{"id":695,"date":"2011-12-03T18:09:12","date_gmt":"2011-12-03T23:09:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.saaz.org\/cms\/?p=695"},"modified":"2013-04-28T10:11:04","modified_gmt":"2013-04-28T15:11:04","slug":"december-2011-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saaz.org\/cms\/december-2011-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"December 2011 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><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\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In 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>2012 Dues<\/li>\n<li>Next Meeting &#8211; <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Holiday Party! <\/span><strong>Dec 10th!<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Upcoming Competitions &#8211; <strong>SAAZ Spring Fling!<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Local Events<\/li>\n<li>Beers Available in the Area<\/li>\n<li>Education<\/li>\n<li>SAAZ on Facebook<\/li>\n<li>Raffle<\/li>\n<li>Feedback<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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=12\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ads.saaz.org\/delivery\/avw.php?zoneid=12\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Blow off from the Prez<\/h2>\n<p>Welcome to the last Blow-off of the year and what will be my last edition as your 2011 President.\u00a0 In looking over the last couple of years, it has really been fun. In the past two years we\u2019ve seen 65 new people join the club (WOW!); we\u2019ve had our largest Commander SAAZ competition EVER with 549 entries; we\u2019ve also established some great relationships with local craft enthusiasts like Broken Barrel, World of Beer, and Vintage 56.\u00a0 We\u2019ve also seen many friends move away, and even pass on.\u00a0 I think that with the plethora of new faces and energy, they club has a lot of momentum to move in the right direction!<\/p>\n<p>As 2012 quickly approaches, I want to reach out the membership and ask everyone to lend a hand, an idea, or an experience.\u00a0 The club is only a Tax ID number and a checking account.\u00a0 It\u2019s the members that volunteer their time to lead a monthly education topic, it\u2019s the members who help sort 1,600 bottles of beer, and it\u2019s the members that truly make the club run.\u00a0 As president for the last two years, and secretary a year before that, I have enlisted the help of a lot of people (some volunteered, and some were volun-told).\u00a0 I know that each and every member brings something unique to the club, and it\u2019s been a great two years to get to know so many new people.\u00a0 I hope everyone will volunteer to help the club in some way and share those traits with the membership.<\/p>\n<p>Next year has a lot of great things already planned.\u00a0 Get to brewing now so you have entries ready for the Best Florida Beer Competition in February; our Spring Party will be the club\u2019s 20<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary; and we are holding a SAAZ club-only competition in April to lube the chassis and get prepared for next year\u2019s Commander SAAZ Interplanetary Homebrew Blastoff!<\/p>\n<p>I look forward to seeing you all at the Holiday Party \u2013 don\u2019t forget to show up in time to vote, and bring a bottle for the bottle exchange if you feel so inclined.<\/p>\n<p>Cheers!<br \/>\nSean<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Secretary&#8217;s Report<\/h2>\n<p>The month of November means two  things: Changing leaves and Mead. The tradition seems to be that November&#8217;s  Meeting is actually a MEADing. Last month&#8217;s meeting was no different. If you  missed it, the meeting was at Webb&#8217;s Honey on 520. Dave Webb was extremely  gracious in allowing our club to visit the honey house and see the honey  extraction equipment in operation. The Meading was even topped off with Mead  tastings and a quiz on Mead. The event was topped off with a Bon Fire. A big  Thank-you to Dave Webb for allowing the club to enjoy the location by  hosting the Meading at his business.<\/p>\n<p>-Alex<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>December Birthdays &#8211; Happy Birthday!<\/h2>\n<p>Curt Glemser<br \/>\nRick Strayer<br \/>\nRich Abbruscato<br \/>\nChris McVicker<br \/>\nThomas Mayer<br \/>\nLarry Vita<br \/>\nAnne Beyette<br \/>\nStephen Martinello<br \/>\nVictor Iesalnieks<\/p>\n<p><em>Don\u2019t see your name on here?