{"id":477,"date":"2011-08-11T14:45:34","date_gmt":"2011-08-11T19:45:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.saaz.org\/cms\/?p=477"},"modified":"2013-08-11T12:36:56","modified_gmt":"2013-08-11T17:36:56","slug":"august-2011-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saaz.org\/cms\/august-2011-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"August 2011 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-456\" title=\"SAAZ Homebrew Club\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saaz.org\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/saaz_logo_bluesmall.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"215\" height=\"211\" \/>In this edition:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Blowoff from the Prez<\/li>\n<li>Secretary&#8217;s Report<\/li>\n<li>Birthdays<\/li>\n<li>Next Meeting<strong> &#8211; Vintage 56, <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">12:30pm<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong> <\/strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Starting early!!<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li>Upcoming Competitions<\/li>\n<li>Local Events<\/li>\n<li>Beers Available in the Area<\/li>\n<li>Cooking with Beer<strong> &#8211; Java Porter Cupcakes<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Brewing Education<strong> &#8211; Growing Hops<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Equipment For Sale<\/li>\n<li>SAAZ on Facebook<\/li>\n<li>Raffle<\/li>\n<li>Feedback<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Blow off from the Prez<\/h2>\n<p>Welcome to yet another edition of Blow Off from the Prez.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">First of all, a big recognition to Dave Webb for representing SAAZ at the First Coast Cup; he earned a silver and a bronze medal for his meads.\u00a0 A wonderful time was had by all who attended the event.\u00a0 The folks at CASK did a great job with the competition as well as a wonderful pub crawl of two microbrew pubs and a great beer bar.\u00a0 In case you haven\u2019t been to a competition, it\u2019s an awesome experience to help steward or judge and a great time to meet fellow homebrewers from throughout the state. Speaking of which\u2026I hope by now you all know that the next competition in the state is our very own Commander SAAZ Interplanetary Homebrew Blastoff.\u00a0 Read below for more details and check the SAAZ website for entry rules and regulations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">This month\u2019s meeting will be at Vintage 56 in Rockledge.\u00a0 I received a lot of great feedback after the last meeting, so I am sure everyone will have a great time again.\u00a0 And in case you didn\u2019t eat there last time, come hungry for some of their great appetizers and pizzas and such.\u00a0 They will have a limited menu of items available for purchase, and I can personally verify, all the food there is great.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">I don\u2019t have much news since the last newsletter.\u00a0 Just remember to get your pots out and get to brewing in support of Commander SAAZ. We will need your support for a strong showing and we will definitely need the help stewarding and judging, so come strong!<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">CHEERS<\/p>\n<p>Sean<\/p>\n<p>ALSO\u2026Some members of SAAZ have expressed interest in a SAAZ Fantasy Football League.\u00a0 Some brainstorming was done, and it was found suitable that the entry \u201cfee\u201d would be a 22oz or 750mL of beer.\u00a0 If you are interested in joining, please email Anne at <a href=\"mailto:annecgregg@earthlink.net\" target=\"_blank\">annecgregg@earthlink.net<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div>\n<h2>Secretary&#8217;s Report<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,sans-serif;\">The club&#8217;s July meeting took place at Broken Barrel Tavern where our resident honey guru Dave Webb gave an intriguing tasting of various meads. Each of the samples that Mr. Webb allowed members to sample featured different chemicals that enhanced various flavor profiles of the mead. One variety of Mr. Webb&#8217;s mead was used for the different samples and then citric acid, tartaric acid, and acid blends were added to enhance the flavors. It was an interesting lecture and certainly allowed all members to gain an added appreciation for the development of mead flavors. Many thanks goes out to David Webb and to the Broken Barrel for making a great July meeting!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>&#8212; Alex<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>August Birthdays &#8211; Happy Birthday!<\/h2>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">Scott Wassmer<\/p>\n<p>Dick Hahn<\/p>\n<p>Dave Lawson<\/p>\n<p>Dave Webb<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Next Meeting \u2013 August 21st (Sunday)<\/h2>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">IMPORTANT &#8211; Due to an unfortunate scheduling conflict, this meeting not be held at the usual time. Instead we will be starting at 12:30pm!