{"id":561,"date":"2011-10-06T12:27:56","date_gmt":"2011-10-06T17:27:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.saaz.org\/cms\/?p=561"},"modified":"2013-04-28T10:12:12","modified_gmt":"2013-04-28T15:12:12","slug":"october-2011-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saaz.org\/cms\/october-2011-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"October 2011 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-456 alignright\" title=\"SAAZ Homebrew Club\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saaz.org\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/05\/saaz_logo_bluesmall.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"215\" height=\"211\" align=\"right\" \/><br \/>\nIn this edition:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Blowoff from the Prez<\/li>\n<li>Secretary&#8217;s Report<\/li>\n<li>Birthdays<\/li>\n<li>SAAZ Discussion Forum &#8211; <strong>NEW &#8211; Bottle Trading<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">Next Meeting<\/span> It&#8217;s a Party<strong> &#8211; SAAZtoberfest!<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Upcoming Competitions &#8211; <strong>CSAAZ 2011!<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Local Events<\/li>\n<li>Beers Available in the Area<\/li>\n<li>Equipment For Sale<\/li>\n<li>Beer Education<\/li>\n<li>SAAZ on Facebook<\/li>\n<li>Raffle<\/li>\n<li>Feedback<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Editor&#8217;s Note<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>As many of you know, the SAAZ Homebrew Club puts on some great  events throughout the year. These events almost always involve fantastic  gifts and prizes as well as exceptional commercial beers to  share with attendees. As you are probably aware, nearly all of this is made  possible through our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saaz.org\/cms\/?page_id=280\">club sponsors<\/a>. These sponsors contribute in a  variety of ways and it&#8217;s through this help that the club is able to survive  as a non-profit organization (despite the many expenses throughout the  year).<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;d like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors for being  there and supporting us. It&#8217;s through their great products and services  that we all help grow the homebrew community in our area. Thank you very, very much!<\/p>\n<p>Please support our sponsors, as they support us!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saaz.org\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/josh_sig.gif\" alt=\"Josh\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>SAAZ Platinum Sponsor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ads.saaz.org\/delivery\/ck.php?zoneid=2\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ads.saaz.org\/delivery\/avw.php?zoneid=2\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Blow off from the Prez<\/h2>\n<p>Welcome to the October edition of Blow Off from the Prez.\u00a0 It feels like I\u2019ve been talking about the Commander SAAZ Interplanetary Homebrew Blastoff for the last eight months, but here we are, and it is finally upon us.\u00a0 First, the vital stats.\u00a0 This year we have 549 entries.\u00a0 For those of who who haven\u2019t passed out from reading that, last year we have about 325 entries.\u00a0 I don\u2019t have the official records in front of me, but from everyone\u2019s memory we\u2019ve concluded this might be the biggest Commander SAAZ ever!\u00a0 So, we will be knocking out as much early round judging as we can.\u00a0 I am even typing this as I sit in Robert\u2019s kitchen overlooking three flights being judged right now!\u00a0 If you can, please try to make it to the pre judging this weekend at the International Palms Hotel.\u00a0 The address is in the newsletter, and don\u2019t forget to reserve your room at the discount rate ASAP.\u00a0 Also, we must turn in the final headcount for the splashdown dinner on Sunday October 9.\u00a0 After that tickets will not be available for sale.\u00a0 So, buy yours now or at the early round judging October 7 thru 9.<\/p>\n<p>With all of the goings on with the Commander SAAZ Interplanetary Homebrew Blastoff we can\u2019t forget about our SAAZtoberfest the following weekend on Saturday October 22. We ask that if you can help, please show up around 11:00am to help unload the beer engine and supplies.\u00a0 The Bennett\u2019s will be out of town, but to borrow one of their sayings, \u201cmany hands make for light work.\u201d\u00a0 We will have all of the left over competition entries in the raffle as well.<\/p>\n<p>I have to return to the chaos of running the competition databse now, but on a final closing note: I\u2019d like to ask the members to start thinking about running for an office next year.\u00a0 Nominations will begin at the SAAZtober fest and elections will be held at the Holiday Party.\u00a0 We all enjoy the fun of the meetings and parties, but it wouldn\u2019t happen if it weren\u2019t for the officers (and the friends and families of the officers too).\u00a0 So, if you\u2019ve had a good time in the club, please consider running for office.<\/p>\n<p>Cheers,<\/p>\n<p>Sean<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Secretary&#8217;s Report<\/h2>\n<p>Last September the monthly meeting was held at the Cocoa Beach Brewing Company. The new outside beer garden was open and has expanded the facility so you can enjoy a nice cold brew outside. Attendance was good for the meeting and several dozen members took advantage of the beer garden from the start. Our fearless President, Sean Gregg, gave a presentation to prepare all interested members for Stewarding at the Commander Saaz Homebrew Competition (in case you didn&#8217;t know it&#8217;s in October). Special Thanks to Cocoa Beach Brewing Company for allowing us to have your meeting at their facility on a day they are typically closed! The beers featured were cold and exceptional! Hopefully you enjoyed the event&#8217;s festivities!