August 2018 Minutes

William Lee hosted the August, 2018 B.A.S.H. meeting and pool party on Sunday the 12th at his home in Corpus Christi. El Presidente Mike Wojdyla called the meeting to order and thanked our host. Treasurer Tom Freund gave his report and collected dues for 2018 – 2019 from a few more members.

Vice President For Other Stuff Elizabeth Ackman announced our upcoming suite party at the CC Hooks game on Thursday, September 6th. For details, see the club Facebook page or stay tuned for the announcement e-mail. Vice President for Competitions Kyle Hotz collected last-minute entries for this months’ AHA-sponsored competition. All entries are eligible for Best Of Show points. Extract beers are eligible for Homebrewer Of The Year points. Results will be announced at the September meeting.

Erin from the Art Center of CC announced the upcoming 1/2K By The Bay Beer Run at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 1. A sign-up sheet was passed around for volunteers who are encouraged to show up at the Arts Alive festival grounds from 8-8:30 a.m. on race day.

Cory Mathews of Lazy Beach conducted the brewing education with a report on fermentation. He discussed yeast starters, diacetyl rests, secondary fermentation and lagering. Yeast and bacteria were available for viewing under a microscope.

As we wolfed down William’s pulled pork and ribs, we enjoyed new homebrews from Tim Grace (IPA), Wild Bill Lehfeld (Czech premium pale lager/amber lager/dark lager), Larry Sommers (watermelon wheat/jalapeno cilantro watermelon wheat/Big Brew honey pilsner), Jeremy Van Horn (cherry cider) and Scott Wilson (azacca pale ale/bacon beer). Commercial beers were shared by Tim (Half Acre Tuna Extra Pale Ale), Joe Haug (Shiner Oktoberfest), Cory (Lazy Beach Poblano Wit/Skinny Dipper Kombucha/Summer Stout), Phil Sims (101 North Brewery Naughtyaud Imperial Stout) and Scott (Karbach Hopadillo).

Several members cooled off in William’s pool. No one impersonated Esther Williams.

Upcoming B.A.S.H. events:

6-Sept-18: Hooks suite party

9-Sept-18: B.A.S.H. meeting (Mark Woerner)

14-Oct-18: B.A.S.H. meeting (need host, competition: BOS open/HBOY amber and brown American beer, BJCP 19A, 19C)

3-Nov-18: Iron Mash XV (B&J’s Pizza on Staples at Timbergate, team brewing competition)

11-Nov-18: B.A.S.H. meeting (need host, competition: BOS open/HBOY spiced beer, BJCP 30A-C)

2-Dec-18: B.A.S.H. meeting (Carroll Pate NOTE: 1ST SUNDAY)

Thanks again William, keep on brewin’ and we’ll see you at the Hooks suite party and Mark Woerner’s!

July 2018 Minutes

The July, 2018 B.A.S.H. meeting was held on Sunday the 8th at B&J’s Pizza on Staples, hosted by Paul Holder. El Presidente Mike Wojdyla called the meeting to order, thanked Paul and B&J’s and welcomed new members Sean Clair, Scott & Maggie Wilson and Tim & Mary Kay Schultz..  Treasurer Tom Freund gave his report and collected dues for 2018 - 2019.

Jessica Fearn reported on the club outings in May and June to see the CC Hooks. Another outing was held on July 26th. No brewing education was conducted this month, but Cory Mathews will report on fermentation next month. Jack Heim and Carroll Pate recently attended founding member Jake Garrett’s burial at sea. We made a final toast to Jake. William Lee has some baseball cards to give away to anyone with interest.

As we eagerly devoured B&J’s pizza courtesy of Paul, we enjoyed Paul’s rye stout and German blonde from Jim Hildreth and Carroll. We also made a dent on B&J’s inventory of draft, bottled and canned beers.

