Events

Schedule posted at http://www.bigbeersfestival.com/#weekend

Free pints of Salamander Amber from 6:00 to 6:30.

Schedule posted at http://www.bigbeersfestival.com/#weekend

Schedule posted at http://www.bigbeersfestival.com/#weekend

Call to Order and Welcome to New Members - Greg Geiger

Tech Topic – Greg Geiger

• Skunking (of beer, that is)

Presidential - Greg Geiger

• Pictures from the Big Beers, Belgians, and Barleywines Festival
• Recipe development team for the third Barrel Brew – English Barleywine
• Officer nominations at February meeting
• Officer roles

Events – Kelly Kruegel

• Avery Sour Fest – February 7^th
• Dredhop Competition and Award Ceremony – March 6^th
• NHC Themes and beers

Competition/Education - Walt Chleva

• Big Beers, Belgians, and Barleywines – Winners Announced
  • Winners Announced
• Upcoming Competitions
  • Osiris’ Homebrewing Competition (Ska Brewery) – Entries due January 18^th
  • Peterson AFB Homebrew Competition – Entries due February 9^th
  • Reggale and Dredhop Homebrew Competition – Entries due February 27^th
• Upcoming AHA Club Only Competitions
  • January/February: English Brown Ales (BJCP category 11)
  • March/April: American Ales (BJCP categories 6, 10, 13e, 14b and c, 19c)
  • May: Extract Beers (All BJCP categories)
  • August 2010: Mead (BJCP categories 24, 25, 26)
• BJCP Exam hosted by RHBC – May 15^th
  • All seats are filled at this time; please notify Walt to be put on the waiting list.

Communications - Geoff Humphrey

• Hoppers profiled in the Vail Daily News
• New stuff in the RHBC Store

Treasurer - Chris Egolf

• Annual dues in March - $20. Pay online via the website, cash, or check.

Tasting, Feedback, and "Best of Meeting" Contest