{"id":193,"date":"2010-10-16T14:48:38","date_gmt":"2010-10-16T19:48:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.saaz.org\/cms\/?p=193"},"modified":"2013-08-11T12:35:30","modified_gmt":"2013-08-11T17:35:30","slug":"october-2010-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saaz.org\/cms\/october-2010-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"October 2010 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"


\nBlow off from the Prez<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Well, it is official! The 16th<\/sup> Annual Commander SAAZ Interplanetary Homebrew Blastoff is complete! We did it!! All 316 entries have been judged and scored. The BOS Panels have met and rendered their decisions after lengthy debate. We also managed to squeeze in some great events including the 2nd annual Commander\u2019s Call Mini FL Beer Fest on Friday night, featuring beer from every Florida brewery we could lay hands on, and amazing food from The Broken Barrel Tavern. And of course Saturday Night’s Commander SAAZ Splash Down Party and awards extravaganza was a huge success again this year!<\/p>\n

As usual there are many folks to thank. Because without the support of a great team there is no way we could pull this off time and again…..<\/p>\n

Our sponsors. These folks provided prizes for the winners and the raffle, and without them we could not do this event. They also provided the beer for the FL Mini Beer Fest.\u00a0 Please remember, these folks support homebrewers so please support them back.<\/p>\n

I will let you check the website for more details, but I want to mention Chris McCall, Chet and Sonya Sparks, my wife Anne, Glenn and Dani Exline, Matt Backus, the Bennetts, Ron and Paula Sup, Mac Monroe, Jack Bragg, Kip Cadoret, Kevin Dion, Billy Kendrick, Joe Kintyhtt, John Baldwin, Jen Folsom, Drew Thaller, Aaron Guittar, Lynn Seelos, and Dave Webb.\u00a0 I know there are several I am forgetting, but you know who you are and we could not have done it without you!\u00a0 See you at the SAAZtoberfest!<\/p>\n

The Results are posted on the Commander SAAZ link to the left.\u00a0 Just click on the link \u201c2010 Winner.\u201d Thanks again to all who entered, and attended and congratulations to all the winners!<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.saaz.org\/joomla\/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=86<\/a><\/p>\n

Cheers,<\/p>\n

Sean<\/p>\n

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Next Meeting (SAAZtoberfest Party)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s time for our Annual SAAZtoberfest!! This year\u2019s event will be October 23rd<\/sup> at Rotary Park.\u00a0 This is a family friendly event so bring the kids, parents, or your neighbor Ted! Set up starts at 10:30 with the food and festivities kicking off at Noon.<\/p>\n

The cleaning deposit has increased with Brevard County Parks and Rec., so we need to make sure we get it all back!!!\u00a0 This means keep your cigarette butts off the floor, keep your empties stowed back where they came from (you brought em, you can take them home).\u00a0 As a side note, Karen Kendrick collects labels for decopage, so you may give bottles to her<\/p>\n

As always the event is free to club members and their families. Guests are more than welcome at $5 each. The club will provide brats and sodas as well as some of the left over kegs from the Commander\u2019s Call mini FL beer festival. So what will you need to bring?<\/p>\n

\u2022 Side dishes (salads, desserts, etc.)<\/p>\n

\u2022 Beer<\/p>\n

\u2022 Ice<\/p>\n

\u2022 German Potato Salad<\/p>\n

\u2022 Ice<\/p>\n

\u2022 More Beer!<\/p>\n

We will try to perform the \u201cAnnual\u201d German Potato Salad contest.\u00a0 However, I don\u2019t really care for potato salad, so I won\u2019t be judging.\u00a0 If we can wrangle together the judges, we will, or if everyone brings enough, we will make it a popular vote from the attendees.\u00a0 We\u2019ll figure it out when we get there.<\/p>\n

Directions:<\/p>\n

From I-95:<\/p>\n

Exit 191 (CR-509\/Wickham Road)<\/p>\n

Wickham Road East 3 miles to Suntree Blvd.<\/p>\n

Turn left onto Suntree Blvd.<\/p>\n

Cross US 1 into Rotary Park @ Suntree<\/p>\n

From US 1:<\/p>\n

Rotary Park @ Suntree is on the river at the intersection of US 1 and Suntree Blvd. in Melbourne<\/p>\n

