July Meeting 2023 - 20/7/23
Present: Andrew Rostas, Craig Grant, Nigel Hayes, Jeremy Dell, Adam & Sam Walker, Jodie & Stephen McLean, Jake Rowland, Justin Samuels, David Pontin, David Lamotte, Stu Farrelly, Adam
Craig: President’s welcome.
Recap of new and continuing committee members:
Craig Grant taking over as club President
Andrew continues as Secretary/Treasurer
Stephen & Jodie McLean - Events/Activities Officer(s)
David Lamotte (continuing) Nigel Hayes - Education Officer(s)
David Pontin & Justin Samuels - Comms/Social Media
HUB Comp wrap up:
Generally positive feedback from all involved. The club managed to make a profit! Which is always a good thing! Big thanks to all involved in organising and running the event.
Next Month’s Meeting is at Foghorn. Reminder: please don't bring any homebrew for consumption at the venue. Shaun wants to know what topic - yeast blending has been suggested.
Looking forward:
Bitter n’ Twisted - coming up
1 keg of beer = 1 ticket
We need helpers and beers
There will be rosters and jobs so keep an eye out.
Don't forget RSAs - Andrew will send around an email to those who don’t have their RSA details registered with HUB.
Other Business:
Next Saturday Eastern Brewers comp 29th - more details coming if they require assistance.
The committee has spoken to Grainfed about hosting, just need a date - J&S McLean to confirm
Xmas party looking into the first week of December - J&S McLean to confirm
Club fees are due $60 - bank details have been on the last few HUB invite emails. They are the same as they have been for some time. Contact Andrew via hunterunitedbrewers@gmail.com if you need them.
Technical Presentation:
Nigel Hayes: SMaSH beer plus 1 - Looking forward to the next brew challenge
July Stout Brew Challenge:
7 Stouts presented. Places were voted:
1st - Jake Rowland
2nd - Justin Samuels
3rd - Nigel Hayes
Well done everyone!