Dennis Overby

Dick Smith

Eric Ritter

Luke Henslick

Megan Henslick

Mike Dawson

Pete Frey

Rob Jones - Webmeister

Terry Laurie - Vice President

Tim Dryden - Secretary

Tim Martin

If anyone was accidentally excluded or a mistake to the list noted, please let me know and I will correct the minutes.  

Brews Available for Sampling at the Meeting

• Dawn J. - Dawn’s American Stout
• Tim D. - Salted Carmel Stout
• Pete F. - Coffee Stout
• Bryan C. - Porter (homebrew), Rogue Double Chocolate Stout (commercial)
• Terry L. – Distorter Porter
• Mike D. – Guinness Extra Stout
• Dennis O – Imperial Stout (homebrew)
• Tim M, - IPA (Modus Hoperandi)

Monthly Club Competition

None

Program Speaker/Tech Talk

None

Scheduled tech talks:

• February – Tim D.
• March - Need volunteer,
• April - Rob J.
• May - Need volunteer,
• June - Need volunteer,
• July - Need volunteer,
• August - Mike D.

Treasurer's Report

Dawn provided a detailed treasurer’s report to all that were on hand.  See the online report for more details.

Old Business/Recent Events

-The Christmas Party was an absolute great time.  The food, beer and company were perfect.  What a great way to end our year and begin a new one.  

Committee updates

Crystal Coast Brew Off Committee  - It was decided that Tim Dryden and Dawn Jones will co-chair the event.  All business will be tracked using the club Google calendar and Google drive accounts.    

Homebrew Festival Committee Chairman, Rob Jones, reported that we are in full swing scheduling and planning our homebrew festival with Habitat for Humanity.  This charity was started by President Jimmy Carter, who is also responsible for approving the legislation that allows us to legally enjoy our great hobby, so it is a fitting combination.  The chairman from Habitat for Humanity has already given us a hearty “yes” as to sponsoring our festival and we need to nail down a date and begin hammering out the details.  We are tentatively looking at September/ October 2015.

Judging Committee chairman & Grand Hydrometer Dennis Overby will be giving next month’s style discussion and judging analysis.

New/Ongoing Business - All current events that the Club is facing were brought to the floor and discussed.

-Dawn Dryden is currently on reviewing the Club By-Laws and consulting with a CPA in order to move forward with the application for 501c(7) status.

-There were two possible membership drives discussed.  Rob J. and Tim D. will be working to get a booth at the Farmers Market and sell items for the homebrew shop.  Tim D contacted Thirsty Bruin to secure an additional location for Club Meetings.  Our first meeting at the location will be in February.

-The Jolly Skull beer festival was discussed.  We are still in need of additional brewers or beers to take.  Pretzel necklace party at Dennis’ house the night prior.

-Next years stein brew will be held in March/ April.

-Brewer of the month - Tim D. was selected.  Go to the website to see a quick bio on Tim’s brewing career.

Next Meeting:  Thirst Bruin, Downtown New Bern, 15 Feb 2015 at 13:00 hours.

Meeting sponsors:

• February 2015 – Thirsty Bruin.
• March 2015 – New Bern Homebrew Supply.

Motion passed to adjourn the meeting and drink some beer!

Stout & Stogie Night 2015

This is our annual Stout & Stogie Night at the Martin home. 2409 Brice's Creek Road, New Bern.  Starts at 7pm on Thursday, January 15, 2015.

Directions: at James city by food lion, turn south, thirds air port. Follow road until it ends. Turn left, Brice's creek road. About 2 miles you will go over the creek, we are a mile on the left, past the gas station. Blue house with a white picket entry. Park in the front. Meeting in the back. If lost call.

Check into Facebook for details and updates.

https://www.facebook.com/events/867125846666216/?ref_newsfeed_story_type=regular

ATF Homebrew Club Christmas Party 2014

This year's Christmas party is scheduled for December 14th, at 1pm and will be held at the Jones Household at 2008 Ridge Road, New Bern.  Please bring a covered dish but there will also be oysters on hand.  We will be doing the six pack swap and Bad Santa gift exchange ($15-$20).