For The Love of Beer.
Get ready! The First Quarter Club Meeting is coming soon. We have a lot to discuss with regards to RBA Cup, our next club brew, 2024 schedule, Blue Bonnet, Officer Elections and more. We will meet at the Flying Saucer on Lake Ray Hubbard for good brews and good conversation. Make sure to bring any ideas you want to incorporate into the club, there is lots of room for the group to grow in concept and size. Don’t keep RBA a secret, BRING A FRIEND!!
Please join us for our “Brewery” Tour at Breaking Brew Meadery. Learn the art of the oldest known alcoholic beverage, Honey Wine AKA Mead.
Third Quarter Club Meeting is coming soon. We have a lot to discuss with regards to our next club brew, education and more. We will meet at TBD for good brews and good conversation. Make sure to bring any ideas you want to incorporate into the club, there is lots of room for the group to grow in concept and size. Don’t keep RBA a secret, BRING A FRIEND!! The RBA Cup competition will be Saison. Entries will be accepted and judged according to the BJCP guidelines for that specific letter subcategory. Reference the RBA Cup Rules link at the top of the home page for specific rules. Please bring 3 un-marked 12 oz brown bottles to submit your entries for evaluation.
We will be having the 2021 Officer Elections January 27th at Lakewood Brewery. Meeting will start at 7pm. Please contact us if you are interested in running. The Positions are:
President – The President shall preside at all membership meetings, serve as Chairperson of the Board of Officers, present at each annual meeting a report of the work of the organization, see that all books, reports and certificates as required by law are properly kept or filed, be responsible for securing the meeting place, and have such powers as may be reasonably construed as belonging to the Chief Executive of any organization.
Vice President – The Vice President shall, in the event of the absence or inability of the President to exercise his or her office, become Acting President of the RBA, with all rights, privileges and powers as if he or she had been duly elected President. Additionally, the Vice President shall be responsible for encouragement of member participation in homebrew competitions, social activities, arrange brewery tours and to oversee club sponsored competitions.
Secretary – The Secretary shall be responsible for Facebook, taking the minutes of all RBA meetings and Board of Officer meetings, and sending Rockwall Brewers Association notifications to members as directed by the Board of Officers. The Secretary shall also be the official custodian of the records of the RBA.
Treasurer – The Treasurer shall have the care and custody of all monies belonging to the RBA and be solely responsible for such monies or securities of the organization. The Treasurer shall be listed on the signature list of the RBA bank account along with the President. All expenditures of the club shall be paid using a check or an official method of payment that is traceable by the bank. Expenditures exceeding $100 shall be approved by the Board of Officers. Expenditures exceeding $500 shall be approved by the membership at a regular or specially called meeting of the club. The Treasurer shall render to the Board of Officers a written account of the finances of the organization at each monthly Board of Officers meeting. Such account shall also be available to any club member upon request. The Treasurer shall also be responsible for maintaining the club membership list and shall exercise all duties incident to the office of Treasurer as deemed necessary by the Board of Officers.
I would like to thank Dirk, Erin and Luke for everything they have done this previous year, despite all the setbacks because of Covid and Government regulations, they have all worked to keep the club alive.
Hope to see everyone at the meeting.
James
Description:
The Style will be American Pale Ale BJCP Style 10A:
Aroma: Usually moderate to strong hop aroma from dry hopping or late kettle additions of American hop varieties. A citrusy hop character is very common, but not required. Low to moderate maltiness supports the hop presentation, and may optionally show small amounts of specialty malt character (bready, toasty, biscuity). Fruity esters vary from moderate to none. No diacetyl. Dry hopping (if used) may add grassy notes, although this character should not be excessive.
Appearance: Pale golden to deep amber. Moderately large white to off-white head with good retention. Generally quite clear, although dry-hopped versions may be slightly hazy.
Flavor: Usually a moderate to high hop flavor, often showing a citrusy American hop character (although other hop varieties may be used). Low to moderately high clean malt character supports the hop presentation, and may optionally show small amounts of specialty malt character (bready, toasty, biscuity). The balance is typically towards the late hops and bitterness, but the malt presence can be substantial. Caramel flavors are usually restrained or absent. Fruity esters can be moderate to none. Moderate to high hop bitterness with a medium to dry finish. Hop flavor and bitterness often lingers into the finish. No diacetyl. Dry hopping (if used) may add grassy notes, although this character should not be excessive.
Mouthfeel: Medium-light to medium body. Carbonation moderate to high. Overall smooth finish without astringency often associated with high hopping rates.
Overall Impression: Refreshing and hoppy, yet with sufficient supporting malt.
Comments: There is some overlap in color between American pale ale and American amber ale. The American pale ale will generally be cleaner, have a less caramelly malt profile, less body, and often more finishing hops.
History: An American adaptation of English pale ale, reflecting indigenous ingredients (hops, malt, yeast, and water). Often lighter in color, cleaner in fermentation by-products, and having less caramel flavors than English counterparts.
Ingredients: Pale ale malt, typically American two-row. American hops, often but not always ones with a citrusy character. American ale yeast. Water can vary in sulfate content, but carbonate content should be relatively low. Specialty grains may add character and complexity, but generally make up a relatively small portion of the grist. Grains that add malt flavor and richness, light sweetness, and toasty or bready notes are often used (along with late hops) to differentiate brands.
| Vital Statistics: | OG: 1.045 – 1.060 |
| IBUs: 30 – 45 | FG: 1.010 – 1.015 |
| SRM: 5 – 14 | ABV: 4.5 – 6.2% |
Now that business are reopening at increased capacity, we have had a number of request from members to resume club activity. Club officers have been discussing the pros and cons , and weighing our options. We have decided that we should move forward with club events, while taking all possible precautions.
We will resume by having our 4th Quarter Club Meeting outside our Sponsor Beer Geeks in downtown Rockwall. We ask that you not come if you have been exposed to someone with Covid, or are showing signs of Covid yourself. We also ask that you follow State and Local guidelines regarding get gatherings.
We understand members may choose not to engage in events due to their own health concerns, we will miss you and look forward to seeing you again soon.
We will be discussing at the meeting an belated RBA Cup event, so come with ideas on styles, bare in mind we will only have about a month to brew it, so nothing too out there.
We look forward to seeing everyone soon.
Due to government mandated shutdowns and restrictions, all RBA events are canceled for the foreseeable future. Check here for updates.
Rockwall Brewers Association is now part of Beer & Brewing’s Club Discount and Sponsorship program.
Simply go to the Beer & Brewing website via this link:
https://beerandbrewing.com/homebrew-clubs/
Then select Rockwall Brewers Association from the drop down menu, and pick your subscription plan.
You will get 20% off the retail subscription price, and at the end of the year RBA will get a check for 20% of the retail price for all subscriptions that were purchased using this link.
So for example if you get an All Access Subscription which retails for $99.99/year, you will get it for $79.99/year and RBA will get a check for $19.99 each year.
This is a win-win for all, you get a nice discount and access to great information and you help fund the RBA.
Thanks in advance to anyone who subscribes.