Next Next Meeting (MEADing)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019m not sure if the next newsletter will make it out with enough warning time, so here\u2019s your official notice!\u00a0 November\u2019s meeting, on November 6th<\/sup>, is the MEADing!\u00a0 We have a new venue for this year, so take note.\u00a0 It will be at SAAZ member Dave Webb\u2019s honey house.\u00a0 The address is 21777 SR 50, in Orlando.\u00a0 It\u2019s not really in Orlando, that\u2019s just the post office that delivers out in that neck of the woods.<\/p>\n

Setup will be around 3, with festivities at 4.\u00a0 The honey house will still be open for business at that time, so please be considerate of customers when parking and leave room in front of the store.\u00a0 Dave is arranging for an educational demonstration of the honey extractor.\u00a0 There is also an observation hive where you can see the bees at work.\u00a0 I think this will be a real treat for everyone.<\/p>\n

The club will provide food on the grill, but please bring a side dish.\u00a0 At this time, we are not planning on bringing the beer engine, but we will have the leftover meads from Commander SAAZ.\u00a0 However, it\u2019s always good to bring an extra bottle or two to share.<\/p>\n

So what will you need to bring?<\/p>\n

\u2022 Side dishes (salads, desserts, etc.)<\/p>\n

\u2022 Lawn chairs for lounging<\/p>\n

\u2022 Water, important since mead w\/o Food = BAD, mead w\/o Hydration = WICKED HANGOVER<\/p>\n

\u2022 Mead<\/p>\n

Directions:<\/p>\n

The honey house is about halfway between SR 50 and SR 528 on SR 520 on the east side of the road.\u00a0 It looks like there are at least 4 different ways to get there depending on where you come from, so I would suggest typing it into google maps or your Garmin.<\/p>\n

Learn to Homebrew Day<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Learn to Homebrew Day (formerly known as Teach a Friend to Homebrew Day) was established by the American Homebrewers Association (AHA) in 1999 to enable people interested in beer and homebrewing to learn how to brew. Learn to Homebrew Day occurs annually on the first Saturday in November, when homebrewers around the world are encouraged to learn how to brew or teach someone how to brew.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s event is November 6th<\/sup> and will be at Sunseed Food Co-op in Cape Canveral.\u00a0 Setup will begin around 9am, with the water hitting the grain at 10am (in theory).\u00a0 We will have Matt Backus demonstrating an all grain batch, and Sean Gregg demonstrating an extract batch.\u00a0 We are aiming to be done so everyone can make it to the MEADing on time!<\/p>\n

Sunseed Food Co-op<\/p>\n

6615 N. Atlantic Ave<\/p>\n

Cape Canaveral, Fl 32920<\/p>\n

For more information, check out http:\/\/www.homebrewersassociation.org\/pages\/events\/learn-to-homebrew-day<\/a><\/p>\n

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Dues:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Since it is now October, you may pay your dues now for next year.\u00a0 Tell your interested friends if they join now, they get the rest of this year, and next for the low, low prices listed below!<\/p>\n

Individual Membership = $15<\/p>\n

Couple\u2019s Membership = $25<\/p>\n

Lifetime Membership = $150<\/p>\n

Dues can be paid to the Treasurer at any club meeting or online at www.saaz.org<\/a> via PayPal (it\u2019s on the right side of the homepage!)<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t want to miss out on the benefits of membership!<\/p>\n

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BJCP Education:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

One of our members reminded me that I once asked if anyone is interested in taking the BJCP exam.\u00a0 Well, now that Commander SAAZ has come and gone, we are considering a series of classes followed by an exam.\u00a0 Right now, the absolute earliest the exam would be is August 2011.\u00a0 This is a good thing, because there is a LOT of studying that goes along with this exam.\u00a0 We will be discussing this at the next officer\u2019s meeting, so please let me know via email or at SAAZtoberfest, if you are interested.\u00a0 There will be a fee for the classes, and there is an exam fee ($50 for first time takers).\u00a0 SAAZ has worked to help people with the cost, because we know we will be getting the help back at our own competition!<\/p>\n

