MEETING MINUTES
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11 April 2024, Club Meeting @ 6:30pm
Our Host - 1608 Crafthouse
Virginia Beach, VA
We want to thank the amazing staff at 1608 for once again hosting our brew meeting and for supporting our club. They have an excellent food and a great craft beer list, so please make sure to take care of them this evening.
We had two guests attend this meeting, Josh the guest of the Christians and Joe the guest of Joe Luchansky.
Tonight’s Raffle:
We are going to have a 50/50 raffle using raffle tickets. As the name implies, half will go to the winner, and half to the club. We will be coming around with the raffle tickets. One ticket is $1, Six tickets for $5.
You can pay cash or via PayPal. If paying by PayPal the username to pay is 7CityBrewers@gmail.com
Club’s Barrel Program:
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Next barrel fill
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Wee Heavy v4
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Brew by date: 04/28/2024 Sunday
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Barrel fill date: 05/18/2024 @ noon Saturday
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Imperial Yeast is sponsoring this barrel. So free yeast! Joe will distribute to the brewers. Please contact Joe Luchansky in order to get your yeast if you didn't attend this meeting.
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Iron Clad Distillery in Newport News is providing the barrel for this round
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Looking ahead
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The Porter/Bourbon barrel double brew is moving forward
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Looking for a Chocolate Imperial Stout recipe. If you have a favorite one please reach out to Joe Luchansky
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Treasurer’s Report: Paul presents the Treasurers Report
Sample glasses for sale - $5 each
Swag order reminder – order any hats or shirts or other gear SOON. We will be placing an order in the upcoming month, so get your order in. The club will put the order together and pre-pay. Payment due at pickup. You should have received the links for the apparel and a pdf order form in your email. If not, please see Beth. Please email your completed order forms to Paul Wilson at pdlmwilson@verizon.net
2025 club dues will be $30 for individuals and $50 for households
7CB and 757 Events:
04-25-2024 7CB Virtual Happy Hour via Google Meet
Link for this meeting will be sent out the day before the event and is already located on the Facebook event page. Joe Luchansky will be running beer trivia based on the game Beer Nerd.
05-04-2024 Big Brew Day at Brew & Bottle in Newport News
Starts at 10:00. Brandon, Carla, and Brian McCrickard are all planning on brewing. Come out and support 7CB and Tuan
05-09-2024 Club meeting @ Voodoo Brewing Co - Virginia Beach
05-2024 In person social hour @ Tides game - Norfolk
Brian McCrickard is still working on this event, but we are anticipating it being sometime the weekend of 05/17-19/2024
05-18-2024 Wee Heavy v4 barrel fill @ Wine & Cake Hobbies starting at Noon
06-13-2024 Club meeting @ Pirate's Cove - Chesapeake
07-11-2024 Club meeting @ Redwood - Norfolk
This meeting will also be our next in-house competition night
08-08-2024 Club meeting @ Armed Forces Brewing Co - Norfolk
Fall 2024 7CB members, friends, and family camping weekend in Virginia Beach. Details TBD
Fall 2024 Big Brew Day 2024/7CB Swap Meet Hosted by Joe Luchansky in his backyard. Open to all home brew clubs in the 757 area. In addition to a small beer competition, we will also be holding a baby back rib competition.
Homebrew Competitions:
Quick reminder about SHA and HRBC competitions. Remember to check our Facebook page and meeting minutes on the website for the link to the current competition document. This is the best way to keep you up on current upcoming competitions and registration deadlines.
Recent Competition Winners
HRBC Comp #2 If It's Not Scottish, It's Crap - Christian 1st place, McCrickard 2nd place
Upcoming Competitions
04/19-20/2024 CASK Beer Blitz at St. George Brewery in Hampton, VA
04/20/2024 Lowcountry Libations Colonial Cup in Charleston, SC
05/04/2024 Wort City Brewers Port City Plunder in Willmington, NC
05/15/2024 HRBC Comp #3 Lawnmowers Beers in Virginia Beach, VA
Kolsch, German Pils, Cream Ale, Blonde Ale
Social Media:
Beth talks about 7CB Facebook pages, Instagram page, Google Drive competition document, Google Meet link for next social hour, and Rich's newsletter.
