Internal Brewsletter - January 13, 2021
GENERAL UPDATES
NEXT ROUND OF MENU ADVANCEMENT
These items go live next Wednesday, 1/20 at the Downtown Pub only (for the time being).
Warm Roasted Vegetable & Lentil Salad
Our advancement team killed it with this one, y’all. It is absolutely beautiful, healthful, and yet hits you like a comfort food! OH and it is 100% ORGANIC! Warm lentils, cumin & coriander roasted carrots & parsnips, tender spinach & arugula, light lemon vinaigrette, bright tzatziki, and a pile of fried parsnip crisps! I am so excited for this to join the Block 15 menu!
::AIR HIGH 5 CODY!!::
Classic Mac & Cheese
Let’s be real, there are few bad mac and cheese out there. And ours was one of the best! BUT we decided it was time for an upgrade! Test after test...after test….we believe we really nailed it! It’s simple in concept, yet hits you with a punch of flavor, with a unique new pasta (to us) to boot! The Strozzapreti really gives us an upgraded feel to a classic pub dish. Adorned with our same bomb parmesan breadcrumbs, I am super stoked about this dish!
HOPPY HOUR UPDATE
There have been some questions about happy hour as we rolled out Toast. After some conversations, we have decided to suspend all happy hour item discounts (food and drinks) for now. If Mug Club folks ask about happy hour, the discount can be given by request (or offered to mug folks on Mondays) but the POS will not automatically apply that discount going forward. As things re-open, we will re-examine this policy, but wanted to clarify it for now.
2021 CULINARY WEEK!
As was mentioned in last week’s brewsletter, we’re participating in Corvallis Culinary Week (Month) this year. Beginning today through the 31st, we’ll be offering the below item:
Lamb & Pork Meatballs // House-made meatballs made with Anderson Valley lamb & Carlton Farms pork, panko, turmeric and red pepper flakes. Served with house tzatziki, mint-pistachio & raisin pesto and house baked flatbread // $14.99
*Just an FYI, this will only be available at the Downtown Pub, and will be available for take-out and delivery as well!
UPCOMING BEER/PACKAGED RELEASES
*As with most of our releases, this will initially be available on Saturday via the Drive-Thru Sale, and then available at the Tap Room and Pub thereafter! Draft offerings will always go live the Friday before.
Releasing Saturday, 1/16
Fluffhead // IPA // Fluffhead is a fruity, hazy IPA that balances a soft malt body with copious dry hop additions. Flaked oats, English yeast, and special water treatment produce a fluffy, round body. Fluffhead finishes silky smooth, with just a hint of balancing bitterness. // 6.5% // $3.00/16oz can
Ridgeback Red // Red Ale // Ridgeback Red features a blend of rustic malts with zesty hops grown right here in the Pacific northwest. balancing flavors of caramel and toasted nuts with pine, lemon, and grapefruit hop character, It finishes delightfully crisp for a malt-forward beer. // 5.5% // $2.75/16oz can
PUB UPDATES
While the Caves space isn't currently open to the public, we do want to keep it tidy and organized. Bathrooms should be cleaned once a week, and there will be some cleaning/organizational projects added to Take-Out & Delivery duties lists.
On the topic of tidiness, please be mindful of the presentation of our dining room and back server station. We want to keep the restaurant looking nice and organized for the guests that use the restrooms or come in to pick-up/place an order.
TAP ROOM UPDATES
Please review our “Steps to Great Service” document so you know what we expect from you when hosting/greeting tables/running food/etc. and what roles look like based on how many people working. There will be a more condensed version of this posted in the breakroom/by the Read & Signs at some point as well!
Like in the Pub update above, please make sure to keep the bar top area clear, as well as any tables within the Tap Room. People still come inside to chat with the host and they come up to the bar to order packaged beer, so we want it looking tidy and not cluttered!!
POLICY CORNER
Here are a couple of links to help you track what is going on at a state and county level for COVID cases in Oregon. These tables provided by OHA have been the most accurate and clear representation of data that we have encountered out there. Stay Safe!
WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??
COMING UP ON DRAFT
Fri 1/15 - Fluffhead
UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS
*With the constant changing of everything, some of these releases may change/get pushed back, so please be aware of that when communicating with customers!
Direct Flight // Tart Strawberry & Guava IPA
A Nugg Hugg // IPA
Love Potion #9 // Chocolate Raspberry Stout