Tree Decoration<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Junior League of South Brevard, Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.<\/p>\n

Last year, SAAZ donated a decorated tree to their Festival of Trees, and we will be doing it again this year. We are asking for six to ten volunteers to come over to our house to help make decorations out of beer paraphernalia (coasters, bottle openers, etc.).\u00a0 It will be November 5th<\/sup>, sometime in the early evening.\u00a0 The following weekend, the tree will be set up at the festival at the King Center and auctioned to help JLSB with their charitable purposes.\u00a0 Last year was a great time and the tree was auctioned for over $150!<\/p>\n

For more information, please go to<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.jlsb.ne<\/a><\/p>\n

If you are interested, please email Sean or Anne Gregg, srgregg@earthlink.net<\/a> or annecgregg@earthlink.net<\/a><\/p>\n

CFHB Sunshine Challenge<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Entry Deadline: November 7th at Hearts Homebrew Supply. We are arranging for the Homebrew Railroad to get your beer to them, so stay tuned for details.<\/p>\n

Pre-Judging: November 12th (5pm – 9pm), 13th (9am – 6pm) and 14th (9am – 6pm).<\/p>\n

Main Judging: November 19th (9am – 6pm) and 20th (9am – done).<\/p>\n

Pre-Judging Location:<\/p>\n

Kathleen Hicks House, 1461 La Paloma Cir, Winter Springs, FL 32708\u00a0\u00a0 (http:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?li=rwp&q=1461+La+Paloma+Cir,+Winter+Springs,+FL+32708<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Hotel Location (Same as last year):<\/p>\n

Holiday Inn Universal Studios – www.hiuniversal.com<\/a> – 407-351-3333 – Special room rate of $79 will be held until October 25th.<\/p>\n

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Raffle<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Do you have some homebrew supplies that you don\u2019t use anymore?\u00a0 Maybe you upgraded or maybe you prefer another product?\u00a0 Consider bringing your dusty supplies to the next meeting for the raffle.\u00a0 We have brewers of all experience levels, so I am sure we can put any brewing supplies to use!<\/p>\n

October Birthdays<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Karen Beale<\/p>\n

Lisa Baldwin<\/p>\n

Will Judd<\/p>\n

Clayton Gilmore<\/p>\n

Dani Exline<\/p>\n

Michele Ellis<\/p>\n

Charlie Hughes<\/p>\n

Local events<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Florida Wine and Spirits<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

For those who have a taste for Bourbon, FW&S is pleased to announce that Joe Dixon from Jim Beam will be giving a class on Thursday, October 21st. Joe gave a class earlier in the year and it was a huge success. Joe will also be at Epcot\u2019s Food & Wine Festival. He will be promoting his \u201cNewest to the Market\u201d, Maker Mark 46.<\/p>\n

The cost for this class will be $25 which you will get back at the end of the evening with any purchase of the products that were sampled.<\/p>\n

Saturday, October 30th from 4:30 \u2013 7:30, there will be a free sampling of Jose Cuervo Silver Tequila, New Crown Royal Black and Captain Morgan Lime Bite. Everyone is invited for this event.<\/p>\n

Be on the lookout for beer tasting classes from Brooklyn, Lagunitas, and Boston Beer (Sam Adams).\u00a0 If you aren\u2019t on their email list, sign up now!\u00a0 They send emails when they have a new class, and they sell out fast!<\/p>\n

All these events are at Viera Store located @ 5410 Murrell Road<\/p>\n

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WOB<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tuesday, October 26th, Ron and Paula Sup will be back to teach another mead class. Learn how to make this beverage right in your home. The mead that was made in the last class will be brought in to sample.<\/p>\n

