October Meeting Minutes 2024

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LBG October Meeting Minutes
7 p.m. October 10th, 2024

Presentation slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/ ... e1ccc_0_87
Presenters: Officers

VISITORS/ NEW MEMBERS
no new members


HOMEBREW
stouts, IPA, and lagers oh my!


UPCOMING EVENTS
October Hoppy Hour-- Thursday, Oct 3rd (TBD)
October Meeting Thursday Oct. 10th
November Hoppy Hour Thursday Nov 7th Burger Stand
November Meeting Thursday Nov. 14th
Holiday Party--Dec 7th
January Hoppy hour Thursday, Jan 2nd
January Guild Meeting Thursday Jan 9th


ANNOUNCEMENTS
Brewfest info:
# Sold Dollars # Used
Adult Tickets 83 $4,425 77
Child/DD Tickets 17 255 10
100 $4,680 87

Complimentary-Pledge 54
Complimentary 40

Holiday Party food sign up. If interested in providing a
Turkey or Ham please volunteer. LBG will reimburse you.
Only 6 volunteers needed. Everyone else is encouraged to
provide a side dish.
Holiday beer exchange. Bring a 6 pack of beer for the beer exchange.
Can be commercial or homebrew. You will get a random 6 pack in return.
Please bring beer that you would be happy to receive.
Shawnee Bus Tour: still under construction!


OFFICER REPORTS

Treasurer
member voted dues increase takes effect this year. 71 paid members so far.
September Income: $2,733.17
Dues: $30
Interest: $0.17
Brewfest: $3,346.00
Expenses: $4,027.90
brewfest: $2,733.17
Campground: $600
Ionos- $8.71
PayPal fees: $72.85
Current balance:
Savings: $4,005.26
Checking: $3,910.19
PayPal: $93.87
Cash: $773


Total: $8,782.32


SEMINAR
How to brew Imperial Stout
Imperial stouts are strong, dark beers with higher alcohol (8-12% ABV).
Flavors: Expect roasted malt, chocolate, coffee, and dark fruits.
These beers are meant for sipping and savoring slowly.
Malts: Use roasted barley, chocolate malt, caramel malt for richness.
Hops: Opt for Magnum or Centennial for bitterness.
Yeast: Strong ale yeast that can handle high alcohol.
Extras: Consider adding coffee or vanilla for depth.

TASTING
McClure's Colorado treats. guild member McClure brought beer
back from his Colorado trip for us all to enjoy.
Please see the slides for a full run down
and thank you McClure.