Update

August 2024 Meeting Minutes

Number of Attendees: 26

Agenda / Minutes

  1. Introduce new board members and thank the outgoing board.
  2. Welcome and introductions of new attendees.
    • Taylor
    • Mark
    • Mike
    • Kevin
    • Mike
    • Dan
    • Jordan
  3. Food has been provided for the meeting and we’re hoping to have food/snacks regularly.
  4. CHAOS Beer Festival is Saturday August 24, and NUBS will have beers pouring and others attending
  5. Beer of the Quarter is approaching for the September 19 meeting.
    • BJCP guidelines say the Experimental Style means the beer cannot fit neatly into another BJCP category – but we say whatever. Bring out the beers and explain how it’s experimental.
  6. Beer of the Quarter suggestions for 2025
    • Bitters: English Ales
    • Saison / Farmhouse
    • German / Lagers
      • Concerns about lager capabilities dismissed as “lazy lager” or “hot lager” option could be interesting side-by-side comparison.
    • Board will pick final category and finalize 2025 Schedule.
  7. Treasurer Report:
    • We have about $2K in club funds
    • Board working to update bank/account access
  8. Board open to suggestions on how to spend club funds
    • Jim and Leah will be leading effort to organize events and educational opportunities with club funds
  9. A reminder, the website has a suggestion box for any feedback/ideas if unable to speak up in person
  10. A proposal, to allow one to two members to attend and sit in on board meetings; contact Dan if interested
  11. A note, the Board will be organizing fundraising opportunities in the coming year and will take suggestions. We’ll likely do another raffle/auction for the Holiday Party.
  12. There will not be another homebrew competition/festival at Mickey Finns this year.
    • Perfect Brewing Supply is going to organize another competition (no fest)
    • Shop will also continue to focus efforts on growing the homebrew competition/festival participation in the Mundelein Craft Beer Fest.
  13. Micro Matic has offered to come speak to the club if we can think of a topic for them to share.
  14. Perfect Brewing Updates
    • Sept 21, Phase Three Brewing Bushel of Apples Fest @ Paulus Park Lake Zurich
      • Will be pressing apples and selling non-alcoholic cider
    • Sept 21, Deerfield Harvest Festival
    • Wine / Grape season is approaching if interested, delivery is first week of October
  15. A Beers and Bikes event in October
    • Grab your bike and meet up with the club at Tonality, Tighthead and Mickey Finns
  16. We then had a show & tell of the Anvil all-in-one electric brewing systems from Jim and Clint as we discussed their experience using the systems. Tips and things to know if you are considering such setups.