Central Oregon Homebrewers Organization

Meeting wrap-up 2/17/10

First off thanks to Thom, Jeff, Glen, and Randy for the use of their great shop, Tim for the presentation, Dylan for the bitchen TV that allowed us all to see what was going on. Jeremy for the food, Bill for the new faces, and the committee members for doing all the actual work.

ProMash tutorial (Tim K)
Highlights- PM has individual calculators, and inventory functions (this will be great for the club), ability to share recipes.

I'm toying with the idea of doing two educational presentations at the next meeting 1. judging etiquette. 2. keg rebuilding email me bmarlowe9@hotmail.com and let me know if this is too much.

Business

Committee Report:

Club Brew System:
The burners are in, and we'll be having a work party on Sunday.

Quarterly Comp (Thanks to Don G. for running the event, and Tim K for organizing)
Jen's house The web site will be updated shortly
Entries due at the brew shop by the close of business on 3/5.

Judging and steward volunteers: One steward is still needed contact Tim k or Brian

SpringFling:
Entries due at the Brew Shop by the close of business on 4/17, Comp will be held at the Lutheran Church on Brosterhouse. More details to follow.

KLCC Competition results: Our very own Maura, Tom G, and Brett walked away with ribbons (congratulations guys, and gal)

Group Brews
March: Jenn Kopp (also the Quarterly comp judging and results)
Head Brewer: Jen Kopp; Assistant Brewer:____________

April: Curtis E. (smoked fish, please)
May: Jerry O.

Welcome new faces (Bill)
Not only does COHO welcome Bill's new recruits we rig the raffle so they win.

Food: Again huge thanks to Jeremy for bringing the grub. Lets do food potluck style in the future, volunteers_________ (that means you).

Thanks for bringing your own glass/mug, paying your dues, and being a great group to spend a Wednesday evening with.

Toast: To beer and knowledge
Thank you's Tom, Jeff, Randi, Glen
Educational Portion: Sanitation (Brett)
Always remember the trinity of sanitation: 1. Contact time 2. Mechanical removal 3. Consentration.
Brett highlighted PBW and StarSan
PBW needs to be mixed with water between 120-160 degrees. If you let it rest over night all of the organic muck should flush out
Brett does not recommend reusing PBW
StarSan: Don't fear the foam.
benfits it has a short contact time, and it isn't prone to staining like idophor.
Q&A during the social hour- If anyone would like to add some insight gleaned during the Q&A please inform the club
Thanks so much Brett for sharing your knowledge.
The educational portions for the next couple of months can be found below. (I know I use a ton of wiki's and that drives some of you nutz but it's the easiest way for me to organize club stuff in a public setting.
http://wiki.cohomebrewers.org/Monthly_meeting_schedule
Update on Springfling
Dates 4/24
Committee: Brian, Brett, Larry, Someone else volunteered but I've misplaced paper that wrote the names own on. Email me bmarlowe9@hotmail.com.
KLCC Brew Comp
Brew shop is a drop off point (deadline 2/5/10 by 5pm)
Bottling gun available (contact: Evan Clark; Brett Thomas floppingoscar101@hotmail.com; or Tim Koester sailortim@gmail.com; thanks guys for making your equipment available.
Club t-shirts
All new and renewing members will get a new club tee-shirt.
We also have a couple of hoodies available for $20 dollars.
Committee reports
Update on group brew system: Email Tim Koester (sailortim@gmail.com) if you would like to help the day of the frame build (TBA). Don't forget to bring safty equipment. If you are interested in welding you should come out.
Update on quarterly comps
http://wiki.cohomebrewers.org/Quarterly_Competitions most of your question will be answered if you look at this page
Group brews
December beer: Maybe alittle under attenuated, but drinkable. if your interested in the recipe it can be found on the wiki. http://wiki.cohomebrewers.org/Group_Brew_Planning
January Group brew: Gary's house, a porter was brewed and currently under 30 psi. We'll get a preview of the March competition style at the Febuary meeting. ("I love it when a plan comes together" Hannibal)
February Group brew: Jason Garrett will host this event on 2/6/10 as 2/7/10 is superbowl sunday. Again you can check out the wiki for info in the comming weeks
Food:
Tom Gilles recomended that more members bring snacks. Good idea Tom
Jeremy has also volunteered be bring a protien, Thanks Jeremy.
I know many members have a hard time using the wiki, but I've set up a club-meeting food wiki to help organize a bit.
http://wiki.cohomebrewers.org/Food-Club_Meetings#Feburay_17th.2C_2010
Adjourn
Keggle Gary Wirt was the big winner of the Keggle, It couldn't have gone to a more deserving member, with the possible exeption of me.
Sensory analysis sign up: if you would like to be included in the next session please email me bmarlowe9@hotmail.com, Maura you're already signed up.