Judges scores from the June competition are in:

Wild Bill Lehfeld – BJCP 3D Czech Dark Lager 41.5 points

Wild Bill Lehfeld – BJCP 3C Czech Amber Lager 39 points

Wild Bill Lehfeld – BJCP 26D Belgian Dark Strong Ale 37.5 points

Mark Quade – BJCP 3B Czech Premium Pale Lager 35 points

Wild Bill Lehfeld – BJCP 3B Czech Premium Pale Lager 32.5 points

The Homebrewer of the Year competition was for Czech lagers, BJCP 3A-D. Wild Bill earned 2 points for 1st place and 1 point for 2nd place. After 3 of 6 2018 competitions, cumulative HBOY points are as follows:

Wild Bill – 5 points

Rob Sullivan – 3 points

Larry Sommers – 1 point

The Best of Show competition was open to any style. Wild Bill earned 5 points for 1st place, 4 points for 2nd place, 3 points for 3rd place and 1 point for 5th place. Mark earned 2 points for 4th place. After 3 of 6 2018 compeitions, cumulative BOS points are as follows:

Wild Bill – 52 points

Rob – 20 points

Larry – 20 points

Mark – 12 points

Aggie Bill Hughen – 8 points

Carroll – 4 points

Paul – 3 points

Our upcoming August competition will be AHA sponsored.

Upcoming B.A.S.H. events:

12-Aug-18: B.A.S.H. meeting AND POOL PARTY (William Lee, competition: BOS open/HBOY >51% extract challenge)

9-Sept-18: B.A.S.H. meeting (Mark Woerner)

14-Oct-18: B.A.S.H. meeting (need host, competition: BOS open/HBOY amber and brown American beer, BJCP 19A, 19C)

3-Nov-18: Iron Mash XV (B&J’s Pizza on Staples at Timbergate, team brewing competition)

11-Nov-18: B.A.S.H. meeting (need host, competition: BOS open/HBOY spiced beer, BJCP 30A-C)

Thanks again Paul and B&J’s, keep on brewin’ and we’ll see you at William Lee’s pool !

June 2018 Minutes

Lou Needleman hosted the June, 2018 B.A.S.H. meeting on Sunday the 10th at a house he owns in Corpus Christi. El Presidente Mike Wojdyla called the meeting to order and thanked our host after we ate.  Treasurer Tom Freund gave his report and reminded everyone dues for the 2018-2019 fiscal year are due next month.

In old business, the officer nominating committee(Paul Holder, Aggie Bill Hughen and Tom) developed a slate of candidates to serve during the next year – President, Mike Wojdyla; V.P. for Plans and Programs, Elizabeth Ackman; V.P. for Competitions, Kyle Hotz; Secretary, Wild Bill Lehfeld and Treasurer, Tom Freund. The officers were voted in unanimously, despite scattered boos, hisses and inappropriate gestures. Elizabeth reported on the B.A.S.H. Hooks outing on May 24th. Another club outing is planned for the game on “Thirsty Thursday” June 21st. See the B.A.S.H. Facebook page for your ticket discount code and stay tuned for a possible July outing.

In new business, Tom presented the brewing education topic – a short history of hops and his experience with growing hops in Corpus Christi. Cascade grows pretty well if it’s in the sun, sheltered from the wind, well watered and in sandy soil. Fungus is a threat in winter. Rhizomes can be cut in early March. Hops appear with the 2nd year crop. After 5-6 years you will need to plant a new root ball.

We congratulated Kyle on the upcoming opening of his homebrew supply shop in Habeeb Square. Phil Sims announced his retirement from United Airlines.

The Homebrewer of the Year competition this month was for Czech lagers, BJCP 3A-D. The Best of Show competition was open to any style. Kyle collected competition beers for judging offsite. Results will be announced at the July meeting. Our upcoming August competition will be AHA sponsored.
Before the meeting began we feasted on Lou’s amazing Indian food, washing it down with new homebrews by Walt Crawford (Hop Head Double IPA), Paul (Belgian strong golden ale) and Rusty Keyes (ESB). Commercial beers included Tom’s Real Ale Axis IPA, Adam Klager’s Stone Tangerine IPA, Brad Klager’s Jester King RU55 Barrel Aged Sour Red and Dogfish Head Sea Quench and Lou’s Goose Island Green Line Pale Ale, Santa Fe Pale and Nut Brown Ales.

