Internal Brewsletter - October 16, 2019

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Save the Date - Monday, December 2nd

MAJESTIC THEATRE SHOWS

Block 15 and Caves employees have access to free tickets for select Majestic Theatre events! Events that we have access to can be found here: https://www.majestic.org/comps (they exclude the “Exclusive” marked shows).

If you are interested in attending any of these events, please email Kevin (kevin@block15.com) and he can hook you up with tickets!

LEGION OF FUN

SPOOKTOBER SPECTACULAR

It is the LAST WEEK TO SIGN UP for the Legion of Fun’s Spooktober Spectacular! We’ll leave the sign-up open until Tuesday 10/22. The sign-up can be found here. 👻

BLIND TASTE WINNER!

Drumroll please….the winner of the blind tasting series is Shelby J! Way to go!

STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS

NEW STAFF

Make sure to give a warm welcome to our newest staff members at the Pub!

  • Sierra MacMillan - Host & Food Runner

  • Michael Martin-Kunkle - Prep Cook

  • Matt Perko - Prep Cook

And a big welcome back to Alex McCarthy, who is re-joining us at the Tap Room!

REVIEW TIME

It’s review time for Matt Wertz and Tim! Please give any constructive feedback you have here!

JOB POSTING

After over 11 years with the company, Dana is leaving Caves this December to pursue a higher education. That being said, Caves is actively recruiting for her replacement both externally as well as internally. If you are interested in applying for the position, please review the job posting here and follow the instructions listed to be considered.

WHAT’S NEW ON INSTA

BLOCK 15

Block 15 Cocktails go with you wherever, whenever! We've updated our lineup of TRAVELER cocktails at both locations and they are available to go with any food purchase*: EARL GREY PALOMA Grapefruit, Orange and Earl Grey Infused Olmeca Altos Rposado
We’ve always been particular to green around here. Join us and toast to happiness, health and beer. Sláinte! ☘️ Happy St. Patrick’s Day ☘️ #DeliveringHoppiness #OregonBeer #CraftBeer #InstaBeer #IPA #PhotoOfTheDay #InstaGood #Blo
Two vibrant, hop-forward IPAs releasing this Saturday on draft and in cans at both locations: Emerging Sunshine and Selection Series, Strata! Crisp, refreshing, and bursting with citrus, mango, and floral hop notes, Emerging Sunshine is inspired by
Be advised! You’re not going to want to miss this week's limited special at the downtown Pub: Chicken Mole Torte. Chicken braised in Mole Negro, topped with roasted tomatillo slaw, on a house-made torta bun, and as always served with a side of
The last but CERTAINLY not least in our Selection Series—Selection Series, Strata—will be available this coming Saturday in cans and on draft! We once again used hops exclusively from @colemanagriculture for this beer, this time featurin
Emerging Sunshine is BACK both in the sky above and in cans at #Block15! Releasing next Saturday on draft and in 16oz cans, Emerging Sunshine is a crisp and refreshing IPA that is bursting with citrus, mango and floral hop notes and was inspired by
The weather outlook this weekend is looking 👌, and our beer is made to explore! With more than 10 different beers available in bottles and cans, along with two more on the way tomorrow with Selection Series–Centennial and The DAB Lab–Do
With things beginning to open up around here, it feels like a great time for a fresh Staff PIC(K)! When you visit our downtown location, chances are that you’ll be greeted by Laura, our Downtown Pub Manager. Laura has been on the team for 5 an

CAVES

Let us handle brunch this Father's Day. Join us at Caves Bier and Kitchen this Saturday for a one-stop-shop for pops and beer lovers alike. We've reached deep into our cellar and pulled out select bottles for sale at a 20% discount alongside Table M
We have been getting a lot of interest regarding our response to the “phase one” developments in Benton country. As much as we would love for you to join us, hang your hat, and enjoy a meal, we do not have anything to announce regarding
If there is a better sound than that of a bell letting you know dinner is ready, we can't say we’ve ever heard it. Can't wait to have you all in again.
We sure can’t wait to have everyone in for a pint and some Caves cookin’ again. Until then, we hope everyone is staying healthy, happy, and positive. See you soon. Love, your friends at Caves.
WORLD BIER PASSPORT SPOTLIGHT: PRIMS - FREEHAND BREWING - EUGENE, OR Opening in 2018, @freehandbrewery is a Saison-centric brewery that strongly emphasizes local ingredients while brewing with a historical scope—and Prims is perfectly aligned
Join us tonight from 5-7 for a special tasting through some carefully selected naturally fermented ciders, some of which were sourced and produced right here in the Willamette Valley. Samples from Wildcraft and 2 Towns as well as two imported Ciders
Classic comfort food—a Sunday tradition at Caves! Buttermilk fried chicken served with mashed potatoes, gravy, and rotating market-fresh vegetables. Offered every Sunday night beginning at 5:30

WHAT’S GOING ON TAP SOON?

