November brewsletter

Happy November Brewers!!!

 

Things that just happened:

SAAZtoberfest was a fabulous day of beers, games and amazing food!! Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate!!!

Learn to Homebrew Day was observed by many of us at Woof, Wag and Wiggle and money was raised for Coastal Boxer Rescue, thanks to everyone who volunteered and attended. Many also celebrated this wondrous day at their homes earlier in the week. Yay homebrewing and boxer rescue!!

 

Things that are about to happen:

We will need more BJCP judges next year, anyone interested please start the process now as it does take some time to get certified!! First step is a multiple choice test online, study materials can be found here. The second step is an in person tasting exam. Dates and locations can be found on the BJCP site.

Nominations for SAAZ 2025 board positions are here!! Would you like to get more involved in our local club shenanigans? A board position is the perfect way!!! If you are interested in a board position, nominations are coming up in November with elections to be held in December!!! Consider a seat on the board to make a larger contribution to our club. It takes a lot of folks to keep this thing running….Pres, VP, secretary, treasurer, events coordinator, communications and education are the current officer positions. If anyone would like to run or nominate another worthy person for such a position, please contact info@saaz.org. Voting will be via email and at the Winter Party.

 

Upcoming parties and celebrations!!!

11/09 MEADING (get it?), 5-9pm ish at Jon and Melissa’s, 3311 SW Tarragon St, Cocoa, FL 32926, USA. Bring any Mead (other brews/homebrews also welcome), favorite dish or dessert and a chair. We will have a fire, food and good times!!! Members are welcome to camp out on the property overnight as there is plenty of room!!

11/25 Hardware Store 7-9pm Happy Hour BEER trivia night, we got this….hopefully!!!! 305 S Washington Ave, Titusville, FL 32796

12/14 SAAZ Winter Party, 6pm – 11pm at The Wormes home!!!

1/19 January SAAZ meeting, 2-5 pm at the Dirty Oar!!!

Happy November Brewers!!!

Things that just happened:

SAAZtoberfest was a fabulous day of beers, games and amazing food!! Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate!!!

Learn to Homebrew Day was observed by many of us at Woof, Wag and Wiggle and money was raised for Coastal Boxer Rescue, thanks to everyone who volunteered and attended. Many also celebrated this wondrous day at their homes earlier in the week. Yay homebrewing and boxer rescue!!

Things that are about to happen:

We will need more BJCP judges next year, anyone interested please start the process now as it does take some time to get certified!! First step is a multiple choice test online, study materials can be found here. The second step is an in person tasting exam. Dates and locations can be found on the BJCP site.

Nominations for SAAZ 2025 board positions are here!! Would you like to get more involved in our local club shenanigans? A board position is the perfect way!!! If you are interested in a board position, nominations are coming up in November with elections to be held in December!!! Consider a seat on the board to make a larger contribution to our club. It takes a lot of folks to keep this thing running….Pres, VP, secretary, treasurer, events coordinator, communications and education are the current officer positions. If anyone would like to run or nominate another worthy person for such a position, please contact info@saaz.org. Voting will be via email and at the Winter Party.

Upcoming parties and celebrations!!!

11/09 MEADING (get it?), 5-9pm ish at Jon and Melissa’s, 3311 SW Tarragon St, Cocoa, FL 32926, USA. Bring any Mead (other brews/homebrews also welcome), favorite dish or dessert and a chair. We will have a fire, food and good times!!! Members are welcome to camp out on the property overnight as there is plenty of room!!

11/25 Hardware Store 7-9pm Happy Hour BEER trivia night, we got this….hopefully!!!! 305 S Washington Ave, Titusville, FL 32796

12/14 SAAZ Winter Party, 6pm – 11pm at The Wormes home!!!

1/19 January SAAZ meeting, 2-5 pm at the Dirty Oar!!!

Also, don’t forget to plan your Irish style beer and bring your entries to the March 2025 meeting to enter our intra club competition!!!

There will likely be many other competitions to be entered in the new year, so this a great opportunity to plan to brew an awesome beer with an Irish Style base for 2025!!

