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April 23rd, 2020 on Zoom

Good News

• Local pickup is still available @ Nepenthe
• Jester is organizing a drop off this Saturday if you order @ MDHB. Email him to coordinate.
• Increase in interest in Homebrewing 

Bad News

• BruBakes cancelled
• Oktoberfest cancelled

Events

• Big Brew will be virtual this year. We will convene a Zoom meeting @ 10:30 on May 2nd. Look to the listserve for info.
• A decision on the Guild Picnic will be made as the event approaches. The Guild intends to follow MD guidance on large gatherings as it evolves.
• We will get a cadence going for virtual meetings.
  • Evan is going to coordinate information on a BaltiBrew Virtual Trivia team. More information to come.
  • We are evaluating possible topics for regular meeting programming, possibly Fermented Foods talk, virtual tours of our setups, and a water talk.

February 20, 2020 @ Union Craft

Introductions - Old Members/New Faces

Old Business

• General Meeting Update - Jon
  • Jon sent a letter looking for a more formal approval from the state regulators regarding our homebrew meetings. More to come.
• Club Shirts - Max
  • Max showed off two possible designs for t-shirt assets. Club offered some feedback.

New Business/Member Announcements

• Upcoming BaltiBrew Events
  • March - Group Brew @ Kevin’s - Saturday the 28th @ 10AM
    Brew day is still up in the air, but Kevin is excited to have folks to his new brew space.
  • April - Brubakes III @ TBD - Sunday the 19th
    Still in need of a spot. Jon is approaching Union and we discussed a backup plan or two. We will need brewing commitments soon!
  • May - Big Brew @ TBD Saturday the 2nd
    Jon could potentially host. We also discussed options to potentially team up with a local brewery like we did a few years ago.
• 2020 MALT Bus Trip to Pennsylvania - March 21st
  Bus is about half filled up. MALT is offering a discounted ticket for members of other homebrew clubs. Sign up soon if you want to reserve your spot. https://maltbus.brownpapertickets.com/
• Homebrewcon 2020 in Nashville - June 18-20th
  https://www.homebrewcon.org/
• Brew University - MD Ag Resource Council - February through March
  https://marylandagriculture.org/brew-university/

Ed Topic

• Fermentation 101 - Becky gave an awesome presentation about the science behind fermentation!
• March/April will be Seibel’s Barrel Aged Sensory Panels!General Member Project - Potluck Beer Styles!
• Later this year the club is going to coordinate a special homebrew share. Members will participate by choosing a style and brewing one to serve alongside a commercial example! Go ahead and start to think about what style you might contribute!

IRON BREWER – March is Iron Brewer Rye IPA! Bring your entry!

**Homebrew Swap!**

January 16, 2020 @ Union Craft

Old Business

• 2019 Guild Party
  • Jon stopped by to award us the Best Food Award for Lucy's Beer-imisu cupcakes from the 2019 Guild Party (Evan accepting on her behalf)!
• Club Officers
  • ChiliBrew Czar - Ciaran and Jacob
  • Ed Czar - Becky
  • Guild Rep - Matt
  • Meeting Czar - Kris
  • Social Secretary - Evan
  • Treasurer - Greg
  • Webmaster - Max
• Club Shirts
  • Max circulated a sheet to indicate preferences on a t-shirt, work shirt, or both.
• Meeting Location
  • Thanks to Union for hosting our first meeting of 2020! Jon is in discussions about the homebrew share portion. More information to come.

New Business/Member Announcements

• 2020 BaltiBrew Calendar!
  • February - Social @ Ministry of Brewing - Saturday the 15th @ 2PM 
  • March - Group Brew @ Kevin’s New Brewshed! - Saturday the 28th @ 10AM
  • March - MALT Bus Trip to Southern PA - Saturday the 21st @ 9AM
  • April - Brubakes III @ TBD - Sunday the 19th
  • May - Big Brew @ TBD Saturday the 2nd
  • May - Guild Picnic & Wheat Beer Competition @ Patapsco State Park - Saturday the 30th
  • July - Social @ Checkerspot then Orioles v. Tampa Bay - Saturday the 18th
  • August - Group Brew & BBQ @ TBD - Saturday the 15th
  • Sept - Zymurnauts Crab Feast @ Goddard - Saturday the 19th or 26th
  • October - ChiliBrew XIV!
  • November - Mead & Cider Buy
  • December - Guild Party @ Heavy Seas - Saturday the 5th
• Guild Minutes

Ed Topic - Troubleshooting Problems With a Non-Commercial Yeast Strain

IRON BREWER – Jon is the Current Iron Brewer

• Next up, Iron Brewer Rye IPA in March!

