Last Sunday, October 16th, we held our Fall Members’ Assembly Meeting, which concluded the voting period for the new Board of Directors and the four charitable organizations to support in the upcoming year. We had 5 great candidates running for 3 available seats on the Board of Directors, and a slate of 10 nonprofits.
Here are your newly-elected Directors:
- Johnny Livesay
- Erin O’Bryant
- Mark Wochner
We look forward to working with the following organizations in 2012:
- The People’s Community Clinic of Austin
- SafePlace Austin
- Sustainable Food Center
- Third Coast Workers for Cooperation
Congratulations everyone!
The Board would like to thank everyone for running, and it would especially like to express its deep gratitude to the out-going directors, Colin Clark and Jessica Cassidy. Colin and Jessica have contributed greatly to the Co-op during its transition from an idea to an actual, cooperatively owned and worker self-mangaged brewpub! Their contributions, especially to the development of our Co-op, will have long-term positive effects on the Co-op for years to come.
| October 26, 2011 | ||
| 7:00 PM | to | 9:00 PM |
Brewer Jeff Young will lead you through the brewing process of Black Star Co-op house beers, while answering your questions over samples.
(7:00pm; Free for Member-Owners; $5 for the public; includes one 6oz sample.)
| October 29, 2011 2:00 PM | to | October 31, 2011 12:00 AM |
Sat. Oct. 29th & Sun. Oct. 30th:
$10 Growler fills of Rational house beer. (All day)
Sample a flight of 4 Black Star Co-op beers, paired with local cheeses and tasting notes from brewer Jeff Young and Kitchen Team Gastronomists.
(7:00pm; $7 for Member-Owners; $10 for the public)
| October 25, 2011 | ||
| 4:00 PM | to | 11:30 PM |
Tue. Oct. 25
Beer Showcase:
Our first of the “Infinite Series,”Epsilon is a peated Scotch Ale, aged in Whiskey barrels. ~8% ABV.
(Kitchen open from 4:00pm-11:00pm)
| October 24, 2011 | ||
| 4:00 PM | to | 11:30 PM |
Mon. Oct 24.
Beer Showcase:
Real Ale Showcase with Sisyphus & CASK of ESB (tapped at 6pm). Beers include 2010 Sisyphus Barleywine (cellared in the keg for 9 months), 2009 Sisyphus in bottles, & a cask-conditioned ESB. Sisyphus was their first seasonal beer, a rich barleywine-style ale with an emphasis on English ingredients; 10-11% ABV, 77 IBUs. In addition to several special beers, we’ll have a limited supply of two types of Real Ale glassware and people from the brewery on hand with swag.
(Kitchen open from 4:00pm-11:00pm)
| October 23, 2011 | ||
| 2:00 PM | to | 11:30 PM |
Sun. Oct. 23
Beer Showcase:
Jester King Glass Night & Meet the Brewers Event – Farmhouse Wytchmaker & Farmhouse Black Metal. Their wildly popular Rye IPA (6.7% ABV, 77 IBUs) & Imperial Stout (10.4% ABV, 60 IBUs), except each is fermented with a French Saison yeast for an interesting twist and added complexity. In addition to the new, limited release beers, having our friends from the brewery in the house and offering their new stemmed glassware make this a very special event indeed!
(Kitchen open from 4:00pm-11:00pm)
| October 22, 2011 2:00 PM | to | October 23, 2011 12:30 AM |
Sat. Oct. 22
Beer Showcase:
2010 (512) Bruin – A big and unique, yet drinkable brown ale. Smooth, rich maltiness with supporting bitterness. Made with Organic 2 Row and Munich malts, plus Chocolate and Crystal malts, domestic hops, and a touch of molasses, this brew has notes of raisins, dark sugars, and cocoa. Fall Seasonal. 7.6% ABV.
(Kitchen open from 4:00pm-11:00pm)
| October 21, 2011 2:00 PM | to | October 22, 2011 12:30 AM |
Fri. Oct 21.
Beer Showcase:
2011 Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Barleywine-Style Ale. Hoppy American Barleywine, deep reddish brown in color with a dense head and aroma. Using Chinook, Cascade, & Centennial hops, it’s hoppy to the point of an Imperial IPA upon fresh release, which makes it pleasurably balanced with aging. Release from last winter. 9.6% ABV, 90 IBUs.
Irrational Food Special:
Beef spareribs, turnips, turnip greens, fried radishes
(Kitchen open from 4:00pm-11:00pm)
| October 20, 2011 | ||
| 4:00 PM | to | 11:30 PM |
Thu. Oct. 20
Beer Showcase:
2010 & 2011 Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout – Imperial Stout with chocolate malt and other malts similar to the flavors of dark chocolate (no actual chocolate in the brew). Very roasty, espresso-like in color and taste. A classic, 2010 vintage will be smoother, with more melded flavors including that of tobacco and dark fruits. 2011 release will be more roasty and intense. Winter seasonal. 10% ABV.
Irrational Food Special:
Pork Belly, soft boiled egg, roasted beets, beet greens
Chocolate Stout Brownie, beer nut butter ice cream, sabayon
(Kitchen open from 4:00pm-11:00pm)