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Blow off from the Prez<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Well, the year is almost over and it\u2019s time to celebrate!\u00a0 I want to congratulate and thank everyone who entered some of their fine homebrew into competitions this year.\u00a0 SAAZ tied for 5th<\/sup> place in the Florida Brewer standings.\u00a0 Hopefully next year we can break into the top three!<\/p>\n I also want to take a minute to thank everyone who helped out with club activities this year.\u00a0 I really mean it, when I say that the club couldn\u2019t exist without the help from its members.\u00a0 This year will be the first year since I have been a member that we have people running against each other for offices.\u00a0 I want to emphasize that no matter how the voting turns out, the club relies on everyone, officers or not, to function smoothly.\u00a0 I encourage everyone to seek out ways to help in any way you can. I was very happy to see a lot of new and energetic faces join the club in the past year, and I know they bring a whole new set of skills that can help make the club even better next year!<\/p>\n Speaking of next year, events are already starting to shape up.\u00a0 There is more information below, but in there are three competitions in the first two months.\u00a0 Not to mention there are several things going on in Brevard County before year\u2019s end.<\/p>\n Cheers,<\/p>\n Sean<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Next Meeting \u2013 Christmas Party<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n December\u2019s meeting, on December 4th<\/sup>, is the Holiday Party!\u00a0 Larry, Jill, & Princess Sophia have graciously offered to host again this year and the festivities will kick off at 1:30 pm-ish.\u00a0 Set up will begin around noon, and as always, the more help, the better.\u00a0 So if you are able to make it out sooner, please lend a hand.\u00a0 As always you\u2019ll need to bring a covered dish, ice, a lawn chair and beer. A jolly holiday mood and your 2011 dues would also be much appreciated! We\u2019re doing the Christmas Beer Bottle Exchange again this year. So, please bring a special, gift wrapped bottle of commercial beer (no swill beer!) to exchange with your fellow party goers! We will be voting for our 2011 Officers at some point during the merrymaking.\u00a0 There is a ballot below.\u00a0 If you are unable to attend, please email me your votes.\u00a0 Voting is important this year!!!<\/p>\n I-95 Directions<\/p>\n Take I-95 toward Titusville (This should be North for most of our members). Get off at Exit 220 (SR 406 or Garden Street) and turn right. At the first stoplight (Singleton) take a left and follow it for about a mile and a half to the next stop light and then turn right onto Dairy Road. Jill & Larry\u2019s house is about half a mile down on the right hand side (2935 Dairy Rd.)<\/p>\n US-1 Directions Assuming you are coming from south Brevard, take US-1 north to Titusville. Drive all the way through Titusville. You will pass Searstown mall, Miracle City Mall, and Garden street (SR 406). Keep going until you see Parrish Hospital on your right hand side. The next light past the hospital is Dairy road. Take a left onto Dairy and follow it to the first light (Old Dixie Hwy). From here stay on Dairy for another half mile and you will see Jill & Larry\u2019s house on the left. Jill and Larry\u2019s phone number is 321-269-1143.<\/p>\n 2011 Officers Ballot<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n President<\/span><\/p>\n Sean Gregg<\/p>\n 1st Vice<\/span><\/p>\n Matthew Backus<\/p>\n 2nd Vice<\/span><\/p>\n Joe Kintyhtt<\/p>\n Kip Cadoret<\/p>\n Treasurer<\/span><\/p>\n Anne Gregg<\/p>\n Secretary<\/span><\/p>\n Ramon Molledo<\/p>\n Alex Hansen<\/p>\n Librarian<\/span><\/p>\n Robert Bennett<\/p>\n Newsletter Editor<\/span><\/p>\n Josh Landin<\/p>\n <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n 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, we are in the planning phase of the process!\u00a0 I have had a few more responses, but please email me (prez@saaz.org<\/a>) if you are interested.\u00a0 We would like to host the exam in very early September to avoid mass chaos with Commandeer SAAZ. This is a good thing, because there is a LOT of studying that goes along with this exam.\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 <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Dues:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Since it is now December, 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 (Anne Gregg is filling in for the rest of the year) 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 <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Beer Brewing Campout:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Our Florida Brewing Brethren have been doing this for a few years now and would like us to participate!<\/p>\n Make plans now to join Tampa Bay BEERS at their third annual camping and brewing extravaganza the weekend of December 11th. Things will get going Friday evening December 10th and carry into Sunday December 13th. This is an open celebration of homebrewing and and is open to all members of the Florida homebrewing community including family and friends.<\/p>\n The event is held at the Sertoma Youth Ranch, conveniently located just off I-75 at exit 293 in the rolling hills of north Central Pasco County just outside of Dade City.\u00a0 The large private campground offers tent and RV camping and the club rents a large covered pavilion where the brewing takes place. Reservations are not required, this is a laid back event so if you’re able to just come on out. There will be BFBC and Dunderbak’s beer trailers equipped for cornies and other kegs, so just bring food and beer and camping gear if you’re overnighting and be ready for a great time.<\/p>\n As in previous years, they will be doing the 24 hour brewathon, with people brewing continuously in the covered pavilion from 10pm Friday through 10pm Saturday. To accomplish this they need to signup who will be brewing when. If you would like to participate in brewing please sign up on the Google 2010 Brewathon Sign-Up Sheet no later than Monday, December 6, 2010.<\/p>\n BEERS will also be providing main dishes for members on the Saturday evening meal (ribs, chicken, etc..), members should bring side dishes to share.