Present: Jerry Ford, Alan Church, Craig Tessier, Ryan Jilek, Jeremiah Thorpe, Michael Kreitinger and Jon Stika.<\/p>\n
Beer of the Month from Town & Country Liquors was LaBatt Blue Light Lime.\u00a0 Blue Light Lime was a very clear straw color with a very prominent lime aroma.\u00a0 The beer had a flavor of lime and candy-like fruitiness reminiscent of Necco wafers & Dots with a slightly malty dry finish.<\/p>\n
Discussed the invitation from the Institute of Barley and Malt Sciences of Fargo, ND for the club to participate in the Best of the Best Wheat and Barley Research Update scheduled for February 7, 2012 in Dickinson, ND.\u00a0 Discussed wort aeration and yeast pitching rates for successful fermentation.\u00a0 Mentioned that Dale will be heading to Minneapolis on the weekend and will pick up any requested brewing supplies for club members at Midwest Brewing Supplies.<\/p>\n
Ryan brought a Hefeweizen and an IPA made with New Zealand hop varieties.\u00a0 Jon brought an Ordinary Bitter made from the left over Midwest kit.\u00a0 Alan brought an Ordinary Bitter brewed with unknown hops grown in his yard and an English Barleywine.\u00a0 Craig brought an Autumn Amber Ale.\u00a0 Mike brought an Oatmeal Stout.\u00a0 Jerry brought a Belgian quad and hard cider.\u00a0 Jeremiah brought an English Barleywine.<\/p>\n
Jerry, Jon, Alan, Ryan, Mike and Jeremiah paid 2012 dues.\u00a0 Jerry paid for his own BYO renewal and that of one friend, Alan paid for his own BYO renewal and that of one friend.\u00a0 Jon, Ryan, Mike, Craig and Jeremiah paid for BYO renewals.<\/p>\n
A drawing was held, won by Jerry, for a bottle of mead and bag of coffee made by Ryan.<\/p>\n
Jon Stika
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