Dates are subject to change based on tap availability.

TAP ROOM

  • Fri 10/18: Bella Sol (replacing The Pitch) / Nitro Pumpkin Pie (replacing Nitro Wandelpad)

  • Tues 10/22: Funky Hands (replacing City Slicker) / Drive Me to Firenze (replacing Fresh Catch)

  • Fri 10/25: ----

PUB

  • Fri 10/18: Nitro Pumpkin Pie (replacing Nitro Nebula Stout) / Bella Sol (replacing Turbulent Consequence, Viognier)

  • Tues 10/22: Funky Hands (replacing Bloktoberfest)

  • Fri 10/25: ----


UPCOMING BOTTLE / CAN RELEASES

  • Sat 11/2: Figgy Pudding (500mL bottles) / Imagine (500mL bottles) / Imagine, Double Chocolate (500mL bottles) / Framboise White (500mL bottles) / Sticky Hands, Greatest Hits Vol. I Reissued (16oz cans)

*FYI, our label art aesthetic is changing a bit going forward. You may have noticed that the Oud Bruin artwork - the watercolor-esque bird - is different than our normal art. You also may have already seen on social media that the artwork for the upcoming bottle release beers are different. This is intentional, as we want to make things a bit more cohesive, and a bit simpler. Please relay that to any customers that inquire as to why we’ve changed up the artwork. Additionally, if you have questions please reach out to Seth!

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UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS

  • One Hop Wonder, Chinook / IPA

  • The Cold Front / Winter Lager

  • Maple / Robust Maplewood Porter

  • Sparkle, Riesling / Brut IPA with Riesling grapes

EVENTS

BLOCKOUT = tap takeover

**Be sure to share/like the Facebook events to spread the word to your friends!

THE PEOPLE’S PINT / DINE OUTS

October’s People’s Pint partner is Corvallis Mountain Rescue Unit (CMRU). The designated beer is Hopfen Pale at both the Pub and the Tap Room.

NEXT PUB DINE OUT

Check back in November!

NEXT TAP ROOM DINE OUT

Thurs 10/29 - Old Mill Center

PUB UPDATES

OCTOBER MONTHLY SPECIALS

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  • Brewer’s Board / Handmade Pepper Tree Festival sausage, Willamette Valley Cheese Co.’s Boerenkaas (raw milk aged gouda) stone ground mustard, house sauerkraut, apple compote and house baked ale bread. 

  • Maple-Cider Glazed Meatballs / Carlton Farms Pork & Oregon Natural beef meatballs in a maple-apple cider glaze served over Denison Farms kabocha squash-apple puree.

  • El Padrino Sandwich / Grilled Pepper Tree chorizo and Oregon ham w/ roasted Peoria Farm markets sweet potatoes, melted muenster cheese, greens, cilantro mayo and jalapeno potato chips served on house baked ale bread. Served with your choice of side item.

  • Pork Wiener Schnitzel / Thinly pounded Carlton Farms pork cutlet, breaded and fried. Drizzled with butter pan sauce and served with apple compote and warm, house made German potato salad.

Line procedures can be found here!

NEW GARLIC BREAD

The new garlic bread no longer has actual roasted garlic in it but instead now has herbes de Provence and garlic powder in it instead, so it's more of an herb bread now!

BREWER’S PROVISION

Thurs 10/17
Dakota’s Crunchwrap Supreme, paired with Alpha IPA

TAP ROOM UPDATES

FALL MENU CHANGES

ROUND 2 - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18th

  • Kale & Roasted Butternut Squash Salad w/ Chevre-Herb Vinaigrette (Replaces Marinated Tomato & Burrata Salad)

  • Chicken & Roasted Poblano Stromboli - With house-smoked mozzarella and caramelized onions. Served with a side of fresh marinara. (Replaces Nashville Hot & Cold)

  • Southwest Vegan Melt - Roasted butternut squash, pickled red onions, spicy chipotle-cashew queso, roasted poblanos and spinach on house artisan bread. (Replaces Smoky Tempeh Club)

  • Shoyu Pork Sandwich - Braised Carlton Farms pork shoulder, house orange shoyu sauce, sweet & sour apple slaw, sriracha mayo and provolone on grilled pumpernickel bread. (Replaces Arugula & Freekah Salad)

  • BOARD STUFF

    • Rogue Smoky Bleu (Replaces Burrata)

    • Olympia Provisions Salami Etna (Replaces Breasola)

    • Pickles Onions (Replaces Jalapeno Lime Jicama)

    • Willamette Valley Aged Gouda (Replaces Face Rock Cheddar)

    • Caves Summer Sausage (Replaces Country Pork Pate)

    • Cherry Mustard (Replaces Garlic-Truffle Confit)

*Also, with the bringing the stromboli back, that means sous vide chicken will now be the chicken add on (not smoked chicken).

Procedures for these can be found here!

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