Internal Brewsletter - August 20th, 2025
General
Employee Provision
A weekly special served at the Pub, the idea of which comes primarily from Block 15 employees.
We’re always looking for more submissions, so send in those ideas!
This Week’s Releases
Buzzworks // 6.25%
Description: A precision-crafted collaboration blending our passion with Chris King's legendary attention to detail. Simcoe, Citra, and Eclipse hops impart bright citrus and stone fruit notes, complemented by a crisp malt backbone, for a modern West Coast IPA experience.
Key Takeaway: A low ABV IPA brewed with our friends in the biking community in mind, this beer pushes through and never compromises on flavor.
Tasting Notes: Peach • Orange Zest • Breakaway
Format: Draft & Cans
Series: Synergy
Beer Style: West Coast IPA
Jasa Juice // 6.90%
Description: We brewed this hazy IPA featuring a Comet/Strata/Cashmere dryhop for our dear friend, valued outside salesman, and Mr. Universe participation trophy winner Brandyn Jasa and his wonderful bride Alexa. Be patient, Alexa, he's worth it.
Tasting Notes: White Wine Grape • Orange Peel • Yoked
Format: Draft Only
Series: Pub LIfe
Beer Style: Hazy IPA
Upcoming Releases
*This list is subject to change based on the production schedule. Please keep that in mind!
Bloktoberfest // Märzen Lager
Series: Perennial
Releases: August 27th
Format: Draft & Cans
Description: Celebrate Oktoberfest Block 15-style with this amber-hued Märzen lager. Noble hops impart subtle floral and spicy aromas, while PNW-sourced Pilsner and Munich-style malts build a delicate base.
Eminent Point // XX
Series: Orbital
Releases: August 27th
Format: Draft & Cans
Description: We're reaching for new heights with this luxurious take on an American classic. Featuring notes of pine resin, dank herb and sweet citrus, it all balances with a soft and enticing malt backbone.
Discovery // XX
Series: Synergy
Releases: August 27th
Format: Draft Only
Description: Brewed in collaboration with Hopsteiner, this West Coast IPA showcases Eureka hops in all their glory. Dark fruit undertones lie like ideas in the back of your mind, while citrus bursts forth like an Eureka moment, creating layered depths of complexity.
Crowler/Package Sale for Sippin’ Sunday
20% off all packaged beer to-go, $5 Crowlers, and $10 Growler fills all-day Sunday of a specific beer.
This week’s beer is:
Both: Group Ride
Beer Education
4:00 pm Every Other Thursday @ the Pub
The next Happy Hour is Thursday, 8/21.
Join us every other Thursday in the Game Room at the Pub to taste through beers, discuss our beers, brewing, or any other related topics you have questions about. This is a casual session, and anyone is welcome to attend. If you have an interesting bottle of beer you would like to taste/share with the group, bring it in. Your first beer is on us if you attend.
Marketing Updates
By Holly Amlin, Marketing & Creative Manager
Events
Summer Music Series Continues Through August 27th
Two shows left! August 20th & 27th. Check out the bands here: https://block15.com/summer-music-series
Corvallis Beer Week - September 4th - 13th
Caves will be the starting point once again for the annual pub crawl on September 4th, the Pub will be having a $10 flight deal on September 9th from 5 - 7 pm, and it all gets capped off with Septembeerfest on the 13th at Avery Park. More details soon!
Bloktoberfest - October 17th - 18th
You’ll see more information released soon to the public. Mug Club is getting the first stab at the volunteer opportunities, which will be sent to them this week. Here’s the link if you need it.
From the Executive Chef
By Sarah Farey, Executive Chef
September Pub Monthly Specials!
Starting in September, we will be expanding our specials section to include a rotating special burger style as well as our other 3 items!
Jalapeno Popper Dip-Spicy jalapeno & cream cheese dip, topped with cheddar jack cheese & parmesan breadcrumbs. Served with house fried tortilla chips. $11.99
El Padrino- Pepper Tree Sausage House chorizo, aleppo-lime roasted sweet potatoes, cilantro-jalapeno mayo, mixed greens and jalapeno kettle chips on house baked ciabatta bread. $16.99
Caprese Turkey Burger-Juicy white & dark meat turkey patty, melted fresh mozzarella, tomato & basil on a toasted Bread Stop brioche bun with garlic aioli & balsamic glaze. $16.99
Red Curry & Coconut Noodles-Spicy & creamy coconut red curry sauce, tender yakisoba, red bell peppers, zucchini, sweet onion & snap peas topped with crushed peanuts & cilantro $11.99 + Shrimp $6.99
Bakery
Notes from Lindsey Henriksen, Bakery Manager
Pub Updates
By Kira Sciarrotta, General Manager
Nothing new this week from me. Please remember to read up on the new Loyalty Program and get people excited about earning those points!
Tap Room Updates
Caves Updates
By Aidan Welch, General Manager
High Fives
Kelly and Spencer - They're just awesome people to work with. They're leaning into roles that are new and challenging to them and totally killing it.
Danny and the Brew Crew - Really going the extra mile the last couple of weeks while we are upgrading and transitioning our spaces into our 5S system. Some great team work on display that will have lasting positive influence on our craft!
New hires! - Big high five to all of our new hires for jumping in and learning the ropes before back-to-school. We appreciate your hard work!
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