START TIME: 7:28
END TIME: 9:19
HEADCOUNT: 15
GUESTS IN ATTENDANCE: NONE
TREASURER’S REPORT
- Only 6 paid members as of this meeting
- Can be paid via PayPal
PREVIOUS EVENTS
- RSB Gumbo Cookoff at LA Homebrew – Joe T. takes the Golden Spoon!!!
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Bataille des Bieres hosted by The Dead Yeast Society – February 5th
- RSB Chili Cookoff at LA Homebrew – February 6th – Chili must contain at least 1 beer, preferably a homebrew – Bring entries starting at 2 p.m.; judging to begin at 3 p.m. – Label any allergens – Club will provide bowls and spoons
- Basin Brew Fest hosted by Morgan City Main Street – March 26th
- Zapp’s International Beer Fest hosted by LSU Rural Life Museum – April 2nd
- Boot Brew Fest hosted by Lakeview Park and Beach – April 23rd
- RedStick BrewOff and Crawfish Boil – April 30th at LA Homebrew – Beer styles for the competition are Kveik Yeast Beer (any style) and DIPA
- BJCP Judge Training and Testing – Tasting Exam expected to be in June. Online test must be completed/passed prior. Contact Paul P. to be added to the list for further information. RSB will provide Beer Off Flavor and Sensory Training Kits for those interested in taking the Tasting Exam.
- Beer Prize Pool – Gift Cards to LA Homebrew will be given out at the end of the year from TWO random drawings, ONE for Festivals and ONE for Competitions. Entries are received by entering beer into a sanctioned, judged homebrew competition (paid entry receipt required) AND/OR by providing a keg of beer for any festival in which RSB participates.
CRAFT BEER NEWS
- Special Guest – Cary Koch, Executive Director of the Louisiana Craft Brewers Guild
- Agile Brewing – Plumbing is the last construction inspection; will have over 20 beers available for opening day
- Tin Roof – King Cake Cream Ale and Coffee & Donuts Parade Ground Coffee Porter are out
- Gnarly Barley – Resolution Wrecker IPA Crowlers are avaliable
HOMEBREW COMPETITIONS
Bluebonnet Brew Off 2022 – Taking entries and filling up quickly
Boot Brew Fest – Entry window is 2/1/2022 to 3/5/2022
CLUB NEWS
N/A
TECHNICAL TIDBIT
- N/A
MONTHLY STYLE Kentucky Common (27A)
- Commercial Example – NONE
- Homebrew Examples – Pat G, Greg R, Dylan G, Joe T, Paul P, David W
- Bonus beers: NONE
2022 Styles
January: 27A – Kentucky Common
February: 11C – English Strong Bitter (ESB)
March: 15C – Irish Extra Stout
April: Any BJCP 2015 Style – Brew Your Best!
May: 7A – Vienna Lager
June: Any Fruited Sour
July: 23 – Malt Liquor
August: 21B – Specialty IPA
September: 3D – Czech Dark Lager
October: 6A – Märzen
November: 26D – Belgian Dark Strong
December: 20C – Imperial Stout
