RHBC September Meeting

Location: The Rockyard Amercian Grill and Brewing Company, Castle Rock.

Agenda

Call to Order and Welcome to New Members - Greg Geiger

Presidential - Greg Geiger

• Presentation – Touring Belgium

Tip of the Month

• Rockyard Ales and Lagers – Jim Stinson

Events – Kelly Kruegel

• RHBC Camping Trip – Fantastic time had by all
• DryDock Oktoberfest tapping and Brew Hut Garage Sale September 12th
• GABF – September 24th – 26th
• KROC World Brewers Forum September 24th, 8 PM – Midnight
• RHBC Halloween Party – October 31st, 8 PM at Greg Geiger’s house
  • Frankenbier will be on tap
  • Ride service will be available for $15/person, $25/couple
  • Anyone have other beers they want on tap?

Competition/Education - Walt Chleva

• Rock Hopper Hosted Competition Update
  • Date: December 6, 2009
  • Name: Bier de Rock
• Upcoming Competitions
  • Colorado State Fair – Winners Announced
  • KROC Competition  - Entry window has closed, judging is September 12th
• Queen of Beer
• Belgians, Big Beers and Barleywines in Vail
• Upcoming AHA Club Only Competitions
  • September: European Amber Lagers (BJCP category 3)
  • November: Belgian Strong Ales (BJCP category 18)
  • August 2010: Mead (BJCP categories 24, 25, 26)
• BJCP Exam hosted by RHBC – May 15th
  • Please contact Walt if you want to be a part of this

Communications - Geoff Humphrey

• New Version of BrewBlogger installed on RHBC Site

Treasurer - Chris Egolf

• No Updates

Raffle

• Rock Hopper award winning six packs

Tasting, Feedback, and "Best of Meeting" Contest

• Amber Lagers
  • Winner will get a free raffle ticket and be entered into Club Only Competition
  • Bring two extra bottles in case you win
• Free For All Tasting
  • One entry per person please

Adjourn