Anyone who brews their own beer is a REAL SOB!

June 19, 2013 Meeting Agenda

Submitted by georgedamonkey on

Meeting starts promptly at 7PM
Be sure to wet your whistle before the meeting begins – not sure what to get? Shawn can help you to pick the perfect beer.

  • Treasurer’s Report (Steve)
                   Current balance:               $983.30
  • New members & faces in the crowd. (Mark)
  • Demo of brewing related tasks.
                    Yeast Conservation – forthcoming - Jody                

Current 2013 Club Activities.

  • Brewery Tour (Jeff & Becky)
    July 13th
    Point 11AM
    OSO 1PM, 10% discount on homebrew shop purchases by  SOBs
    Central Waters (continue to investigate tour opportunity)
    Will need final commitment on Wednesday meeting.
          30 max……..currently at 28…with some maybe’s.
          Due to tight schedule….will encourage bus munchies between tours
          Pick up point 76/41 park & ride.
          Departure time to be finalized (9:00 being a likely time)
          Will require pre-pay commitment
          Bus cost $450
          $25/persons includes bus and tour entries.
  • Beer Barons Tour (Milwaukee area Brew Club) meeting
    Still time to commit (Open to non-beer club  members as well)
          Contacts:
                khamus@charter.net       920-219-2013,
                steve.mikolajczak@qg.com
                jayelisea94@hotmail.com
                Current head-count at 26
                Bus cost- ~$20, Meeting entry $5
           Pick Up Points
                 Appleton              41/Breezewood park/ride             3:30
                 Oshkosh               41/26 park/ride  (see below)         4:00
                 Fond du Lac           Applebee’s                                       4:30
                 Fond du Lac(2)      Bublitz                                                5:00
                 Meeting begins @ 7:00
                 Return times estimated between midnight/1:00AM
                 Bring snacks to pass
  • Brews & Blues – SATURDAY, June 22, 4:00-8:00
    If you've signed up to volunteer, come to gate, ID self as SOB volunteer. Nick will give more info at the meeting.
    Set-Up crew: on site by 2:30
    Brewers: Provisions to be on site by 3:30 MINIMUM
    • Volunteers:
      • 4:00-5:00: Travis Sullivan, Mike Douglas, Mike Schlosser, Megan Higgins, Michael Udelhoven
      • 5:00-6:00: Jody Cleveland, Michelle Rosenberg, Lee Reiherzer, Kevin Lentzen
      • 6:00-7:00: Chuck Tomsovic, Marge Tomsovic, Mike Engel, Mark Stanek
      • 7:00-8:00: Eric & Heidi, Jeff Eaton, Becky Gall, Kurt Roberts, Bryce Hinsch
    • PROVISIONS:
      Beer
      Peoples Beer - Jody Cleveland
      Summer Saison - Travis Sullivan
      You Want More (Belgian Dubbel) - Mark Stanek
      Chief Oshkosh - Lee Reiherzer
      Polish Pilsner - Chuck Tomsovic
      Lemon Weasel Weiss - Eric & Heidi Hunter
      The Brother Felonious (Belgian Dubbel) - Mike Schlosser
      Buffalo Mike's Pumpernickel Rye (Commercial Version) - Mike Engel
      Buffalo Mike's Pumpernickel Rye (Homebrewed Version) - Mike Engel
      Ginger Beer - Megan Higgins
      Old Codger Saison - Kevin Lentzen
      Raspberry Wheat - Michael Udelhoven & Krystal Holmes
      Dark Red Amber - Michael Udelhoven & Krystal Holmes
      1860s Oshkosh Saloon Beer - Lee Reiherzer
      Organic Oatmeal Stout - Jeff Eaton
      Cedar Aged IPA - Tyler Demge

      Meads & Wines
      The Al Jacobson Experience (Various Wines)
      Traditional Mead (Orange Blossom) - Mike Douglas
      Apple Pie Mead - Kurt Roberts
      Cran-Raspberry Mead - Kurt Roberts
      Summer Hummer Tart Mead - Bryce Hinsch
    • Specialty Pour Schedule

      5:00-6:00PM
      Peoples Beer - Jody
      Chief Oshkosh - Lee
      (feature two classic Oshkosh beers together again)

      6:00-7:00PM
      Buffalo Mike’s Pumpernickel Rye (commercial version)
      (a club member makes a commercial batch, nuff said)

      7:00-8:00PM
      Lemon Weasel Weiss - Eric & Heidi Hunter
      (end the day with a refreshing beer)
  • Caskets & Casks
    We're Locked in
    Location:             Oshkosh Convention Center
    Date:                    Nov 2nd
    Looking for a club member to supply/bring homebrew equip to display @ homebrew education booth.
    Beer list will soon be established (Google-Based like Blues & Brews) so that menu preparation may commence. Central Wisconsin Vintners and Brewers will participate
  • SOB Munchies
    June cheese pairing…Check out this link for making your selection - http://www.greensbeverages.com/beerandcheese.shtml
    July meeting needs a volunteer
  • SOB Merchandise
    T-shirts are in…….bring your money.
    Bottle openers….roughly $3………will not be available in time for Brews & Blues

Brews n' Blues

For the past 17 summers, the Oshkosh Jaycees have held an annual microbrew and music festival to raise money for local deserving charities. With more than 30 brewers on hand, attendees have the opportunity to sample over 100 brews while enjoying background music from several local bands.

To encourage increased ticket sales, BNB is going “undercover” with cover bands, instead of our usual blues bands.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

$30 advance general admission / $45 at the door
$50 VIP, limited quantity! Includes food from O’Marro’s, tent, water and lounging.