<\/p>\n<p>-Alex<\/p>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>October Birthdays &#8211; Happy Birthday!<\/h2>\n<p>Karen Beale<br \/>\nLisa Baldwin<br \/>\nEric Shepherd<br \/>\nWill Judd<br \/>\nAdam Grisdale<br \/>\nAlex Hansen<br \/>\nDan Lynch<br \/>\nDani Parris-Exline<br \/>\nMichele Ellis<br \/>\nCharlie Hughes<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h2>SAAZ Discussion Forum<\/h2>\n<p>A new topic has been added to our online forum for people wishing to initiate a bottle trade. There you can post your haves and wants, and hopefully find a matching trade. The forum requires a login, but you don&#8217;t have to be a Club Member to use it.<\/p>\n<p>Head on over to the SAAZ Discussion Forum at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.saaz.org\/forum\">http:\/\/www.saaz.org\/forum<\/a>. If you haven&#8217;t yet registered for a login to the website, you will be prompted to do so.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\">Next Meeting<\/span> It&#8217;s a Party \u2013 SAAZtoberfest, Oct 22nd (Saturday)<\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s that time of year again! Our annual SAAZtoberfest party will be held Saturday October 22nd 2011 at Rotary Park in Suntree.<\/p>\n<p>For more info check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saaz.org\/cms\/?p=563\">SAAZtoberfest 2011 webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.saaz.org\/commander\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Commander SAAZ 2011\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saaz.org\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/10\/CommanderSAAZ_2011_Banner.png\" alt=\"Commander SAAZ 2011\" width=\"231\" height=\"396\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Upcoming Competitions<\/h2>\n<h3>Commander SAAZ  Interplanetary Homebrew Blastoff 2011<\/h3>\n<p>Final judging, Splashdown Party, and Awards Ceremony: October 14-15<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>The LAST day to <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saaz.org\/cms\/?page_id=485\"><strong>buy tickets<\/strong><\/a><strong> for the Awards Ceremony is this Sunday October 9th.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>International Palms Resort and Conference Center in Cocoa Beach. Join the event! Just call the   reservation line  at 321-783-2271.<\/p>\n<p>For more info check out the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.saaz.org\/commander\">Commander SAAZ 2011 webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Local Events<\/h2>\n<h3>Oktoberfest at Broken Barrel &#8211; October 7th and 8th<\/h3>\n<p>After a long day of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saaz.org\/cms\/?page_id=494\">helping with the early round judging<\/a> at the hotel, you can unwind with a beer and Brat at the Broken Barrel\u2019s 3rd Annual Oktoberfest Oct 7th &amp; 8th.\u00a0 They will have live entertainment, a free kid\u2019s zone on Saturday, authentic German &amp; American craft beers, authentic German cuisine, and free giveaways. For more details and directions <a href=\"http:\/\/www.brokenbarreltavern.com\/\">visit their website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>WOBtoberfest &#8211; Oct 14th and 15th<\/h3>\n<p>Come celebrate Oktoberfest WOB style. On October 14th and 15th, World of Beer Viera will have a great selection of Oktoberfest beers on draft, along with live music that includes Oompah and traditional German music. The Lakin&#8217;s are back serving complimentary bratwurst, kraut and German potato salad on Saturday at 2pm until it is all gone! <a href=\"http:\/\/viera.wobusa.com\/Events\/SpecialEvents.aspx?id=32\">Click here<\/a> for more details on this two day event.<\/p>\n<h3>Left Hand Brewing Night at WOB &#8211; Oct 18th<\/h3>\n<p>Brewery Spotlight feat. Left Hand Brewing Co.!  On Tuesday, October 18th, World of Beer Viera will be spotlighting Left  Hand Brewing Co. They will have a great draft line up including a  special keg that they have been saving since they opened.<\/p>\n<h3>SAAZtoberfest &#8211; Oct 22nd<\/h3>\n<p>SAAZ Homebrew Club will hold their annual SAAZtoberfest event on Oct 22nd. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saaz.org\/cms\/?p=563\">Click here<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<h3>Scotch and Bourbon Classes at Florida Wine and Spirits &#8211; Oct 25th &amp; Nov 1st<\/h3>\n<p>Florida Wine and Spirits in Viera is at it again.\u00a0 They had such  tremendous success with their spirits tasting that they having two more  classes in the near future.\u00a0 The evening of October 25th they will be  hosting a small batch bourbon class, and on November 1st they will be  hosting a single malt scotch class.\u00a0 There is a fee for each class, but a  portion will be given back in a gift certificate good for any of the  spirits featured that evening.\u00a0 These classes filled up fast the first  time, so be sure to call and reserve your seat today.\u00a0 Call the store at  321-504-7588 for more details.<\/p>\n<h3>AHA Learn to Homebrew Day &#8211; Nov 5th<\/h3>\n<p>Save the date! We will be hosting another Learn to Homebrew Day on Saturday November 5th. Learn to Homebrew Day was established by the American Homebrewers Association (AHA) in 1999 to encourage people to start homebrewing.