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This month\u2019s meeting will be at Vintage 56 in Rockledge.<\/p>\n<p>200 Barton Blvd<br \/>\nRockledge, FL 32955<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?f=q&amp;z=16&amp;q=200+Barton+Blvd++Rockledge+FL+32955+\">Click here for directions<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The meeting will be Sunday August 21st at <strong>12:30 pm<\/strong>! As always,  bringing  homebrew to share is strongly encouraged, but please respect  our  gracious host and leave commercial beers at home.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Upcoming Competitions<\/h2>\n<h3>Commander SAAZ  Interplanetary Homebrew Blastoff 2011<\/h3>\n<p>Entry window: August 29th &#8211; September  25th<br \/>\nEarly round judging: October 7, 8, and 9<br \/>\nFinal judging, Splashdown Party, and Awards Ceremony:\u00a0October 14-15<br \/>\nInternational Palms Resort and Conference Center in Cocoa Beach.<\/p>\n<p>Rooms are available for early round judging and the event weekend for   the low price of $69.99 (a really great rate for a beach front  hotel!).  I have been told that the hotel is in the process of  remodeling all the  rooms. One of our club members went there to see the  new rooms, and  they look great. All rooms should be completed by June;  plenty of time  before the competition.\u00a0 Just call the reservation line  at 321-783-2271  and mention code HBC. In addition to the standard  rooms the  International Palms also has oceanfront suites and lofts for  $139.99 +  Tax\u00a0 <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">This rate is only good until October 2nd so don\u2019t wait too long!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>For entry details, rules, regulations, and other minutia check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saaz.org\/cms\/?p=460\">Commander SAAZ 2011 webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Local Events<\/h2>\n<h3>World of Beer Cider Night &#8211; August 16<\/h3>\n<p>This Tuesday, August 16th come get a punch in the mouth! Come quench your thirst with nature&#8217;s natural refresher with the largest variety of ciders in WOB history. WOBs collection includes an Amber, Grannysmith, Pear, Blueberry, Raspberry, Dry and Hard ciders!\u00a0 They will be unveiling a brand new concoction, the Viera Fruit Punch. Also they will be having a &#8220;Name your Woody&#8221; contest. More details to come at the event. Representatives from Woodchuck and Florida Beer will be there at 6 pm.<\/p>\n<h3>World of Beer Cruise to the Bahamas &#8211; Sept 23<\/h3>\n<p>On September 23rd, WOB will sail with Monarch of the Seas from Port Canaveral to the Bahamas; three days and nights of nonstop fun and excitement with all your friends from WOB. Call Cruise Fun Director, Jill Neuharth at 321-773-4878 ext. 4, for booking and any questions you might have about the cruise. The cabins are filling up. Don&#8217;t hesitate to secure your cabin, you can get a full refund by July 15th if your plans change. Come sail with WOB this fall!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Beers Available in the Area<\/h2>\n<h3>Sunseed Food Coop (Cape Canaveral) &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/sunseedfoodcoop.com\/\">website<\/a><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Terrapin Brewing Big Hoppy Monster &#8211; IT is back!!!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Ass Kisser IIPA<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Ass Kisser Smoked Porter<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Breckenridge Brewing Vanilla Porter<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Boulder Brewing Hoopla<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Swamp Head Saison du Swamp<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<h3>World of Beer (Viera) &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/viera.wobusa.com\/\">website<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>New Bottles:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Buckbean Original Orange Blossom Ale, 5.8% (Nevada)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Rheingold, 5% (Connecticut)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>New Drafts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Ace Joker Cider, 6.9% (California)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Breckenridge Agave Wheat, 4.2% (Colorado)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Breckenridge Vanilla Porter, 4.7% (Colorado)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Ovila Saison, 7% (California)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Sir Perry Sparking Pear Cider, 5.9% (England)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Woodchuck Pear Cider, 4% (Vermont)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Woodchuck Summer Cider, 5% (Vermont)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"itemTitle\">Cooking with Beer<\/h2>\n<p>Head on over to CraftBeer for a nice <a href=\"http:\/\/www.craftbeer.com\/pages\/beer-and-food\/recipes\/recipes-list\/show?title=java-porter-cupcakes\">Java Porter Cupcake Recipe<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Brewing Education<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,sans-serif;\">Want to grow your own hops? Backyard hop gardens are gaining popularity within the club.