March 2009

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meisel · #1 Post by **meisel** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 7:09 am

The March beer tasting was category 9 in the BJCP style-guidelines. Beer #1 Was Belhaven, Beer #2 was Sam Adams Irish Red #3 was Schlafly's new Scotch Ale. Thanks to John M. and Matt B. for their help with the tasting.

Brick did a seminar on cleaning and sanitation. Cleaning is done with PBW or a mixture of two parts TSP-90 (septic friendly) and one part oxygen cleaner. Soak and then rinse. Don't mix cleaner (base) with sanitizer (acid). It will neutralize and become ineffective. There are many podcasts available on chemicals. Dishwasher is also good for washing bottles. Alchohol, iodine, and heat were mentioned as sanitizers. Jeff Jensen mentioned that he uses his (clean) oven for sterilizing bottles. 350F for one hour does the trick. Bar keeper's friend was mentioned for cleaning and passivating SS, vinegar can be used to make copper shiny.

newcomers: Mary, Sally, Nicole, Marie, Josh, Gerald, and Bart

Matt, Mark, Nicole, John, and Clintie did cleanup.

Devin says we have books! Two new additions from basic brewing. Talk to devin if you want to reserve something.

Sean reported from Maifest May 2-4 Bloomington West campground. We encourage people to participate in big brew, bring your brew rigs, ingredients, etc. The guild is cooking breakfast. Check the forum for details.

Boulevard fieldtrip report: set for (a) Sunday, 2pm. Dustin (LBG member) will be giving the tour.
Bus is being chartered by Melissa Cole. Possible dates are april 19, 26, or may 10. The club voted to buy food for a grill out at boulevard.

Mugs for jugs was announced. 5th annual, Andy brews, we raise the money and Andy's wife walks the 60 miles!. June 13th. Please donate beer by posting on the forum. Come out, donate and have fun.

Pints for pets was mentioned. The idea is a fundraiser for the Humane Society. Check the forum.

Praxair account in the works. Mention you are a LBG member so we can get a discount one day.

Backyard brewing invite sat for public tasting. Matt passed out beer passes. Matt will post more on the forum.

Meeting adjourned. Thanks Ellen!!