On October 22nd and 23rd, come celebrate Oktoberfest at WOB.\u00a0 Free admission to get in the best party in Brevard County. They will have a great selection of Oktoberfest beers on draft as well as new releases for the weekend. They will also have live music all weekend and complimentary food on Saturday afternoon! Come dressed in traditional Oktoberfest outfits and receive a free Oktoberfest draft.\u00a0 Don’t forget to bring in Das Boot!<\/p>\n

It’s a monster mash at WOB. Come dressed in your favorite costume and compete for beer money. First place wins $150 gift card! They will have live music, beer specials and a pumpkin carved contest (pumpkin must be carved before the party). Party starts at 7 pm. It’s less than 2 weeks away. Mark your calendar for October 30th and hangout with the WOB ghouls this Halloween.<\/p>\n

Have you registered for the best golf tournament you will ever played? Don’t wait because the spaces are filling up. On November 13th, 2010, they are holding their first annual charity golf event – the World of Beer Great American Golf Tournament, in benefit of Nana’s House children’s charity. You will get to play 18 holes at the beautiful Duran Golf Club. Also you will get to enjoy great American craft beer at 9 different holes. What are you waiting for?<\/p>\n

Cocoa Beach Brewing Company<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

CBBC is pleased to announce that they have unveiled another brand new recipe \u2013 SAAZ member Matt Backus\u2019s English IPA.\u00a0 This traditional English style IPA rings in at 8.1 % Alcohol by volume and 70 I.B.U.s.\u00a0 A spin off from Matt\u2019s ESB, it is brewed with Maris Otter, Biscuit, and Caramel Malts.\u00a0 Make sure you get some before it\u2019s all gone!<\/p>\n

***Beer News\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Beer News\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Beer News***<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Beers, Beers, Beers<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Well it is fall now; I know it is still hot as ^% here in Florida but the rest of the country is starting fall season. So with fall coming upon us we are starting to see the beers of the season, like the hop harvest fresh hop beers and the cool weather stouts.<\/p>\n

Wet Hop Beers<\/strong><\/p>\n

Harpoon 100 bbl series #33<\/strong> is their Glacier Wet Hop Ale. This beer uses Glacier hops that are fresh and not dried.<\/p>\n

Sierra Nevada Northern Hemisphere and Estate Harvest Ales are Here!!!!!!<\/strong><\/p>\n

These great beers also use fresh hops that are not dried. The Northern Hemisphere only uses hops grown north of the equator, while the Estate Ale only uses hops grown at Sierra Nevada Do not miss out on these great beers while they are fresh, some of the best in the business.<\/p>\n

Terrapin So Fresh, So Green Green<\/strong> is the last of the fresh hop beers to come in and it is the first time Terrapin has brewed one. This is a very tasty beer and limited in the area. Get it while it is SO Fresh.<\/p>\n

Stouts <\/strong><\/p>\n

Well if you are a stout lover and a Bells lover then you have hit the jackpot this month.<\/p>\n

Bells Stouts are here!!!!!<\/p>\n

Bells has sent four lovely stouts for our cool and crisp nights here in Florida (hahaha).<\/p>\n

Cherry Stout<\/strong> is the first which is a rich stout that uses Michagan cherries in it to give it a little fruit tartness.<\/p>\n

Double Cream Stout <\/strong>This is a rich creamy double stout that is most enjoyable and surprising it has no lacto sugar in it even though it is a cream stout. So for those of you who are not big cream stout fans (ME) you can now enjoy one that is very tasty.<\/p>\n

Java Stout<\/strong> if you are a coffe and beer lover then this is the one for you, and you are in luck it is being brewed for the first time in 2 years. Another rich Bells stout that uses coffee to make it more complex. Just to let you know this ages very well.<\/p>\n

Expedition Stout<\/strong> Yep this is the grand finally of Bells stouts. This Big Russian Imperial Stout is just awesome. If you have not had this beer yet you really need to this year. One of the best made in my opinion and this will keep for quite a few years.<\/p>\n

Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout<\/strong>. Again this year Brooklyn has graced us with a wonderful chocolate stout. This big 10% stout is easy drinking and chocolate goodness, also it has a great price of $2.00 or less a bottle, so you can enjoy this one over and over again.<\/p>\n

