Hey everyone! Happy Decembrrrr!!!
Things that just happened:
Meading at Jon and Melissa’s was an awesome taco party!! Thanks to everyone who came out and participated in this awesome event and drank up both the newly bought and leftover meads, I think we all learned something about either mead or tacos or both!!! A huge thank you to Jon and Melissa for being such amazing hosts as always, we appreciate you letting us invade your house again and again!!!
Rocky Waters had a great turnout!!! Thank you to all the volunteers who brewed, set up and poured for this event!!
Plant Shack Sunday Brunch was a fun time and we enjoyed fabulous food, coffee, beers and mimosas!! Thanks to all those who showed up earlyish on a Sunday and supported this local business with us!!
Election results!!!!!
Current board for 2026:
Sean Gregg, President
Melissa Mierzwa, Vice President/Commander SAAZ
Don Deis, Secretary
Don Russ, Treasurer
Ed Worme, Education
Paul Brabson, Communications officer
Events coordinator is still up for grabs!! Please grab any officer if you are interested in the position!!!
On that note, PAY YOUR DUES FOR 2025 or get a jump on 2026, whatever you haven’t paid yet please!!! Dues allow us to continue to organize these fun events and support the local craft brew and home brew community. Along with this, paid members also receive discounts on entry to home brew competitions and other events!!! Pay your dues here: www.saaz.org/cms/join-saaz/pay-dues/
Things that are about to happen:
12/6, 12-4 Craft Brew and Hullabaloo in Sebastian, we have volunteers to brew, set up and pour for this event, SAAZ will be representing!!! Get your tickets on eventbrite if you wish to attend
12/13 Christmas Party at Casa Bessette, 5-9PM
SAAZ will hold its annual Christmas/Holiday Party at Casa Bessette on December 13, starting at 5PM. The address is 879 Woodbine Dr, Merritt Island FL 32952. Happy hour will commence at 5PM followed by dinner, which will be served around 6PM. The Bessettes will provide the main courses. Please bring an appetizer, side dish, or dessert to accompany the meal.
There will be a gift exchange. If you would like to participate, please bring a wrapped gift valued in the $20-25 range. Please make it a nice gift (no gag gifts, especially not reclaimed slippers). We will also hold a contest for the best Holiday headgear. Yes – that is headgear, not a sweater. We live in Florida to avoid wearing sweaters. Decorate any way you please from the neck up. A prize will be awarded for the best headgear!!
The only current posted Fl competition for 2026 on reggie so far (not in circuit):
1/17/26 Brewers Best Friend, entry window 12/1/25-1/3/26, Tallahassee Fl
Keep an eye on reggie as next years competitions will hopefully be posted as they become available, https://reggiebeer.com/ReggieLogin.php
Save the Date:
BUBR 6/6/26 It’ll Be An Irish Theme Next Year, get ready to get Lucky!!!
Upcoming Brewfests:
December 6th Craft Brew and Hullabaloo in Sebastian
January 24th 2026 Science on Tap in Orlando
February 7th 2026 Cocoa Village Brewers Bash
February (late) Florida Craft Brew and Wingfest, Vero Beach
February 15th “Almost There”Tampa Fl, part of Tampa Bay Beer Week.
See you all real soon!!