Tuesday February 6th, 2018
Marcello’s Wines & Spirits
Lafayette, Louisiana
6pm
Attendance (14)
Officers
- Gene
President - Jim B.
Vice-President - Kent
Treasurer - Tim
Sergeant at Arms - Adrien
Secretary
Charter Members
- Zeke
- James
Members
- Art
- Jonathan
- Taylor
- Genevieve
Guests
+2
Special Guest – Phil Coffman, former DYS President
Pre-Meeting Brew Sampling
?? (sorry folks, I was a little late)
6:00 — Call to Order – Tim
6:00 — Treasurer’s Report – Kent
We had $4,359.77 in the bank before the contest.
6:01 — Bataille des Bierès recap – Jim B.
Jim thanked all those who helped with the contest:
- Jonathan Romain
- Scott Anderson (securing catered lunch)
- Lawrence Cramer
- Jimmy Cox
- Tim Bernard (securing the venue)
The scoresheets have been re-scanned and uploaded to ReggieBeer.
Lunch was catered by Associated Grocers and none was wasted.
This was the first contest of the year for the Bayou Circuit.
Most of the winners were from Baton Rouge clubs.
We made ≈ $250 after expenses for trophies and awards, which we will sell the surplus for $10 each. (bottle openers with DYS logo)
Phil Coffman suggested to check with smaller craft breweries for donations to raffle off. Sierra Nevada is a big supporter of home brew contests.
Most of the winners were from Baton Rouge clubs.
We made ≈ $250 after expenses for trophies and awards, which we will sell the surplus for $10 each. (bottle openers with DYS logo)
Phil Coffman suggested to check with smaller craft breweries for donations to raffle off. Sierra Nevada is a big supporter of home brew contests.
6:09 — Sensory Analysis – Jim B.
Jim noted that he would order a Sensory Analysis kit for a tasting class to be held later this year, and that he would try to also create a ‘home kit’ with off-the-shelf items for use in meetings.
6:10 — Big Bad Brew Bash – Phil
A single style home brew contest – Style 11C Extra Special Bitter
No entry fee, a raffle will be held, they’ll raise about $1,200-$1,300
Usually about 100 entries – this is a popular contest
Will be held at St. Arnold’s Brewery in Texas
Sunday May 27th, 2018 (before Memorial Day)
St. Arnold’s will potentially contract brew the winning beer
Judging is from 9am-11am.
6:17 — Elections – Tim
Deferred till March meeting, need nominations
6:20 — Adjourn
Post Meeting Brew Sampling
- Cajun Brewing: Oatmeal Stout -on tap at the brewery
- Art: Belgian Strong -this was a formerly infected batch that has been improving with age.
- Jim: Coffee Stout