\u00a0 This year we are working with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.brockshomebrew.com\">Brock\u2019s Homebrew Supply<\/a> to hold a brewing demonstration at the store.\u00a0 We are still working out the details, but we hope to see you there!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Beers Available in the Area<\/h2>\n<div>\n<h3>Sunseed Food Coop (Cocoa Beach) &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/sunseedfoodcoop.com\/\">website<\/a><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">A bunch of great beer!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\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;\">Abita Andygator, 8% (Louisiana)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Ayinger Octoberfest, 5.6% (Germany)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Bell&#8217;s Octoberfest, 5.8% (Michigan)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Cigar City Good Gourd, 8.5% (Florida)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Erdinger Octoberfest, 5.7% (Germany)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Florida Beer Conchtoberfest, 5.6% (Florida)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Fullers 1845, 6.3% (England)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Fullers Honey Dew, 5% (England)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Innis &amp; Ginn Original, 6.6% (Scotland)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Innis &amp; Ginn Rumm, 7.4% (Scotland)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Summit Octoberfest, 5.8% (Minnesota)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Weihenstephaner Fest Bier, 5.8% (Germany)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>New Drafts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Abita Pecan, 5% (Louisiana)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Florida Beer Conchtoberfest, 5.6% (Florida)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Harpoon Oktoberfest, 5.5% (Massachusetts)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Victory Lager, 5.2% (Pennsylvania)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Warsteiner Octoberfest, 5.5% (Germany)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Weyerbacher Romeo, 8% (Pennsylvania)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Weihenstephaner Fest Bier, 5.8% (Germany)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Widmer Oktoberfest, 5.5% (Oregon)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Beer Education<\/h2>\n<p>HOPS!!!\u00a0 From the sun-soaked volcanic soil of Washington\u2019s Yakima Valley and Idaho\u2019s Treasure Valley, to the lush landscape of Oregon\u2019s Willamette Valley, U.S. hop growers produce a wide range of aroma, bittering, and super-alpha hops. Did you know that there are 41 different hop varieties that make up approximately 99% of commercially available U.S. hop acreage. They are grown in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho &#8211; including some American-grown European varieties. The quality, consistency, and versatility of American-grown hops are unmatched. The Hop Growers of America encourages you to sample the diverse selection of premium hops grown in the United States.<\/p>\n<p>Read more about these US hop in <a href=\"http:\/\/usahops.org\/userfiles\/file\/HGA%20BCI%20Reports\/HGA%20Variety%20Manual%20-%20English%20%28updated%20March%202011%29.pdf\">this Hop Growers of America Variety Manual<\/a> (PDF).<\/p>\n<p>Also, don&#8217;t forget to head over to <a href=\"http:\/\/ads.saaz.org\/delivery\/ck.php?zoneid=2\">Northern Brewer<\/a> for their HOP SALE!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Equipment For Sale<\/h2>\n<div>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.<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>SAAZ Platinum Sponsor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ads.saaz.org\/delivery\/ck.php?zoneid=4\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ads.saaz.org\/delivery\/avw.php?zoneid=4\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/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<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this edition: Blowoff from the Prez Secretary&#8217;s Report Birthdays SAAZ Discussion Forum &#8211; NEW &#8211; Bottle Trading Next Meeting It&#8217;s a Party &#8211; SAAZtoberfest! Upcoming Competitions &#8211; CSAAZ 2011! Local Events Beers Available in the Area Equipment For Sale Beer Education SAAZ on Facebook Raffle Feedback Editor&#8217;s Note As many of you know, the<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saaz.org\/cms\/october-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-561","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-member-newsletters"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saaz.org\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/561","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=561"}],"version-history":[{"count":20,"href":"https:\/\/www.saaz.org\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/561\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1203,"href":"https:\/\/www.saaz.org\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/561\/revisions\/1203"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saaz.org\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=561"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saaz.org\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=561"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saaz.org\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=561"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}