Tickets will be mailed out ONE MONTH prior to event date and includes $8 shipping charge. Pick-up tickets will be available at will call the day of the event.

Visit the official Brews n' Blues website for more information.

Here is a list of the beers, wines and meads we will have down at Brews and Blues, including homebrewed versions of Peoples Beer and Chief Oshkosh together again in Oshkosh.

  • Chief Oshkosh (Classic American Pilsener)
  • Peoples Beer (Munich Helles)
  • Saision
  • Belgian Bruin
  • Polish Pilsner
  • Lemon Weasel Weiss
  • Begain Dubbel
  • Pumpernickel Rye
  • Ginger Beer
  • Saison
  • Fruit Beer
  • American Amber
  • American Dark Lager
  • Organic Chocolate Oatmeal Stout
  • Wines - Misc
  • Traditional Mead (Orange Blossom)
  • Apple Pie Mead
  • TBA Mead
  • Mead-Summer Hummer--TART

Curious how beer is made? Have questions? We will be having a homebrew demonstration during the event.

Hope to see you there!

Date: 
Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 4:00pm to 8:00pm

May 15, 2013 Meeting Agenda

Submitted by georgedamonkey on

Treasurer’s Report (Steve)

New members & faces in the crowd. (Mark)

  • Upcoming Activities (see below)

Demo of brewing related tasks.

  • Will have a sign up sheet for what member may want to learn and what members may be able to demonstrate.
  • Examples include “Wine Preparation Demo”….”Yeast Culturing Demo”

Post meeting chat – Note to club for discussion topic

Current 2013 Club Activities.

  • Brewery Tour (Jeff & Becky)
    July 13th
    Point 11AM, OSO 1PM, Central Waters (continue to investigate tour opportunity)
    Will be asking for final commitment at June Mtg.
    30 max……..currently at 16.
    Due to tight schedule….will encourage bus munchies between tours.
  • Beer Barons Tour (Milwaukee area Brew Club) meeting
    contact Kevin Hamus, Steve Mikolajczak or Keven Jelic
    khamus@charter.net    920-219-2013, steve.mikolajczak@qg.com, jayelisea94@hotmail.com
    Or, signup online
    Jeff Eaton will be brewing to represent SOBs…any others.
    Bus cost- $10, Meeting entry $5.
    Multiple pick up points…..Oshkosh should ID location (close to Hwy 41)
  • Big Brew Day (May 4th) – Great opportunity to brew for Brews/Blues
    Quick comment from the crowd
    How about another similar event for fall….prep for Cask & Caskets
  • Brews & Blues (June 22, 4-8)                         Main contact: Nick Belville
    Updates (Nick or Lee)
    Need to sign up by_______date
    Need to have “front” money for making change
    Need to coordinate tapping system…any changes from prior
    Providers and pourers must register
  • Caskets & Casks (October)
    First meeting was held to weigh plus/delta of 2012, align tasks
    #1 concern, Beckets has no available Saturdays (Oct/Nov)
    Committee investigating options

SOB Munchies

  • May – Julie Lawson…………..need a new volunteer……or it’s popcorn
  • June cheese pairing…Check out this link for making your selection
    http://www.greensbeverages.com/beerandcheese.shtml
  • Soup night….only opening is August. Soup/warm month….maybe we can juggle schedule

SOB Merchandise

  • T-shirts
    • Limit colors (6)
      Unique (camo) can be done….but additional
      To include “V” neck option
      $15/each
      Will order 24 above club order
      Medium to sell at 10 for brews/blues…just to get rid of surplus
  • Bottle openers….roughly $3

Additional (See Chuck if interested)

  • WISCONSIN BEER CLUBS: North Region Open BJCP Beer Judge Written Proficiency Exam
  • AHA Club Only Competition

Beer Buffet

  • Bringing a beer to the meeting? Print out a Beer Mat to fill out and bring with you. This will also be made available at our meeting.

The SOBs Big Brew Day 2013

Here’s what it looks like when a bunch of SOBs get together to brew beer in a parking lot. Big Brew Day 2013 was incredible. Thanks to everybody who came out and made it such a great day. Special thanks to Shawn O’Marro for giving us a place to make it happen.

April 17, 2013 Meeting Agenda

Submitted by georgedamonkey on

Treasurer’s Report

New members & faces in the crowd.

Events

1) Big Brew Day (May 4)

  • Who plans to attend
  • Tentative start time of 8AM . All brewing/clean-up to be complete by 4PM..
  • Alignment has been made with O’Marro's.
    • Electrical & Water available.
  • Will attempt put all the wagons in a circle
  • Communication available via Facebook/Webpage
  • Past practice of community grill
  • Committee interest or bring your own snacks for the day

2) Brews & Blues (June 22, 4-8PM)

  • Online sign up sheet for workers and styles being brought
  • Would like to incorporate dedicated release times for a couple select beers.
  • Patrick Tribbey to provide brewing demo

3) Beer Trip (North)

  • Communication on opportunities to tour Breweries.

4) Beer Barons Trip

5) Casks & Caskets Committee

  • 6 months  away
  • Need to establish 2013 committee

6) August

  • The gracious hosting of the annual Summer Pontoon Meeting has come to an end. Suggestions for an alternative are welcome.
  • Sigh-up to be provided

Parking lot of discussions of future meetings

  • Mike's Brew at Stone Cellar – If Mike can fix a date, we can introduce that to the club
  • May meeting: The Beer & Cheese tasting for the June meeting.
  • May: Bryce's idea for tasting beer
  • August Meeting: Amend by-laws.
  • Beer Trip (south)

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