Facebook barrel page is where you will find the polls for upcoming barrel recipes, as well as working barrel specific information.
The updated beer competition spreadsheet link is pinned to the top of our main Facebook group page and here.
Education:
Joe Luchansky presents How To Make A Starter
In House Competition:
The in-house competition of British Brown Ale and GO! We have four commercial examples to try to style notes.
RESULTS - we had our first even tie. Paul Wilson and Rich Hart have won the British Brown Ale in-house competition. So they had to agree on the next style or theme, and they have made their selection.
The next in-house competition will be held at our July 2024 meeting - any base style (brewers choice) but you must use 1 pound of coffee in your recipe. Good Luck and Happy Brewing!
NEXT MEETING - 9 May 2024 18:30 @ Voodoo Brewing Co
14 March 2024, Club Meeting @ 6:30pm
Our Host - Studly Brewing Co
Chesapeake, VA
We want to thank Blake and the amazing staff at Studly for once again hosting our brew meeting and for supporting our club.
Tonight’s Raffle:
We are going to have a 50/50 raffle using raffle tickets. As the name implies, half will go to the winner, and half to the club. We will be coming around with the raffle tickets. One ticket is $1, Six tickets for $5.
You can pay cash or via PayPal. If paying by PayPal the username to pay is 7CityBrewers@gmail.com
Club’s Barrel Program:
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Next barrel fill
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Wee Heavy v4
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Need more brewers for this one - please go to the 7CB Barrel FB page to sign up or email us if you want a spot
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As of this posting, there are 7 to 9 brewers already signed up
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This beer will be going into either a Deep Creek Distillery or A. Smith Bowman barrel
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Last barrel is still up for sale
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Can't put another beer into it - but it will make a nice planter or art piece
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Please reach out to Joe for purchase, it is currently at Wine & Cake
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Tarnished Truth High Rye Bourbon barrel - $40 for any club member
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Treasurer’s Report: Paul presents the Treasurers Report
Sample glasses for sale - $5 each
Swag order reminder – order any hats or shirts or other gear SOON. We will be placing an order in the upcoming month, so get your order in. The club will put the order together and pre-pay. Payment due at pickup.
We will be sending a digital copy of the order form that you can fill out directly on your phone or computer, as well as links to the current catalog
PAY YOUR 2024 DUES! – no later than 03/31/2024
7CB and 757 Events:
03-29-2024 7CB night out with at the Admirals game.
04-11-2024 Club meeting @ 1608 Crafthouse
04-25-2024 7CB Virtual Happy Hour
Look for a link on the Facebook event and in your email
05-04-2024 Big Brew Day at Brew & Bottle in Newport News
05-11-2024 Club meeting @ TBD
Fall 2024 7CB members, friends, and family camping weekend in Virginia Beach. Details TBD
Fall 2024 Big Brew Day 2024/7CB Swap Meet Hosted by Joe Luchansky in his backyard. Open to all home brew clubs in the 757 area. In addition to a small beer competition, we will also be holding a baby back rib competition.
Homebrew Competitions:
Quick reminder about SHA and HRBC competitions. Remember to check our Facebook page and meeting minutes on the website for the link to the current competition document. This is the best way to keep you up on current upcoming competitions and registration deadlines.
Master Homebrewers Program – 7CB is now an official club level member, which means you get all of the benefits of being in the program without having to pay for it. Once you sign up for MHP, they will issue you an individual member number for you to include on your homebrew competition entries.
The Lincolnton Festival weekend is coming up soon. Friday night is a bottle share party. Then Saturday is the big homebrew event. We are trying to fill up the tap board with 6 kegs. Let Brian know if you’d like to go to the festival, and/or if you’d like to donate a keg of your best homebrew to serve.
Education:
Brian McCrickard talked about recipe development
In House Competition:
The next in-house competition style will be British Brown Ale and will be held at our April 2024 meeting.