**Socialize**

Decmber 12th @ Jon's House

• De Kleine Duivel is no longer available to us on the 3rd Thursday of the month. They are hosting a recurring burlesque night in that slot now. Max is going to reach out to Waverly about the January meeting. Stay tuned for a location confirmation email.
• This means that after January we will need to pursue either a venue change or a location change. A number of options were discussed last night. If you have an opinion please ping me! I'll consolidate feedback for the e-board.
• Baltibrew won Best Food at the Guild Holiday Party thanks to Lucy's Tiramisu Cupcakes! Her dessert was absolutely divine and took home the award over the submissions of 9 other clubs! Baltibrew's food and beers were a big hit  with the attendees.
• Last but not least, the Holiday Party marks the official acceptance of next years officers. Many thanks to our outgoing board members and a big thank you to everyone who's stepping up to fill a position.
  • ChiliBrew Czar - Ciaran & Jacob
  • Ed Czar - Becky
  • Guild Rep - Matt
  • Meeting Czar - Kris
  • Social Secretary - Evan
  • Treasurer - Greg
  • Webmaster - Max

November 21st @ De Kleine Duivel

Introductions - Old Members/New Faces

Guild Minutes

• Guild Holiday Party - Saturday December 7 @ Heavy Seas Brewery
  • Tickets are on sale now: https://mdhomebrewers.ticketleap.com/2019-guild-holiday-party/
  • We have 5 folks for the club table, our theme is Something Sweet and we’ll be doing desserts for our food.
  • There is an email thread to coordinate, ping Kris to be added to it.

Old Business

• ChiliBrew XIII!
  • Looks like we will donate about $2500-3000 to Baltimore Youth Arts.
  • The committee is unpacking the feedback from this year.
  • Planning started a little later than usual and there were fewer competitors than usual. We sold about 100 less tickets to contract the event.
  • There has been feedback that when the event is smaller, people seem to enjoy it more as there’s more space to socialize. This does mean that we can donate less. And extra 100 tickets would be an extra 3K headed to charity.
  • Fusion Partnerships is a 501c3 that we’ve worked with in the past and expanding that relationship is being looked into.
• 2020 Baltimore Officer Nomination are Closed
  • ChiliBrew Czar - Ciaran & Jacob
  • Ed Czar - Becky
  • Guild Rep - Matt
  • Meeting Czar - Kris
  • Social Secretary - Evan
  • Treasurer - Greg
  • Webmaster - Max
• Club Shirts
  • Max has looked into a few options. The cost to digitize the assets for BaltiBrew is between $60-90, work shirts are $30 and sizes XXL and beyond are an extra $6.

New Business/Member Announcements

• Baltibrew December Holiday Party - Thursday, December 12th!
  • Food! Drinks! No Agenda!
• FOAM Frederick Brewery Tour, November 30th

IRON BREWER – Battle Milk Stout!

• Jon defeated Becky, Kris, and Kevin to reclaim the title!

*Homebrew Swap!*

October 17th @ De Kleine Duivel

Ed Topic - Judy from Checkspot!

Judy Neff from Checkerspot brewing spoke and fielded questions about her experiences as a home and professional brewer.

Guild Updates & Upcoming Club Events

• Homebrew Extravaganza - Wednesday, 10/23 @ Checkerspot Brewing.
  • $10 @ at the door. All proceeds go to BARCS.
  • 10 slots left to enter the competition. Email Judy if interested.
• Turkey Shoot (MALT) @ Hysteria Brewing
  • Register by 11/9; Judging 11/16
  • http://turkeyshoot.brewcompetition.com
• Mead Day (Wootown)
  • Saturday November 2 at Snyder’s Apiaries, 4747 Norrisville Rd, White Hall Md.

Old Business

• ChiliBrew XIII!
  • About 30 competitors and 200 attendees made this event a blast. Updates on the financials to come.
• Zymurnauts Crabfeast
  • Great event, highly encourage folks to attend next year. A lot of commercial beer this year and the crabs were great.

New Business/Member Announcements

• Guild Holiday Party - Saturday December 7 @ Heavy Seas Brewery. Watch for an email thread to coordinate. We need to decide soon if we’re going to request a table.
• 2019 Cider Buy - Watch for an email to gauge interest. We have a contact at Weber’s but we’ll need a decent amount of interest to coordinate a pick up.
• Club Shirts - Max has been tasked with bringing cost information on the “work-shirt” style to a future meeting
• Craft Beer Events
  • Baltimore Craft Beer Festival - Saturday 11/2, noon-5 PM at Canton Waterfront Park. http://www.baltimorecraftbeerfestival.com/
• 2020 Baltimore Officer Nomination are Open
  • ChiliBrew Czar
  • Ed Czar
  • Guild Rep
  • Meeting Czar
  • Social Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • Webmaster
  • Greg was nominated to return as Treasurer
• ChiliBrew's Future - Ian floated the idea of spinning off ChiliBrew to operate under an established philanthropic organization. Both the eBoard and general membership were interested in hearing more so Ian will coordinate the information and bring it back to the club for discussion. 
• Coor's Light & St. Jude - Evan annouced two upcoming events through Coors in support of St. Jude. A percentage of Coors lights sales will be donated and they will be accepting donations.
  • Tuesday, 10/22 6-8 PM @ Gypsy Queen. Happy Hour and Raffle
  • Friday, 10/25 5-7PM @ Penn & Quill. $20 gets you a carving pumpkin and a Coors.  