\u00a0 It could be that SAAZ doesn\u2019t have a  completed membership form from you.\u00a0 Look for Anne or Alex at the next meeting to complete one.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>2012 Dues<\/h2>\n<p>Since it is now December, you may now 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<p>Individual Membership = $15<br \/>\nCouple\u2019s Membership = $25<br \/>\nLifetime Membership = $150<\/p>\n<p>Dues can be paid to the Treasurer (Anne Gregg) at any club meeting or online at our website via PayPal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saaz.org\/cms\/?page_id=338\">Click here to pay<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t want to miss out on the benefits of membership!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Next Meeting \u2013 Holiday Party Dec 10th (Saturday)<\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s time again for the annual SAAZ Holiday Party!\u00a0 It will be at   Jill and Larry&#8217;s in Titusville (next door to the Sparks&#8217; aka Summer   Party).\u00a0 Jill and Larry will provide the turkey and ham, so bring your   best fixings!<\/p>\n<p>Please bring:<br \/>\n\u2022 Side dishes (salads, desserts, etc.)<br \/>\n\u2022 Lawn chairs for lounging<br \/>\n\u2022 Ice for the beer engine<br \/>\n\u2022 Kegs for the beer engine<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0A wrapped 22oz or 750mL bottle for the bottle swap (optional)<br \/>\n\u2022 More beer<\/p>\n<p>Directions:<\/p>\n<p>Directions will be emailed to the membership and interested peoples. You can also <a href=\"javascript:location.href='mailto:'+String.fromCharCode(112,114,101,122,64,115,97,97,122,46,111,114,103)+'?subject=Holiday%20Party'\">email<\/a> for directions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Upcoming Competitions<\/h2>\n<h3>1st Annual SAAZ Spring Fling with Smoked Wings &#8211; April 1st 2012<\/h3>\n<p>This is an all new SAAZ club only competition! Bring your entries to the Spring Party on March 10th. Entries are $3, with a  three bottle submission. There is a 4 entry max per brewer and the  categories are limited to the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>10 &#8211; American Ale<\/li>\n<li>12 &#8211; Porter<\/li>\n<li>13 &#8211; Stout<\/li>\n<li>14 &#8211; India Pale Ale<\/li>\n<li>64 = (20+21+23) Fruit\/Spice\/Herb\/Vegetable\/Specialty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Judging and awards will take place at Broken Barrel on April 1st 2012 in conjunction with our monthly meeting. <strong>Better get brewing!!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Urban Knaves of Grain, Dark Lager Competition &#8211; Feb 18th<\/h3>\n<p>Entries are due February 10, 2012 and judging will be held February 18, 2012.\u00a0 Entry fee is $7. Make checks payable to American Homebrewers Association.<\/p>\n<p>Hosted by the <a href=\"http:\/\/knaves.org\/\">Urban Knaves of Grain<\/a> (UKG) club of Batavia, IL, this competition covers BJCP category 4. Dark Lager subcategories are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>4a Dark American Lager<\/li>\n<li>4b Munich Dunkel<\/li>\n<li>4c Schwartzbier<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Entry Shipping:<\/p>\n<p>AHA COC<br \/>\nc\/o Doug Newberry<br \/>\n1215 Burnham Ln.<br \/>\nBatavia, IL 60510<\/p>\n<p>For more information, contact Doug Newberry at <a href=\"javascript:location.href='mailto:'+String.fromCharCode(100,111,117,103,46,110,101,119,98,101,114,114,121,64,97,116,116,46,110,101,116)+'?subject=Dark%20Lager%20Competition'\">doug.newberry@att.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Upcoming Club Only Competitions &#8211; 2012<\/h3>\n<p>Check out the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.homebrewersassociation.org\/pages\/competitions\/club-only-competitions\/schedule\/2011-2012-competition-year\">homebrewers association website<\/a> for a list of the 2012 club-only competitions on the schedule.