In this edition:
- Blowoff from the Prez
- Secretary’s Report
- Birthdays
- Representing SAAZ [New!]
- Next Meeting – Broken Barrel
- Upcoming Competitions
- Local Events
- Beers Available in the Area
- Cooking with Beer – Witbier Cookies
- Brewing Education – Beer Archaeology
- Equipment For Sale
- SAAZ on Facebook
- Raffle
- Feedback
Blow off from the Prez
Well, it’s officially halfway through the year and things are starting to heat up – literally. I hope by the time this newsletter gets to you, we will have more information about getting entries together for CASK’s First Coast Cup. If not, look for another email real soon. Then before you know it, we will be in the midst of Commander SAAZ Interplanetary Homebrew Blastoff mayhem! I’m really looking forward to this year’s event, and can’t stress enough how much help we will need. I’ve seen new faces at every meeting this month – so I know there are a lot of new energetic members, as well as the ones who we have counted on for decades. This year’s will truly be a blast!
In other news, we will be returning to the Broken Barrel Tavern for one more meeting this year before football takes over the back room on the weekends. We are in the process of hashing out locations for the August and September meetings right now as well. Then after September, we will be having a good ol’ time for the rest of the year! We’ve got the SAAZtoberfest the weekend after Commander SAAZ Interplanetary Homebrew Blastoff, and I’m already trying to convince Dave Webb to host the MEADing in November again.
That’s about all that’s new around here. Unfortunately, I will be out of town for the July meeting, but you will be in good hands, and good food, and good beer, and good company…
— Cheers, Sean.
Secretary’s Report
July Birthdays – Happy Birthday!
Frank Scelso
Matt Raines
John Baldwin
Sean Gregg
Rudy Wehmschulte
Chet Sparks
Representing SAAZ
| Member | Competition | Style | Placed |
| David Webb | Inter Center Competition-5 | Categories 24, 25, 26 – Mead | First Place (42.8 pts) |
| Adam Grisdale (Partner) | SAAZ Lawnmower Beer 2011 | Refreshing Summer Beer | Best in Show |
| Andrew Carpenter (Partner) | SAAZ Lawnmower Beer 2011 | Refreshing Summer Beer | Best in Show |
Congratulations to all of the winners!
Don’t forget to get brewing for the upcoming Commander SAAZ 2011 competition. We are looking forward to a huge SAAZ entry turnout.
Also, if you have a mead you’d like to enter in the AHA Club-Only competition, check out the Upcoming Competitions section below.
Next Meeting – July 17th (Sunday)
This month’s meeting will be at The Broken Barrel Tavern in Palm Bay.
4700 Babcock St NE
Palm Bay, FL 32905
The meeting will be Sunday July 17th at 2:00 pm. As always, bringing homebrew to share is strongly encouraged, but please respect our gracious host and leave commercial beers at home.
Upcoming Competitions
4th Annual First Coast Cup – July 29-30 2011 Jacksonville, FL
What: The first three years have been a resounding success and CASK is striving to make the 2011 First Coast Cup the best yet. With over 300 plus entries each of the last three years, they are anticipating even more entries this year. Don’t forget about the “Big Wood” category for wood-aged beers with an original gravity of 1.070 or greater. More information to come soon.
When: SAAZ Dropoff location will be Sunseed Food Coop by 7pm July 12th!
Where: Hilton Garden Inn located in Tinseltown on the Southside of Jacksonville. This location is conveniently located next to Seven Bridges Grille & Brewery
SAAZ members are encouraged to participate in judging, stewarding, etc if possible. CFHB members always come over to help with Commander SAAZ judging, so let’s help them out, too! Go to cfhb.org/mead for more information.
AHA Club-Only Competition: MEAD – August 2011
Entry deadline: August 20, 2011
Judging: August 27, 2011.
Hosted by Susan Ruud and the Prairie Homebrewing Companions of Fargo, ND, this competition covers BJCP categories 24, 25, and 26 styles.
If you have an entry that you think would represent SAAZ well in this Club-Only competition, please bring a sample to the JULY meeting. If you are unable to attend, please contact Sean Gregg.
Commander SAAZ Interplanetary Homebrew Blastoff 2011
Entry window: August 29th – September 25th
Early round judging: October 7, 8, and 9
Final judging, Splashdown Party, and Awards Ceremony: October 14-15
International Palms Resort and Conference Center in Cocoa Beach.
Rooms are available for early round judging and the event weekend for the low price of $69.99 (a really great rate for a beach front hotel!). I have been told that the hotel is in the process of remodeling all the rooms. One of our club members went there to see the new rooms, and they look great. All rooms should be completed by June; plenty of time before the competition. Just call the reservation line at 321-783-2271 and mention code HBC. In addition to the standard rooms the International Palms also has oceanfront suites and lofts for $139.99 + Tax This rate is only good until October 2nd so don’t wait too long!
For entry details, rules, regulations, and other minutia check out the Commander SAAZ 2011 webpage.