The theme is Irish, with entries provided at the March meeting and subsequent awards at the April meeting. The winner will receive a $50 gift card to Total Wine. We will also have a People’s Choice award at the April meeting.

Competition rules:

The competition is limited to members who are current in their dues. One entry per person, with 3 bottles provided per entry. Entries are limited to the following categories:

15. Irish Beer
29A. Fruit Beer
29B. Fruit and Spiced Beer
30A. Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer
32. Smoked Beer
33. Wood Beer

Beers in the specialty categories 29-33 MUST have a noticeable Irish base. Judging will follow the 2021 BJCP Guidelines. The cutoff date for entry delivery is the March meeting. Judging will take place over the month between the March and April meetings. The winner will be announced at the April meeting.

Competitions:

11/2 Best Florida Beer 2024 Winners!!!

Many winners from SAAZ!!!!

Congratulations to the following: Chris Baum, 2nd place, English Barley Wine; Paul Boissonneault, 2nd place Irish Red Ale; Chris Jojola, 2nd place Bristish Golden Ale and 3rd place Strong Bitter.

11/2 Treasure Coast Homebrew Fest: Claire Caruana, 2nd place, Weissbier

No more upcoming competitions for this year. Keep brewing to prepare for next years competitions!! Irish Spring March 2025,  CSAAZ Aug 2025!!!! …and many others!!

Beerfests:

11/16/24 1pm – 5 pm Rocky Water Brew Fest, Eau Gallie Square, Melbourne

1/25 Science on tap!! SAAZ was a hit last year!!  Get your geek on so we can science it up beer style!!!

2/1/25 1pm – 5pm Cocoa Village Brewers Bash!!!! 401 River Edge Dr

Don’t forget to pay your upcoming club dues for 2025 !!Paid membership gets you free registration to beer competitions and so much more!!! Pay dues here.

More info on our website or our facebook page – SAAZ members.

See you all soon!!!

Also, don’t forget to plan your Irish style beer and bring your entries to the March 2025 meeting to enter our intra club competition!!!

There will likely be many other competitions to be entered in the new year, so this a great opportunity to plan to brew an awesome beer with an Irish Style base for 2025!!

The theme is Irish, with entries provided at the March meeting and subsequent awards at the April meeting. The winner will receive a $50 gift card to Total Wine. We will also have a People’s Choice award at the April meeting.

 

Competition rules:

The competition is limited to members who are current in their dues. One entry per person, with 3 bottles provided per entry. Entries are limited to the following categories:

15. Irish Beer
29A. Fruit Beer
29B. Fruit and Spiced Beer
30A. Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer
32. Smoked Beer
33. Wood Beer

Beers in the specialty categories 29-33 MUST have a noticeable Irish base. Judging will follow the 2021 BJCP Guidelines. The cutoff date for entry delivery is the March meeting. Judging will take place over the month between the March and April meetings. The winner will be announced at the April meeting.

 

Competitions:

11/2 Best Florida Beer 2024 Winners!!!

Many winners from SAAZ!!!!

Congratulations to the following: Chris Baum, 2nd place, English Barley Wine; Paul Boissonneault, 2nd place Irish Red Ale; Chris Jojola, 2nd place Bristish Golden Ale and 3rd place Strong Bitter.

11/2 Treasure Coast Homebrew Fest: Claire Caruana, 2nd place, Weissbier

 

No more upcoming competitions for this year. Keep brewing to prepare for next years competitions!! Irish Spring March 2025,  CSAAZ Aug 2025!!!! …and many others!!

 

Beerfests:

Happy November Brewers!!!

Things that just happened:

SAAZtoberfest was a fabulous day of beers, games and amazing food!! Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate!!!

Learn to Homebrew Day was observed by many of us at Woof, Wag and Wiggle and money was raised for Coastal Boxer Rescue, thanks to everyone who volunteered and attended. Many also celebrated this wondrous day at their homes earlier in the week. Yay homebrewing and boxer rescue!!

Things that are about to happen:

We will need more BJCP judges next year, anyone interested please start the process now as it does take some time to get certified!! First step is a multiple choice test online, study materials can be found here. The second step is an in person tasting exam. Dates and locations can be found on the BJCP site.