Upcoming B.A.S.H. events:
21-June-18: Corpus Christi Hooks game, 7:05 p.m.
8-Jul-18: B.A.S.H. meeting (B&J’s Pizza on Staples at Timbergate, hosted by Paul Holder)
12-Aug-18: B.A.S.H. meeting (need host, competition: BOS open/HBOY >51% extract challenge)
9-Sept-18: B.A.S.H. meeting (Mark Woerner)
14-Oct-18: B.A.S.H. meeting (need host, competition: BOS open/HBOY amber and brown American beer, BJCP 19A, 19C)
3-Nov-18: Iron Mash XV (B&J’s Pizza on Staples at Timbergate, team brewing competition)
11-Nov-18: B.A.S.H. meeting (need host, competition: BOS open/HBOY spiced beer, BJCP 30A-C)
Thanks again Lou, congratulations Phil, keep on brewin’ and we’ll see you at the Hooks game !

May 2018 Minutes

The May, 2018 B.A.S.H. meeting was hosted by John and Nikki Daniels on Sunday the 20th at their home in Rockport. El Presidente Mike Wojdyla called the meeting to order, thanked our hosts and welcomed guest  Dave Heim, Jack’s brother. We all wish Vice President for Competitions Daniel Fearn a speedy recovery after his recent hospitalization. Treasurer Tom Freund reported a healthy club balance after recent expenditures for two canopies and Big Brew supplies.

Speaking of Big Brew, Larry Sommers brewed the stout and Rob Sullivan brewed the honey lager. We can sample the finished beers at the July meeting.

In new business Paul Holder, Tom and Aggie Bill Hughen will nominate a slate of candidates for officer elections in June. They will meet at 9:15 p.m. Friday, May 25 at B&J’s Pizza on SPID. All club members are welcome to participate. Our club outing to the Corpus Christi Hooks baseball game is this Thirsty Thursday, May 24. Buy your tickets online using the promo code “BASH”. The game is at 7:05 p.m. vs. Springfield. Zymurgy Magazine has agreed to publish Steve Cook’s article about our club collaboration jalapeño blonde ale brew with Lazy Beach Brewing.

Our AHA sponsored club-only competition last month drew a total of 9 entries, four of which qualified for Homebrewer of the Year points (California and Kentucky common). Wild Bill Lehfeld’s California common earned two HBOY points for 1st place and Larry’s earned one point for 2nd. After two of six 2018 competitions, cumulative HBOY points are as follows:

Rob Sullivan – 3 points

Wild Bill Lehfeld – 2 points

Larry Sommers – 1 point

In the best of show competition (open to all 9 entries) Larry captured 1st place and will be named in an upcoming issue of Zymurgy. Overall, Larry earned a total of 20 points, Wild Bill 14 points, Carroll Pate 4 points and Paul Holder 3 points. After two of six 2018 competitions, cumulative BOS points are as follows:

Wild Bill – 39 points

Rob – 20 points

Larry -- 20 points

Mark Quade – 10 points

Aggie Bill – 8 points

Carroll – 4 points

Paul – 3 points

Our upcoming August competition will also be AHA sponsored.

After the meeting adjourned, we washed down Nikki’s INTERNATIONALLY FAMOUS taco salad with new homebrews by Chris Ackman (IPA), Tom (hoppy American amber) and Paul (dry stout/American brown). Commercial beers included Brian Cook’s Stella Artois, Jack’s Karbach Rodeo Clown Double IPA and Carroll’s Real Ale Fireman’s No. 4 Blonde Ale.

Upcoming B.A.S.H. events:

24-May-18: Corpus Christi Hooks game, 7:05 p.m.

10-Jun-18: B.A.S.H. meeting (Lou Needleman, competition: BOS open/HBOY Czech lager, BJCP 3A-D)

8-Jul-18: B.A.S.H. meeting (B&J’s Pizza on Staples at Timbergate, hosted by Paul Holder)

12-Aug-18: B.A.S.H. meeting (need host, competition: BOS open/HBOY >51% extract challenge)

9-Sept-18: B.A.S.H. meeting (Mark Woerner)

14-Oct-18: B.A.S.H. meeting (need host, competition: BOS open/HBOY amber and brown American beer, BJCP 19A, 19C)

3-Nov-18: Iron Mash XV

11-Nov-18: B.A.S.H. meeting (need host, competition: BOS open/HBOY spiced beer, BJCP 30A-C)

Thanks again John and Nikki, get well Daniel, keep on brewin’ and we’ll see you at the Hooks game !