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,sans-serif;\">Read on at <a href=\"http:\/\/morebeer.com\/content\/growing-hops\">morebeer<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Equipment For Sale<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>Contact <a href=\"javascript:location.href='mailto:'+String.fromCharCode(112,114,101,122,64,115,97,97,122,46,111,114,103)+'?subject=Equipment%20for%20Sale%20-%20Inquiry'\">prez@saaz.org<\/a> for more information on these items:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dual Regulator for CO2 system with 2\u00a0\u00a0ten pound bottles &#8211; like new filled once. &#8211; $150<\/li>\n<li>Blichmann 7 gallon stainless Conical fermentor with\u00a0<span style=\"color: #2f2f2f;\">Tri-clamp Blowoff Assembly<\/span> &#8211; $350<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>If you have equipment you&#8217;d like to sell, give away, trade, or even find, email <a href=\"mailto:editor@saaz.org?subject=Equipment%20for%20Sale-Trade-Find\">editor@saaz.org<\/a> and we&#8217;ll try to list your offering\/request in the next newsletter.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>SAAZ on Facebook<\/h2>\n<p>Check us out on Facebook! We&#8217;re just getting things rolling there but Like our page and stay tuned for exciting things to come. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/SAAZ-Homebrew-Club\/154611397890231\">Check it out here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Raffle<\/h2>\n<p>Do you have some homebrew supplies that you don\u2019t use anymore? Maybe     you upgraded or maybe you prefer another product? Consider bringing    your  dusty supplies to the next meeting for the raffle. We have  brewers   of  all experience levels, so I am sure we can put any brewing   supplies  to  use!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Feedback<\/h2>\n<p>We need your help! We are very interesting in improving the club and     we&#8217;d like to hear what you think. If you have comments or suggestions     about the Newsletter, Website, Activities, or the Club in general,     please send an email to <a href=\"mailto:editor@saaz.org?subject=Feedback\">editor@saaz.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>All feedback is welcomed! For example you can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Share a topic for Beer Education<\/li>\n<li>Share your Review of a Beer<\/li>\n<li>Correct something in the newsletter or website<\/li>\n<li>Express a criticism about anything related to the club<\/li>\n<li>Offer a suggestion to improve the club<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>We want to hear from you! Email <a href=\"mailto:editor@saaz.org?subject=Feedback\">editor@saaz.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this edition: Blowoff from the Prez Secretary&#8217;s Report Birthdays Next Meeting &#8211; Vintage 56, 12:30pm Starting early!! Upcoming Competitions Local Events Beers Available in the Area Cooking with Beer &#8211; Java Porter Cupcakes Brewing Education &#8211; Growing Hops Equipment For Sale SAAZ on Facebook Raffle Feedback Blow off from the Prez Welcome to yet<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saaz.org\/cms\/august-2011-newsletter\/\" class=\"more-link themebutton\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-477","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-member-newsletters"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saaz.org\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/477","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\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saaz.org\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=477"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.saaz.org\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/477\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":481,"href":"https:\/\/www.saaz.org\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/477\/revisions\/481"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saaz.org\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=477"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saaz.org\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=477"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saaz.org\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=477"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}