November 2011
Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 6:02 am
LBG Minutes – November 2011
Tasting
This month’s tasting featured Stout beers, category 13 in the BJCP. Characteristics of stouts and porters are intertwined; stouts are generally stronger and roastier flavored and with higher alcohol content. Tasted were: Left Hand Milk Stout, a sweet stout (13B); Guiness Foreign Extra Stout, a foreign extra stout (13D): and Double Stout Black Ale, an American Imperial stout (13E/F) by Green Flash.
Seminar
We had a show-and-tell of helpful brewing items. Tuck went over his DIY stir plate. Rob explained his step-mash device. Jensen recommends keg lube for o-rings/keg posts and Oetiker crimp clamps for clamping needs. Carter showed his auto-siphon.
Business Meeting
Clean-up was by row four. Thanks!
New people:
There were a slew of new people! First names: Jonathon from KCBM, Wade, Cathy, Kathy, Matt, Jerod, Adam.
No December meeting due to Christmas party.
Officer nominations: Ken Godwin for Treasurer. Election in January.
Membership dues are due in January. $20/Single, $30/Family. Can be paid at the Christmas party.
Treasurer – Balance $6588.
Librarian – we have books; Jeff went over check-out procedures for new people.
The issue of spam on the forum was discussed.
Upcoming events:
*Christmas party will be 6pm to midnight on Saturday, December 17, at the old train depot / visitor’s center in north Lawrence. Thanks to Dale for handling scheduling. There will be some music, potluck: bring sides, mains, desserts. There might be beer, perhaps winter warmers, or whatever people bring (bring beer!). Tapping equipment will be there.
*Dues due in January.
*Officer elections in January.
Thank you to the people who brought snacks!
Tasting
This month’s tasting featured Stout beers, category 13 in the BJCP. Characteristics of stouts and porters are intertwined; stouts are generally stronger and roastier flavored and with higher alcohol content. Tasted were: Left Hand Milk Stout, a sweet stout (13B); Guiness Foreign Extra Stout, a foreign extra stout (13D): and Double Stout Black Ale, an American Imperial stout (13E/F) by Green Flash.
Seminar
We had a show-and-tell of helpful brewing items. Tuck went over his DIY stir plate. Rob explained his step-mash device. Jensen recommends keg lube for o-rings/keg posts and Oetiker crimp clamps for clamping needs. Carter showed his auto-siphon.
Business Meeting
Clean-up was by row four. Thanks!
New people:
There were a slew of new people! First names: Jonathon from KCBM, Wade, Cathy, Kathy, Matt, Jerod, Adam.
No December meeting due to Christmas party.
Officer nominations: Ken Godwin for Treasurer. Election in January.
Membership dues are due in January. $20/Single, $30/Family. Can be paid at the Christmas party.
Treasurer – Balance $6588.
Librarian – we have books; Jeff went over check-out procedures for new people.
The issue of spam on the forum was discussed.
Upcoming events:
*Christmas party will be 6pm to midnight on Saturday, December 17, at the old train depot / visitor’s center in north Lawrence. Thanks to Dale for handling scheduling. There will be some music, potluck: bring sides, mains, desserts. There might be beer, perhaps winter warmers, or whatever people bring (bring beer!). Tapping equipment will be there.
*Dues due in January.
*Officer elections in January.
Thank you to the people who brought snacks!