Nominations for SAAZ 2025 board positions are here!! Would you like to get more involved in our local club shenanigans? A board position is the perfect way!!! If you are interested in a board position, nominations are coming up in November with elections to be held in December!!! Consider a seat on the board to make a larger contribution to our club. It takes a lot of folks to keep this thing running….Pres, VP, secretary, treasurer, events coordinator, communications and education are the current officer positions. If anyone would like to run or nominate another worthy person for such a position, please contact info@saaz.org. Voting will be via email and at the Winter Party.

Upcoming parties and celebrations!!!

11/09 MEADING (get it?), 5-9pm ish at Jon and Melissa’s, 3311 SW Tarragon St, Cocoa, FL 32926, USA. Bring any Mead (other brews/homebrews also welcome), favorite dish or dessert and a chair. We will have a fire, food and good times!!! Members are welcome to camp out on the property overnight as there is plenty of room!!

11/25 Hardware Store 7-9pm Happy Hour BEER trivia night, we got this….hopefully!!!! 305 S Washington Ave, Titusville, FL 32796

12/14 SAAZ Winter Party, 6pm – 11pm at The Wormes home!!!

1/19 January SAAZ meeting, 2-5 pm at the Dirty Oar!!!

Also, don’t forget to plan your Irish style beer and bring your entries to the March 2025 meeting to enter our intra club competition!!!

There will likely be many other competitions to be entered in the new year, so this a great opportunity to plan to brew an awesome beer with an Irish Style base for 2025!!

The theme is Irish, with entries provided at the March meeting and subsequent awards at the April meeting. The winner will receive a $50 gift card to Total Wine. We will also have a People’s Choice award at the April meeting.

Competition rules:

The competition is limited to members who are current in their dues. One entry per person, with 3 bottles provided per entry. Entries are limited to the following categories:

15. Irish Beer
29A. Fruit Beer
29B. Fruit and Spiced Beer
30A. Spice, Herb, or Vegetable Beer
32. Smoked Beer
33. Wood Beer

Beers in the specialty categories 29-33 MUST have a noticeable Irish base. Judging will follow the 2021 BJCP Guidelines. The cutoff date for entry delivery is the March meeting. Judging will take place over the month between the March and April meetings. The winner will be announced at the April meeting.

Competitions:

11/2 Best Florida Beer 2024 Winners!!!

Many winners from SAAZ!!!!

Congratulations to the following: Chris Baum, 2nd place, English Barley Wine; Paul Boissonneault, 2nd place Irish Red Ale; Chris Jojola, 2nd place Bristish Golden Ale and 3rd place Strong Bitter.

11/2 Treasure Coast Homebrew Fest: Claire Caruana, 2nd place, Weissbier

No more upcoming competitions for this year. Keep brewing to prepare for next years competitions!! Irish Spring March 2025,  CSAAZ Aug 2025!!!! …and many others!!

Beerfests:

11/16/24 1pm – 5 pm Rocky Water Brew Fest, Eau Gallie Square, Melbourne

1/25 Science on tap!! SAAZ was a hit last year!!  Get your geek on so we can science it up beer style!!!

2/1/25 1pm – 5pm Cocoa Village Brewers Bash!!!! 401 River Edge Dr

Don’t forget to pay your upcoming club dues for 2025 !!Paid membership gets you free registration to beer competitions and so much more!!! Pay dues here.

More info on our website or our facebook page – SAAZ members.

See you all soon!!!

11/16/24 1pm – 5 pm Rocky Water Brew Fest, Eau Gallie Square, Melbourne

1/25 Science on tap!! SAAZ was a hit last year!!  Get your geek on so we can science it up beer style!!!

2/1/25 1pm – 5pm Cocoa Village Brewers Bash!!!! 401 River Edge Dr

 

Don’t forget to pay your upcoming club dues for 2025 !!Paid membership gets you free registration to beer competitions and so much more!!! Pay dues here.

More info on our website or our facebook page – SAAZ members.

See you all soon!!!