Meeting Minutes

This was a virtual meeting due to the COVID-19 restrictions. We started getting together around 6:30PM on Zoom. We had 18 members be able to log in. For the first 45 minutes we caught up socially. Ken told us about eeling. George mentioned he posted on Slack about a seltzer kit. Chris let us know there is an estimate that up to 30% of microbreweries may close due to the strain they have to sustain nowadays. Pairings Bistro has turned their wine room into a market to help local farmers.

RESEARCH: Ken went to Pooles Island Brewery in Middle River. They are one of few places with a serving wall to pour by the ounce for yourself. Though some beers were good, this occasion is the first time Ken dumped a beer. It was a NEIPA that poured clear and sour. The bartender told him it was due to being old.

RESEARCH: Myke went to England and San Diego. He mentioned Elland Brewery and their 1874 Porter. He also visited White Labs and had beers on tap that were two of each style, brewed with different yeasts. Double Groove’s ESB was mentioned. Ministry of Brewing is open; it’s cold in there but the beers are good.

We started the meeting at 7PM comparing"research" notes and catching up. Colin highly recommended Troegs in Hershey. Matt had a little tour of the upcoming Double Grove Brewery opening soon in Forest Hill.

Old Business

• The barrel project is going strong. For additional details, please check our slack channel dedicated to this.
• The Christmas beer was bottled on Nov 17th at George H's house. Thank you to all who attended and helped with this.
• Christmas party was held on Dec 6th at the Red Barn.
• The Guild party was on Dec 7th at Heavy Seas.

New Business