Monthly Archives: January 2016

February meeting 2/15, 7pm @ Barleys Brewing Downtown

What

SODZ Monthly Meeting

When

Monday, February 15th 2016
7pm

Where

Barleys Brewing Company
467 N. High Street
Columbus, OH 43215

We are meeting in the basement. Meter parking should be free.

Food

Full menu

Agenda

  • Officer Report
  • Officer Nominations
  • Tinctures – Nick Filipow

Club Competition

British Invasion
In preparation for BBF this will be all styles British. This includes English Pale Ale (8), Scottish and Irish Ale (9), English Brown Ale (11), Porter (12), Stout (Everything but American Stout, 13E) and English IPA (14A).

Winner will get a $25 gift card from a local homebrew store.

Bring your entries to the meeting and give to Gautam.

January 2015 Meeting Minutes

The January meeting was held at Brew Brothers, 42 brewers were in attendance.

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President Will called the meeting to order. Will gave a reminder for BBF competition. Window closes Saturday February 13th at 1:00 pm! Please register entries and to volunteer on the competition site. One subject of note, Drop-Off windows: these are listed for each of the drop off locations (for a reason), Gentiles is Jan 29 – Feb 13th, Seventh Son is SHORTER Feb 5th – Feb 12th, this is for space and logistical requirements so please DON’T drop your entries off early. If you have special needs you can contact me at shielwj@gmail.com.

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Secretary Richard announced the Ohio State Fair is looking for someone to get sponsorship for category winners. This will involve calling and coordinating donations from various businesses. If interested email Jeff Berry geef24@yahoo.com.

Richard gave a reminder on all the ways members can communicate with the club:

Treasurer Dave reported that SODZ raised $1739.68 from the Beer for Boobs competition and was able to send our donation to Beer for Boobs for breast cancer research.

Membership director Gautam, says we have about 170 paid members.

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Steve Henry gave a talk on Gruit Beers. These are beers made with various herbs and spices instead of hops. Steve had samples of various herbs laid out to see and smell as well as herbs steeped as a tea to smell and taste. For more information Steve provided a list of commonly used herbs along with how to use located here. Recommended additional reading is Sacred Herbs and Healing Beers and website www.gruitale.com

Vice President Ryan Torres talked about the next upcoming meeting, talked about some of the beers they are brewing at Brew Brothers and gave a tour of the brewery.

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More pictures here.

January Meeting 1/18, 7pm @ Brew Brothers

What

SODZ Monthly Meeting

When

Monday, January 18th 2016
7pm

Where

Brew Brothers
6000 South High Street
Columbus, OH, 43207

We are meeting in the raised area by the hostess stand. Enter the restaurant through the patio and turn right past the bar.
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This meeting is homebrew friendly, but be extremely discreet!

  • Absolutely, do not try to bring homebrew through the main casino. There are armed guards that will very politely escort you out.
  • Bring homebrew in a covered bag or container. Don’t walk in with just a 6-pack holder.
  • Homebrew will be placed in brewery area until after official meeting.

Food

Full menu

Agenda

  • Officer Report
  • Gruit/Herbs – Steve Henry
  • Brewery Tour – Ryan Torres

Club Competition

Beermagedon.
Beers 8% ABV and bigger. This again is a wide open category where the only criteria is that your beer needs to be 8% ABV or more.

Winner will get a $25 gift card from a local homebrew store.

Bring your entries to the meeting and give to Gautam.