<\/p>\n Questions? Email the webmaster using the “contact us” link on www.tampabaybeers.org<\/a><\/p>\n Dave and Robin Bennett\u2019s Christmas Eve Shindig<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Dave and Robin Bennett would like to cordially invite you to their house on Christmas Eve for an open house and a drink or two around 5pm.\u00a0 Feel free to bring the family and a jolly good time.\u00a0 1377 Eva Lane in Melbourne.\u00a0 Dave will announce directions and more info at the SAAZ Christmas party.<\/p>\n Upcoming Competitions\/Events<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n AHA Club-only Competition<\/span><\/p>\n Get to brewing ASAP for the January\/February AHA Club-only competition.\u00a0 The first event of the year will be \u201cBattle of the Bitters” (English Pale Ales). We will need to pick which member\u2019s entry we send at the January meeting, so get to brewing now!!<\/p>\n MEADllennium<\/span><\/p>\n Meadllennium is one of the nation\u2019s premier, mead-only competitions.\u00a0 They are also very fortunate to have lead-crystal wine-tasting glasses are available for judging.<\/p>\n MEADLLENNIUM 2011 will be held on January 29th in Orlando, FL<\/p>\n Deadline for entries will be January 22nd.<\/p>\n Check www.cfhb.org\/mead<\/a> for more info<\/p>\n Upcoming Florida Competitions<\/span><\/p>\n These are very rough dates and are subject to change, but\u2026<\/p>\n The Miami Area Society of Homebrewer\u2019s will be hosting the MASH Coconut Cup.\u00a0 Tentatively scheduled for the weekend of February 11th<\/sup> and 12th<\/sup>.\u00a0 More information to come soon<\/p>\n The Best Florida Beer Competition for homebrew hosted by Dunedin Brewer\u2019s Guild will be the weekend of February 25th<\/sup> and 26th<\/sup>.\u00a0 Expect Entries to be due by the first of the month to give them enough time to sort and pre-judge.<\/p>\n The Bruery’s Batch 300 Homebrew Contest<\/span><\/p>\n In celebration of The Bruery\u2019s continued growth, the incredible support from their fans across the country and their humble beginnings as homebrewers, they will be holding their third ever homebrew competition; this one set to determine their 300th batch.<\/p>\n The first place recipe of the competition will be brewed as their Batch No. 300 and the winner will have the opportunity to assist them in brewing the batch on their system if they so choose.\u00a0 The first, second and third place winners will also get various forms of swag.<\/p>\n Along with the chance to have one of your very own recipes brewed and distributed, you will also be helping us raise money for those in need, as the entire $10 entry fee will be donated to Lestonnac Free Clinic, devoted to providing free, comprehensive medical care to the poorest of the poor in Orange County, CA.<\/p>\n Check http:\/\/www.thebruery.com\/batch300<\/a> for more info<\/p>\n <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n 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 December Birthdays<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Rick Strayer<\/p>\n Rich Abbruscato<\/p>\n Stephen Martinello<\/p>\n David Gray<\/p>\n Jill Vita<\/p>\n Local events<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Florida Wine and Spirits<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n If you guys haven\u2019t signed up for their newsletter, I suggest you do so as soon as possible.\u00a0 I try to include their events in every newsletter, but honestly, these events fill up in a matter of days!\u00a0 In case you\u2019ve been under a rock, they have held a scotch nosing, a small batch bourbon tasting, a Brooklyn Beer class, and a Samuel Adams class in the last couple of months.\u00a0 I was told that the Boston Beer Representative brought a bottle of Utopias to the last Sam Adams tasting and share it with everyone.\u00a0 Not. Kidding.<\/p>\n These events are at Viera Store located @ 5410 Murrell Road.<\/p>\n Events are also being planned for the Titusville location @ 1921Knox McRae Drive<\/p>\n <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n WOB<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Eight Crazy Nights!<\/p>\n Wednesday, December 1st through December 8th start your holiday celebration at WOB. They have been chosen as one of 88 bars to do a Vertical showcase of Jewbelation. He’Brew Brewing Company has recreated Jewbelation 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13. Also they will have the new 2010 release, Jewbelation 14. They will debut one draft per night for eight crazy nights. On the eighth night, the last draft will be Vertical Jewbelation which is blend of all 7 Jewbelations on draft. Stop by WOB this holiday season.<\/p>\n Anniversary Party!<\/p>\n Can you believe that WOB – Viera is turning 1! So it’s time to party!<\/p>\n Help kick off the 1st Anniversary weekend. On Thursday, December 9th they are going to have a draft line that the world has never seen before. We will also be joined that evening by representatives from our favorite breweries. Then on Saturday, December 11th, the party continues all day with live music, C – Lane & Beav is playing at 4 pm. Matt Adkins and Jay Dibella is playing at 9 pm. The celebration continues with complimentary food and an extensive line up of vintage beer on draft. They will also have special surprises for you. Come out and celebrate. It will be a weekend you won’t forget. For more information Check the WOB website.<\/p>\n Cocoa Beach Brewing Company<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Well if you did not know CBBC now has bottles available at the brewery and at local shops. You can find the Cocoa Beach Pale Ale and the Not Just Some Oatmeal Stout in 22oz bottles at Sunseed and other local bottle shops. Just one more way you can support your local Brewery.<\/p>\n Swamphead Brewery Dinner<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n There are still a fair number of seats available for the Swamp Head Beer Dinner, Monday December 13th<\/sup> at in Jacksonville. It’s going to be EPIC!<\/p>\n There will be more than 20 beers served with eight courses developed by the Kickback’s staff and three guest chefs.<\/p>\n There will be 16 Swamp Head beers (everything they have brewed) including a recent collaboration between Craig and Eric Lumen of Seven Bridges in Jacksonville. In addition there will be three of Craig\u2019s home brewed test batches, and two home brews from members of Cask in Jacksonville<\/p>\n More details are available on the Swamp Head website:<\/p>\n