September 20th meeting minutes

September 20th was our 8th meeting

Next Meeting:  Wednesday, October 18th

8:00 pm @ Peachtree Growler Co.

5450 Peachtree Pkwy, Peachtree Corners, GA

 The following attended the September 20th meeting:

Chris

Steve

Dave

Stephen

Sterling

Taylor

Rod

 Last meeting review (August 15th):

* John H. was elected Treasurer.

* The Constitution and By-Laws was proposed.  A vote to adopt it will be held during the September General PC Mashers meeting.

* We decided on a “Fall Seasonal” beer style for November’s monthly meeting.

* We decided on a “Winter Seasonal” beer style for December’s monthly meeting.

* Steve announced that he talked with Brew Depot, and you can get a 12% discount as a member of PC Mashers.

* For the time being we are using email, website, Slack as club communication methods.

* EDUCATION: Dave made a tea out of Cascade hops for an example of the August brew/style.  It was very strong, but you certainly understood the smell and flavor of Cascade hops.

NEXT order of business:

* A vote on the proposed Constitution and By-Laws was taken and it was approved.

New items:

* September 23rd & 24th – Monday Night Brewing “Garage Grand Opening + 6th Anniversary Party,

tickets are required)

* PGC Block Party w/Hog & Ale, Saturday, October 14th from 5 pm to 10 pm – PC Mashers will be there brewing beer.

* AHA Rally at Jekyll Brewing, Saturday, October 14th from 12 pm to 3 pm.  It is for members only, but you can join AHA there.

* AHA members get 10% off at Hop City, downtown.

 

Evaluate member brews (and other beer) using AHA/BJCP guidelines

The Brew/Style for the September 20th  meeting is:  Brown Ale

Dave – English Brown Ale

Jay – English Brown Ale

Stephen – English Brown Ale – one bottle not as good – oxygen – 2nd bottle better.

Chris – English Brown Ale w/Coconut

Rod – Ginger beer – 2 gallon batch – 8.1% ABV – real good

Education:

During member brew evaluations we talked about Brewing 101 – and what level each person was at with their brewing? (from basic thru advanced)

Next Meeting:  Wednesday, October 18th

8:00 pm @ Peachtree Growler Co.

5450 Peachtree Pkwy, Peachtree Corners, GA

Brew/Style:  Octoberfest.

November 15th Brew/Style:  “Fall Seasonal” beer.

December 20th Brew/Style:  “Winter Seasonal” beer.