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Beers Available in the Area<\/h2>\n<h3>Sunseed Food Coop (Cocoa Beach) &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/sunseedfoodcoop.com\/\">website<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Bottles:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hofstetten &#8211; Granit Eisbock<\/li>\n<li>Spike and Jerome&#8217;s &#8211; Collaboration of Spike from Terrapin and Jerome from BFM &#8211; Barley Ryne<\/li>\n<li>Thornbridge Hall Bracia &#8211; Dark Honey Ale<\/li>\n<li>Schneider and Sons &#8211; Nelson Sauvin<\/li>\n<li>Weyerbacher &#8211; Tiny Belgian Imperial Stout<\/li>\n<li>Christian Drouin poire &#8211; Peary<\/li>\n<li>BFM &#8211; La Dragonne<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Coasters Pub (Indian Harbor Beach) &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CoastersPub\">facebook<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Draft:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>On Cask &#8211; Erie Brewing&#8217;s Misery Bay IPADogfish Head &#8211; 90 Minute IPA<\/li>\n<li>Dogfish Head &#8211; Palo Santo<\/li>\n<li>Dogfish Head &#8211; Burton Baton 2010<\/li>\n<li>Dogfish Head &#8211; Burton Baton 2011<\/li>\n<li>Dogfish Head &#8211; India Brown Ale<\/li>\n<li>Dogfish Head &#8211; 60 Minute IPA<\/li>\n<li>Dogfish Head &#8211; My Antonia<\/li>\n<li>Dogfish Head &#8211; Immort Ale<\/li>\n<li>Dogfish Head &#8211; Olde School<\/li>\n<li>Dogfish Head &#8211; Life &amp; Limb<\/li>\n<li>Dogfish Head &#8211; Red &amp; White<\/li>\n<li>Dogfish Head &#8211; Sah&#8217;tea<\/li>\n<li>Dogfish Head &#8211; Hellhound Ale<\/li>\n<li>Dogfish Head &#8211; Chicory Stout<\/li>\n<li>Dogfish Head &#8211; Punkin&#8217; Ale<\/li>\n<li>Dogfish Head &#8211; Chateau Jiahu<\/li>\n<li>Dogfish Head &#8211; Raison D&#8217;Etra<\/li>\n<li>Dogfish Head &#8211; Midas Touch<\/li>\n<li>Dogfish Head &#8211; Theobroma<\/li>\n<li>Dogfish Head &#8211; Black &amp; Blue<\/li>\n<li>Dogfish Head &#8211; Festina Peche<\/li>\n<li>Dogfish Head &#8211; Faithfull Ale<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>World of Beer (Viera) <a href=\"http:\/\/viera.wobusa.com\">website<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Draft:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Look for a bunch of <a href=\"http:\/\/wobusa.com\/media\/RogueMenu_web.pdf\">Rogue beers for Roguepalooza<\/a>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>SAAZ Platinum Sponsor<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/ads.saaz.org\/delivery\/ck.php?zoneid=12\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ads.saaz.org\/delivery\/avw.php?zoneid=12\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Education &#8211; Yeast Washing: Reusing your Yeast<\/h2>\n<p>Washing yeast to reuse it in another batch of beer is a great technique to have in your home brewing arsenal. Yeast washing is a simple process used to separate the live yeast from the underlying trub (hops and spent grains) left at the bottom of your fermenter when making beer.\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.beersmith.com\/blog\/2008\/07\/25\/yeast-washing-reusing-your-yeast\/\">Read more here<\/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<p>We want to hear from you! Email <a href=\"mailto:editor@saaz.org?subject=Feedback\">editor@saaz.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this edition: Blowoff from the Prez Secretary&#8217;s Report Birthdays 2012 Dues Next Meeting &#8211; Holiday Party! Dec 10th! Upcoming Competitions &#8211; SAAZ Spring Fling! Local Events Beers Available in the Area Education SAAZ on Facebook Raffle Feedback SAAZ Platinum Sponsor Blow off from the Prez Welcome to the last Blow-off of the year and<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saaz.org\/cms\/december-2011-newsletter\/\" class=\"more-link themebutton\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","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-695","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-member-newsletters"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saaz.org\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/695","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=695"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.saaz.org\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/695\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":697,"href":"https:\/\/www.saaz.org\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/695\/revisions\/697"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saaz.org\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=695"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saaz.org\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=695"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saaz.org\/cms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=695"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}