Introductions - Old Members/New Faces

IRON BREWER – Kevin is the Current Iron Brewer, Iron Brewer Milk Stout is on for the November Meeting!

Homebrew Swap!

September 19th @ De Kleine Duivel

Introductions - Old Members/New Faces

Guild Updates & Upcoming Club Events

• Crab Feast (Zymernauts/SPBW/Guild)
  • This Saturday @ Goddard rec center!
  • All-you-can-eat crabs, pulled pork, and other stuff w/ all-you-care-to-sample homebrews and professional cask ales. Two live bands and a Hombrew Contest. $60 for adults, $10 for kids 6-12, free for kids under 6.
  • https://maryland-homebrewers-guild.ticketleap.com/nasacrabs2019
  • Please accurately enter info as there will be security at the gate.
• Chains and Grains (Granite Run Brewers)
  • Saturday, September 28 @ Calvert Regional Park
  • Disc golf and homebrew competition
  • https://graniterunbrewers.com/chainsandgrains
• Homebrew Extravaganza
  • Wednesday, 10/23 @ Checkerspot Brewing
  • $10 @ the door. All proceeds go to BARCS.
  • 10 slots left to enter the competition. Email Judy to enter.
• Turkey Shoot (MALT)
  • Hysteria Brewing
  • Register by 11/9; Judging 11/16
  • http://turkeyshoot.brewcompetition.com
• Mead Day (Wootown)
  • Saturday, November 2 at Snyder’s Apiaries in White Hall Md.

Old Business

• ChiliBrew XIII
  • Friday, October 11th @ Zions Lutheran Church from 7-10PM
  • Competitor Tickets: https://chilibrew.yapsody.com/event/index/452761/chilibrew-xiii-competitor-ticket
  • General Admission: https://www.mt.cm/chilibrew-xiii
  • Evan is coordinating the BaltiBrew table
  • Still looking for a few competitors
  • Becky distributed a marketing flyer, please post the graphic to appropriate social media

New Business/Member Announcements

• 2020 Officer Nomination
  • Nominations will open in October for the following positions:
    • Chilibrew Czar
    • Education Czar
    • Free State Homebrew Club Guild (FSHCG) Representative
    • Meeting Czar
    • Social Secretary
    • Treasurer
    • Webmaster
• Guild Holiday Party
  • Saturday, December 7 @ Heavy Seas Brewery
  • Club signups start on the September 25th
• Craft Beer Events
  • Maryland Microbrewery Festival - Saturday 9/28 at Union Mills. http://www.marylandmicrobreweryfestival.com/
  • Das Best Oktoberfest - Saturday 9/28 at the Ravens stadium parking lot. http://dasbestoktoberfest.com/
  • Denizens Make it Funky Wild Beer Fest - Saturday 9/28, 12-5 PM @ Denizens Brewing. https://www.giftrocker.com/secure/events/?c=d55e9a2a&b=Y
  • Hops and Harvest Fest - Saturday 10/5, noon-5 PM at Merriweather Park. https://hopsandharvestfest.com/
  • Snallygaster - Saturday 10/12, noon-6 PM on Pennsylvania Ave, between 3rd and 6th Streets (DC). https://www.snallygasterdc.com/
  • Baltimore Craft Beer Festival - Saturday 11/2, noon-5 PM at Canton Waterfront Park. http://www.baltimorecraftbeerfestival.com/

Ed Announcements

Becky is attempting to arrange for a guest speaker from a local brewery next month.

IRON BREWER – Kevin is the Current Iron Brewer

Jon threw down the gauntlet for Iron Brewer Milk Stout. Bring you entry in November!

Homebrew Swap!

August 15th @ De Kleine Duivel

Upcoming Events

• The Zymurnaughts Crab Feast is on for Saturday, September 21st! The event is from noon-6 and features all you can eat crabs, pulled pork, chicken, brats, and vegetarian friendly options. Early bird pricing is $55 bucks so it's quite a deal. Tickets: https://maryland-homebrewers-guild.ticketleap.com/nasacrabs2019/
• Our September group brew was scheduled for that Saturday but Jon is open to moving it to another Saturday so we can focus on the Crab Feast.
• Chilibrew is on for Friday, October 11th! Competitor tickets are on sale now: https://chilibrew.yapsody.com/event/index/452761/chilibrew-xiii-competitor-ticket
• If you know of anyone who might be interested in helping out designing a market asset to get the word out in local breweries and bars, please holler at the officers and we can connect you.