NEXT MEETING - 11 April 2024 18:30 @ 1608 Crafthouse
08 February 2024, Club Meeting @ 6:30pm
Our Host - Thin Brew Line Brewing
Virginia Beach, VA
We want to thank Raf and Thin Brew line for once again hosting our brew meeting and for supporting our club.
Tonight’s Raffle:
We are going to have a 50/50 raffle using raffle tickets. As the name implies, half will go to the winner, and half to the club. We will be coming around with the raffle tickets. One ticket is $1, Six tickets for $5.
You can pay cash or via PayPal. If paying by PayPal the username to pay is 7CityBrewers@gmail.com
Club’s Barrel Program:
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Next barrel fill
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Waiting on a fresh bourbon barrel from Deep Creek Distillery
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Shooting for March 2024 fill
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Wee Heavy v4 and Imperial Stout are on the voting list so far but feel free to add your own suggestion
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Need more brewers for this one – please go to the 7CB Barrel Facebook page to sign up and vote on the style of beer
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Future 2024 barrel fill
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Joe is trying to acquire a port wine barrel and a bourbon barrel at the same time
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Imperial Stout has been suggested to be the style
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Port barrel will require 60 gallons. Bourbon barrel will require 55 gallons.
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Will need roughly 12 brewers for the port barrel and 11 brewers for the bourbon barrel
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Open to all homebrew clubs around the 757 area
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Proposed timeline is Spring 2024 for a Winter 2024 empty target date
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BARREL FOR SALE!
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Tarnished Truth High Rye Bourbon barrel is up for sale - $50
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Please reach out to Joe for purchase, it is currently at Wine & Cake
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Treasurer’s Report: Paul presents the Treasurers Report
Sample glasses for sale - $5 each
Swag order reminder – order any hats or shirts or other gear SOON. We will be placing an order in the upcoming month, so get your order in. The club will put the order together and pre-pay. Payment due at pickup.
PAY YOUR 2024 DUES! – no later than 03/31/2024
7CB and 757 Events:
02-22-2024 ExBEERiment online social hour. We will be sending out a Google Meet link for this meeting via email as well as on the Facebook event page. ALL BREWERS WELCOME – even if you didn’t participate in the nibs ExBEERiment feel free to join us online and enjoy some beverages with the group
03-14-2024 Club meeting @ Studly Brewing Co.
03-29-2024 7CB night out with at the Admirals game.
04-11-2024 Club meeting @ 1608 Crafthouse
05-04-2024 Big Brew Day 2024/7CB Swap Meet
Hosted by Joe Luchansky in his backyard.
Open to all home brew clubs in the 757 area.
In addition to a small beer competition, we will also be holding a baby back rib competition.
Fall 2024 7CB members, friends, and family camping weekend in Virginia Beach. Details TBD
Homebrew Competitions:
Quick reminder about SHA and HRBC competitions. Remember to check our Facebook page and meeting minutes on the website for the link to the current competition document. This is the best way to keep you up on current upcoming competitions and registration deadlines.
Master Homebrewers Program – 7CB is now an official club level member, which means you get all of the benefits of being in the program without having to pay for it. Once you sign up for MHP, they will issue you an individual member number for you to include on your homebrew competition entries.
The Lincolnton Festival weekend is coming up soon, talk to Brian McCrickard for more detailed information to participate. He is planning on going for the weekend with the clubs tapboard and tent. Friday night is a bottle share party. Then Saturday is the big homebrew event. We are trying to fill up the tap board with 6 kegs. Let Brian know if you’d like to go to the festival, and/or if you’d like to donate a keg of your best homebrew to serve.
Education:
Brian Madden gave a quick presentation on adding finings via a closed transfer method.
In House Competition:
The next in-house competition style will be British Brown Ale and will be held at our April 2024 meeting.
NEXT MEETING - 14 March 2024 18:30 @ Studly Brewing Co
11 January 2024, Club Meeting @ 6:30pm
Our Host - Wasserhund Brewing Co
Virginia Beach, VA
We want to thank Wasserhund Brewing for once again hosting our brew meeting and for supporting our club. They have great food and excellent beers, so please make sure to take care of them this evening.