Big Brew 18

Every year, the American Homebrewer’s Association celebrates National Homebrew Day with the Big Brew.  Again, this year, BASH joined with hundreds of other clubs’ worldwide to celebrate the day. Recipes were provided by, and in honor of, Charlie Papazian, the “father” of homebrewing in the USA.  Charlie will be retiring from the beer industry this year, hence the nod from the organization he founded back in the 1970’s.

The day kicked off with the traditional toast to homebrewing at noon Central (observed worldwide).  Then we got down to business. It was all grain in our exhibition that day. Our intrepid brewers, Rob and Larry, broke out their big pots (it was the big brew) and got down to mashing.  Larry brewed Charlie’s Rocky’s Racoon Honey Lager while Rob took on Charlie’s Dusty Mud Irish-style Stout.  We will all get to sample these at the July meeting so don’t miss it.

Notable events during the brew.  Members Walt, Mark Q., Eric L., Tall Paul, Yankee Paul, Carroll, Gabriel M., all stopped by.  Several others visited to see what we were doing including former member: Martin Rupp.

We christened our new tent.  Stuck in the habit of taking 30 minutes to erect the tent, Mark Q and Paul didn’t hit the advertised time of 2 minutes to erect the new one (it took us 5).  But we are anxious to work on it and bringing that number down.

The first beer was spilled at 12:39.  I promised Rob I wouldn’t mention his name in that sentence.  

Finally, although the weather was very cooperative, Larry expressed a desire for his fully electric, computer-controlled rig so he could go inside and enjoy the A/C. Rob noted that he had everything he owned out there and didn’t mind the heat.  

See you at the Daniel’s on Sunday, May 19th (one week later than normal).

April 2018 Minutes

The April, 2018 B.A.S.H. meeting was hosted by Walt and Judy Crawford on Sunday the 8th. El Presidente Mike Wojdyla called the meeting to order, thanked our hosts and welcomed his neighbor, guest  Mike Gutierrez. Stand-in Cretaceous Carroll Pate gave a slightly dyslexic treasurer’s report.

Vice President for Competitions Daniel Fearn collected entries for this months’ contest (Homebrewer Of The Year – California and Kentucky Common/Best Of Show – Open). Judging will take place on Thursday, May 3rd with results revealed at May’s monthly meeting. June’s contest beers can be dropped off at Liquid Town on Airline near Toys ‘R Us from 6/4 – 6/9 or brought to the June meeting. For regional/national competitions, see the B.A.S.H. website for the Lone Star Circuit and the BJCP website for national contests.

Vice President for Other Stuff Jessica Fearn gave an update on our planned outing to a CC Hooks baseball game. The date is “Thirsty Thursday,” May 24. Check the Facebook page for details.

In new business, Paul Holder reported that B&J’s Pizza on S.P.I.D. will host a cask party on Friday, April 13 in honor of Sabrina Krueger achieving 1000 beers in the B&J’s Imported Beer Club. All B.A.S.H. members are invited. The AHA Big Brew public brewing demonstration will be held on Saturday, May 5 at B&J’s on Staples at Timbergate. Two favorite recipes of retiring Charlie Papazian are featured this year – Rocky Raccoon’s Honey Lager/Ale and Dusty Mud Dry Irish Stout. The club will buy the ingredients and we will drink the results at the June meeting. See Paul if you’re interested in brewing.

Paul also reported that B&J’s can no longer store our 10’ by 20’ canopy. A motion was made, seconded and approved to authorize Tom Freund to purchase two 12’ by 12’ pushup canopies. Cory Mathews agreed to take the old canopy. Wild Bill Lehfeld gave this months’ education event on the iodine test for mash completion.

After the meeting adjourned, we washed down lasagna with the Lazy Beach/B.A.S.H. club brew (Hot Cubana Jalapeño Blonde) as well as new homebrews by Paul (hefeweizen) and by Rusty Keyes (tripel). The most interesting commercial beer was shared by Mark Quade – Karbach Dopplebock Aged In Armagnac Bottles.