Anniversary Beers <\/strong><\/p>\n

Bells 25th<\/sup> Anniversary Ale<\/strong> yea believe it or not Bells is 25 years old and if there is any left out there they have brewed a beer for this. Bells 25th<\/sup> is a big Pale Ale in Bells style ringing in at about 8% abv and a nice smooth hop flavor.<\/p>\n

Cigar City Sea Bass <\/strong>Ok this is not an official anniversary beer bit it can be. Yep Cigar City is open and for this weekly release they have given us a new treat. Sea Bass is a dark, funky, tart Belgian farmhouse ale. Enjoy everyone.<\/p>\n

Big News<\/strong><\/p>\n

Victory is here there are a few spots around with draft already and next week bottles will be at Sunseed Food Co-op. Get the Prima Pils while it is Fresh, Fresh, Fresh.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Education<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

This month\u2019s wonderful bowl of knowledge is brought to us by our great sponsor HOP UNION.<\/p>\n

Hops, an Introduction.\u00a0 For all intents and purposes hops have only one main use–that of making beer. Hops give beer flavor and aroma, act as a preservative, and help in head retention. Leaf hops can also act as a filter bed. While minor, hops have been used as an additive in hop pillows and tea; as a flavoring agent in breads and cheese; and as a cleaning agent in shampoo.<\/p>\n

The use of hops for beer production has been documented back to 736 AD in south central Europe. They were introduced into the United States in 1629 by the colonists. Today virtually all commercially grown hops are found in the Pacific Northwest states of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.<\/p>\n

Hops are perennial plants that can be male or female. Male plants are used in breeding and have no use in the brewing of beer. The female plant on the other hand produces a hop cone which contains the chemical properties that are used in the brewing process. This material is described as hop lupulin.<\/p>\n

There are basically two types of hops. The aroma hops are typified by low alpha acids, higher levels of beta acids, and an oil profile associated with good aroma. These hops would generally be used as a finishing or conditioning hop. Bitter hops have a much higher level of alpha acids than beta acids. These are generally used in the boiling process to extract bitterness. There are some varieties considered dual-purpose, such as Perle, Cluster and Northern Brewer that can be used in both parts of the process.<\/p>\n

There are a number of ways to use hops in the brewing process. Whole hops are the natural hop cones that have been dried and baled. It can be argued that this form is the most inconsistent, bulky, poorest storage, and inefficient way to brew of all product forms. Still a number of the world’s brewers use the whole hop claiming they prefer the all natural product.<\/p>\n

Hop pellets are basically whole hops that have been ground through a hammer mill and then pressed together through a pellet die. The ground hops are kept together as a compressed pellet by the hops natural resins. No additives have been put into a standard type 90 pellet. This product is then put into a vacuum foil package. The major advantages are less storage space, better consistency, and enhanced utilization. The disadvantage is that the crushing of the cones changes the behavior of the hops to some extent that can result in different beer flavor.<\/p>\n

Many breweries around the world use a liquefied form of hops called hop extract. Basically this process removes the resins from the vegetative hop matter. There are many types of this product. Advantages are consistency, less storage space required, minimal deterioration, and greater utilization. A disadvantage is that the hop has been changed in character.<\/p>\n

Some other products are hop essential oils and essences. As the beer industry changes, many of these later products are gaining predominance.<\/p>\n

Also check out these great links for the differences in hop pellets and whole leaf hops.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/hopunion.com\/education\/wholehops.html<\/a><\/p>\n

http:\/\/hopunion.com\/education\/hoppellets.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Well that is it Ihope everyone had a great summer and are ready for some fall drinking and brewing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-193","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-member-newsletters"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saaz.org\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/193","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saaz.org\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saaz.org\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saaz.org\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saaz.org\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=193"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.saaz.org\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/193\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1487,"href":"https:\/\/www.saaz.org\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/193\/revisions\/1487"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saaz.org\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=193"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saaz.org\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=193"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saaz.org\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=193"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}