Iron Brewer

• Kevin won Iron Brewer Trippel! Congratulations! More to come on the next Iron Brewer challenge!

May 16th @ De Kleine Duivel

Introductions - Old Members/New Faces

Guild Updates

• AHA membership is down and interest in homebrewing has seen a decline since its peak in early 2010s. If you have ideas to drive engagement and retention the guild is seeking input.
• Maryland State Fair competition
  • Will be BJCP-judged on Friday, August 23.
  • Fair week is August 23 - September 2.
  • Entry drop-off will be August 20-21. If you drop off at Maryland Homebrew by August 19, John Jester will drive the entries up on the 20th or 21st
  • We are going to check on the availability of Nepenthe Homebrew Show as an alternative drop location. Will make an announcement if they are interested.
• See the minutes for other announcements.

Upcoming Events

• Guild Picnic & Wheat Beer Competition, June 1st
  • Hollofield Area, Shelter 300, 12:00-dusk.
  • There is a small $3 fee per car to enter the park, otherwise, this is a free event (BYOB and food to share). Guild will supply charcoal, paper products, ice, and some meat/rolls/condiments
  • Wheat beer comp w/ cash prizes.
  • Becky will be entering a wheat beer in the competition.
  • Members should coordinate on carpools.
  • Guild Picnic - Hollofield DirectionsDownload
  • AHBC’s Pints for Paws, June 15th
    • Navy Football Stadium in Annapolis @ 2pm
    • https://www.facebook.com/events/2502552786439024/
  • Homebrewcon, June 27-29
    • Providence, RI
    • https://www.homebrewcon.org/
  • Howard County Rideshare Extravaganza, July 13th
    • Proposed route to include Sapwood Cellars, Black Flag, & Hysteria
    • Mark the day, more to come on transportation
  • Mashout - August 15-18
    • New location: 1812 Farm Brewery outside of Cumberland. They are setting up a flat field with electric, showers, etc.
    • Cost is estimated at $35 pp.
    • Folks are highly encouraged to coordinate a Baltibrew station.

  Old Business

  • Club gear liquidation - No Update
  • New quorum: 7 for simple majority, 9 for 2/3 majority

  New Business/Member Announcements

  • Mobtown Fermentations is looking to offload a water distiller. We can forward the information to anyone who is interested.
  • Gut High Festival is this Saturday at the Fadensonnen  Beirgarden for a celebration of all things fermented.
    https://guthigh.simpletix.com/?ShowId=43407

  Ed Topic - Sensory Mini-Panel - Becky

  • Becky led another mini-sensory panel featuring:
    • Ethyl hexanoate - aniseed, apple or liquorice
    • Isoamyl acetate - banana, peardrop
    • Hefeweizen - spicy & banana

  IRON BREWER – Battle Kolsch is on for June!

  Homebrew Swap!

April 18th @ De Kleine Duivel

Introductions - Old Members/New Faces

Guild Updates

Upcoming Events

• Big Brew, May 4th! –update from Jude
  We are teaming up with Brewtherville. If you want to join in on a brew or are just planning on dropping by be sure to sign up on their spreadsheet.
• Guild Picnic & Wheat Beer Competition, June 1st
  Things are looking good for the guild summer picnic at Patapsco State Park. If you are interested in competing in their wheat beer competition, just bring your entry and judging will be organized informally. The event is family friendly and an all around good time.

Old Business

• Brubakes II Roundup!
  Winners were Becky, Max, & Laura with their Saazon and Pretzels with Beer Cheese. Runner up was Kris with his Lemon Ginger Saison and Hearty Muffin.
  We ended up with about 38 attendees, including 8 at the door.
  Feedback for next year:
  • Trash Cans & Dump Stations
  • Water Station
  • Rags/Towels for spills
  • Paperware for serving
  • Street signage/Sandwich boards
  • Revisit marketing ideas
• Club gear liquidation is on the calendar.
  No updates for now. The plan is to get the inventory and do garage sale pricing.
• New quorum: 7 for simple majority, 9 for 2/3 majority

New Business/Member Announcements

Ed Topic - Sensory Mini-Panel Number 1

Becky ran an awesome tasting panel on the following compounds:

• Diacetyl: Butter, Butterscotch
• Dimethyl sulfide (DMS): Cooked Corn or Vegetables
• Isobutyraldehyde: Grainy, Husk-like, Nut-like
• Eugenol: Spicey, Cloves, Allspice

IRON BREWER – Kris is the current Iron Brewer

Jon challenged Kris to battle Kolsch! Bring your entries to the June meeting!

*Homebrew Swap!*