Local Events
Widmer Brewery Night at World of Beer – July 12th
Tuesday July 12th, Widmer Brothers Brewery will be pouring Widmer Hefe, Drifter, Rotator IPA, Pitch Black, Nelson and Citra. Members of the Widmer Bros. will be joining us at 6:00pm. Come test your luck at the fabulous wheel of random prizes. You’ll never know what you can win. Pints? Shirts? Perhaps a chance to win a Widmer patio cooler. Mark your calendar for this great event!
Stone Beer Dinner at Broken Barrel Tavern – July 26th
In just four weeks, July 26th, they will be having their Stone Beer Dinner at 7pm, reception begins at 6:30. There will be five beers (some of which have never been served in Florida) paired with five courses. The price is $60 per person to include tax and gratuity. Seats are limited and are already on sale. Don’t miss this! The event is expected to sell out soon. You may purchase at Broken Barrel. If you have any questions email them or call 321.728.4755. Below is a copy of the menu.
First Course
Scallops Rockefellar / Stone Cali-Belgique IPA
Second Course
Spicy Chicken Enchilada Soup / Stone Sublimely Self Righteous Ale
Third Course
Wahoo Ceviche / Stone Double Dry Hopped Levitation Ale
Key Lime Sorbet
Fourth Course
Lime Pepper Rubbed Beef Filet Skewers / Stone 2008 IRS
Fifth Course
White Stilton w/ Candied Lemon / Stone 2008 Old Guardian
World of Beer Cruise to the Bahamas – Sept 23
On September 23rd, WOB will sail with Monarch of the Seas from Port Canaveral to the Bahamas;
three days and nights of nonstop fun and excitement with all your friends from WOB. Call Cruise Fun
Director, Jill Neuharth at 321-773-4878 ext. 4, for booking and any questions you might have about
the cruise. The cabins are filling up. Don’t hesitate to secure your cabin, you can get a full refund by
July 15th if your plans change. Come sail with WOB this fall!
Beers Available in the Area
World of Beer (Viera) – website
New Bottles:
- Anderson Valley Hop Ottin IPA 7% (California)
- Coney Island Albino Python, 6% (New York)
- Coney Island Mermaid Pilsner, 5.3% (New York)
- Coney Island Sword Swallower, 6.8% (New York)
- Krombacher, 4.8% (Germany)
- Sierra Nevada Northern Hemisphere Harvest, 6% (California)
- Smuttynose Summer Weizen, 5% (New Hampshire)
New Drafts:
- Brooklyn Summer, 4.5% (New York)
- Coney Island Albino Python, 6% (New York)
- He’Brew Messiah Bold, 5.9% (New York)
- Shipyard Nitro, 5.3% (Maine)
- Sierra Nevada Southern Hemisphere IPA, 6.7% (California)
- Summit Hefeweizen, 4.8% (Minnesota)
Florida Wine and Spirits (Viera) – website
- North Coast, Scrimshaw 6pkScrimshaw is a fresh tasting Pilsner brewed in the finest European tradition using Mulich malt and, Hallertauer and Tettnang Hops. Scrimshaw as a subtle hop character and a crisp, clean palate and a dry finish.
- TommyKnocker, Hop Strike Black IPA, 6pkThis is characterized by an intermingling of spicy citrus hops and chocolate malt.
- Stone Imperial Russian Stout , 25oz BottleStone Imperial Russian Stout is so thick, rich and well, sinful, that we are certain that you will enjoy it. 10.5% ABV
- Stone Imperial Russian Stout Belgo Anise 25 oz BottleA variation on the original using Belguim yeast strain and adding Anise, for a unique and different taste. 10.5% ABV
Cooking with Beer
Head on over to CraftBeer for a nice Witbier Cookie Recipe.
Brewing Education
The Beer Archaeologist –by analyzing ancient pottery, Patrick McGovern is resurrecting the libations that fueled civilization.
Read the entire article here.
Equipment For Sale
If you have equipment you’d like to sell, give away, trade, or even find, email editor@saaz.org and we’ll try to list your offering/request in the next newsletter.
SAAZ on Facebook
Check us out on Facebook! We’re just getting things rolling there but Like our page and stay tuned for exciting things to come. Check it out here.
Raffle
Do you have some homebrew supplies that you don’t use anymore? Maybe you upgraded or maybe you prefer another product? Consider bringing your dusty supplies to the next meeting for the raffle. We have brewers of all experience levels, so I am sure we can put any brewing supplies to use!
Feedback
We need your help! We are very interesting in improving the club and we’d like to hear what you think. If you have comments or suggestions about the Newsletter, Website, Activities, or the Club in general, please send an email to editor@saaz.org.
All feedback is welcomed! For example you can:
- Share a topic for Beer Education
- Share your Review of a Beer
- Correct something in the newsletter or website
- Express a criticism about anything related to the club
- Offer a suggestion to improve the club