Tonight’s Raffle:
We are going to have a 50/50 raffle using raffle tickets. As the name implies, half will go to the winner, and half to the club. We will be coming around with the raffle tickets. One ticket is $1, Six tickets for $5.
You can pay cash or via PayPal. If paying by PayPal the username to pay is 7CityBrewers@gmail.com
Club’s Barrel Program:
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Tarnished Truth High Rye barrel – Belgian Strong Ale
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Barrel fill at Wine & Cake Hobbies on 11/18/2023
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Tried a sample last weekend and it’s ready to come out of the barrel
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Empty date 01/20/2024 @Noon
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Next barrel fill
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Shooting for February 2024 fill
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Wee Heavy v4 has been suggested to be the style
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Stay tuned to the FB 7CB barrel page and your email for details
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Trying to acquire either a Deep Creek or Iron Clad barrel
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Future 2024 barrel fill
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Joe is trying to acquire a port barrel and a bourbon barrel at the same time
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Imperial Stout has been suggested to be the style
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Port barrel will require 60 gallons. Bourbon barrel will require 55 gallons.
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Joe would like to open this up to other local homebrew clubs to participate
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Proposed timeline is March 2024 for a Winter 2024 empty target date
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Treasurer’s Report: Paul presents the Treasurers Report
Sample glasses for sale - $5 each
Swag order reminder – order any hats or shirts or other gear tonight. We will be placing an order soon and tonight is the last night to get your order in. The club will put the order together and you will pay when we get your order to you.
PAY YOUR 2024 DUES! – no later than 03/31/2024
7CB and 757 Events:
01-13-2024 VooDoo Brewing Co opens @ Noon. 300 Constitution Blvd Virigina Beach
02-01-2024 1st Annual Hampton Roads Kickoff to Homebrew @ 7pm at Tradition Brewing Co
Hosted by Brew & Bottle this event will have games we can compete in as a club, give aways, and raffels. Come join us and represent 7CB.
02-08-2024 7CB February Club Meeting @ Thin Brew Line Virginia Beach
…ExBEERiment brewers please bring bottles for member distribution
…brewers - if you need bottles, the club will purchase for you – please see Paul for details
02-XX-2024 ExBEERiment online social hour. Exactly TBD.
05-04-2024 Big Brew Day 2024/7CB Swap Meet
Hosted by Joe Luchansky in his backyard. We will have more details as we get closer but keep this date on your calendar. Joe has plenty of power in his backyard brewhouse, so bring your gear and let’s brew.
Fall 2024 7CB members, friends, and family camping weekend in Virginia Beach. Details TBD
Homebrew Competitions:
Quick reminder about SHA and HRBC competitions. Direct members to check our Facebook page and meeting minutes on the website for the link to the current competition document.
We will be posting the Seven City Brewer of the Year point criteria soon. So that members know how many points are associated with what type of event. You will find this on our Facebook page, the website, and in your email inbox soon.
The Lincolnton festival weekend is coming up soon, talk to Brian McCrickard for more detailed information to participate. He is planning on going for the weekend with the clubs tapboard and tent. Friday night is a bottle share party. Then Saturday is the big homebrew event. We are trying to fill up the tap board with 6 kegs. Let Brian know if you’d like to go to the festival, and/or if you’d like to donate a keg of your best homebrew to serve.
Education:
Remember that all members of the club can post content to either of our Facebook pages (Seven City Brewers page and the Barrel fill page). Share that knowledge or cool homebrew/beer stuff.
In House Competition:
Tonight's in house competition is Winter Warmer “Christmas Ale” – vote for your favorite.
Tasters Choice was how we scored.
The winner was Will Cline and he chose British Brown Ale as the next style. The Brown Ale competition will be held at our April 2024 club meeting. Get brewing!
NEXT MEETING - 08 February 2024 18:30 @ Thin Brew Line Brewing