Upcoming B.A.S.H. events:

5-May-18: Big Brew (B&J’s Pizza on Staples at Timbergate, multiple brewing demonstrations)

20-May-18: B.A.S.H. meeting (John Daniels, NOTE: 3RD SUNDAY)

24?-May-18: Corpus Christi Hooks game

10-Jun-18: B.A.S.H. meeting (need host, competition: BOS open category - all beer styles welcome/HBOY Czech lager, BJCP 3A-D)

8-Jul-18: B.A.S.H. meeting (B&J’s Pizza on Staples at Timbergate, hosted by Paul Holder)

12-Aug-18: B.A.S.H. meeting (need host, competition: BOS open category - all beer styles welcome/HBOY >51% extract challenge)

9-Sept-18: B.A.S.H. meeting (Mark Woerner)

Thanks again Walt and Judy, keep on brewin’ and we’ll see you at the Big Brew !

March 2018 Minutes

Brad Klager hosted the March B.A.S.H. meeting on Sunday the 11th at his home in Corpus Christi. El Presidente Mike Wojdyla called the meeting to order, thanked our host and welcomed three guests – Sean Clair (nursing school), James Fowler (NAS Kingsville contractor) and Logan Swan (Coast Guard).  Tom Fruend’s treasurer’s report was beyond reproach.

Vice Presidents Daniel and Jessica Fearn reported on last months’ contest, in which 11 total beers were entered by four brewers. In the Homebrewer of the Year contest for European Sour Ales, BJCP 23A-F, Rob Sullivan earned 2 points for his 1st place framboise and 1 point for his 2nd place pineapple guava sour. In the Best of Show competition (open to the HBOY beers and all other entries) points were awarded for all entries as follows – 1st, Rob Sullivan, 23F framboise (11 points), 2nd, Mark Quade, 10C weizenbock (10 points), 3rd,  Rob, 23F pineapple guava sour (9 points), 4th, Wild Bill Lehfeld, 11C strong bitter (8 points), 5th, Wild Bill, 13A dark mild (7 points), 6th, Wild Bill, 11B best bitter (6 points), 7th, Aggie Bill Hughen, 23D blackberry lambic (5 points), 8th, Wild Bill, 26B Belgian dubbel (4 points), 9th, Aggie Bill, 23D watermelon lambic (1 point), 10th, Aggie Bill, 23D blueberry lambic and 12th, Aggie Bill, 23D blue raspberry lambic (1 point). After 1 of 6 club competitions Rob has all 3 awarded HBOY points. Cumulative BOS points belong to Wild Bill (25), Rob (20), Mark Q (10) and Aggie Bill (8).

In new business, Paul Holder reported that B&J’s Pizza on Staples will propose a plaque to honor our annual Best of Show winners. Steve Cook read the excellent Lazy Beach club brew article he submitted to Zymurgy magazine.

Steve conducted the education event about the three uniquely American beer styles – cream ale, California Common and Kentucky Common.

After the meeting adjourned, we wolfed down garoo and hot brown sliders. Besides last months’ competition beers, we enjoyed new homebrews by Paul (tripel) and Jeremy Van Horn (cider). A bazillion good commercial beers included guest Sean’s Oskar Blues Dale’s Pale Ale, host Brad’s Petrus Aged Pale/Twisted X Chupahopra/Freetail Rye Wit/Pedernales Lobo Hefe/Four Corners El Chingon IPA, Eric Linssen’s Real Ale Devil’s Backbone/Lakewwod Hop Trap and Jeremy’s The Alchemist Focal Banger IPA.

The quote of the night belonged to Eric – “My gastrointestinal self changed after homebrewing!”

Upcoming B.A.S.H. events:

8 –Apr-18: B.A.S.H. meeting (Walt Crawford, competition: BOS open/HBOY CA and KY common, BJCP 19B/27B)

5-May-18: Big Brew (B&J’s Pizza on Staples at Timbergate, multiple brewing demonstrations)

20-May-18: B.A.S.H. meeting (John Daniels, NOTE: 3RD SUNDAY)

10-Jun-18: B.A.S.H. meeting (need host, competition: BOS open/HBOY Czech lager, BJCP 3A-D)

8-Jul-18: B.A.S.H. meeting (B&J’s Pizza on Staples at Timbergate, hosted by Paul Holder)

12-Aug-18: B.A.S.H. meeting (need host, competition: BOS open/HBOY >51% extract challenge)

Thanks again Brad, keep on brewin’ and we’ll see you next month at the Crawford’s !