Internal Brewsletter - October 21, 2020

Written By Guest User

MARKETING UPDATES

GIGANTIC x BLOCK 15 COLLAB

A few weeks ago, we were invited up to Gigantic Brewing for a collaboration session. And next week we’ll be getting some beer on-hand at both locations! We will have beer on tap and packed in bottles.

Here is the beer write-up from Gigantic:
”We collaborated with our friends from Block 15 on this West Coast IPA filled with experimental hop HBC-692 (aka. Talus) and Citra, Galaxy, Cascade, resulting in a beer with intense citrus and tropical fruit” // 7.9% ABV, 65 IBU

MERCH UPDATES

Thanks to everyone that ordered the staff-only Block 15 Crew apparel! The shop is now closed for the time being, but keep an eye out for fresh designs in the months ahead. And don’t be afraid to share your feedback on what you’d like to see and wear!

We are also going to be getting a fresh shipment of merch for our retail space. The seasonal design direction is “Varsity,” featuring bold type, new styles…and maybe a fresh Sticky Hands hoodie that’s going to be 🔥! You can catch a preview of the collegiate-themed look by snagging some new can glasses for sale at the Tap Room. Cheers!

UPCOMING BOTTLE RELEASES

*We are going to start linking our distribution one sheets with these beer descriptions/updates so you can reference those for more detailed information and see what we give our accounts before they order!

Blacklight // Black Lager // Blacklight Lager, formerly known as Black Gold, is our yearly autumnal schwarzbier, releasing this Saturday! Designed in cooperation with OSU’s fermentation science program, this black lager was brewed with specialty dark malts and gently hopped with German hops. Extended cold conditioning rounded out its sharper roast character, producing a smooth and refreshing dark beer offering notes of toasted nuts, dark chocolate, and dried fruit. // 5.25% ABV // $2.75 / 16 oz can, plus deposit

Turbulent Consequence, Duivels Bier // Spontaneously Fermented Dark Lambic-Style Ale // Dropping this Saturday,  Turbulence Consequence, Duivels Bier! Duivels Bier is our interpretation of a unique historical style. A specially designed Turbulent Consequence base, aged 30 months in oak barrels, delivers us this sinfully satisfying, dark, lambic-style ale—layered with notes of vanilla, dried fruit, caramel and big time barrel character from it’s 2.5 year slumber. Turbulent Consequence is brewed using classic lambic methods from the Senne River Valley in Belgium. A multi-step turbid mash, inoculation with resident flora in our wild cellar’s coolship, spontaneous fermentation and extended maturation in oak barrels create this devilishly delightful beer. Mature barrels are then used in various blends throughout the year. At nearly 9% it is sinfully easy to drink, and you would swear that the devil was in the bottle. // 8.7% ABV // $11.50 / 500mL bottle

GENERAL UPDATES

  • Please continue to review our menu changes happening around the company and ensure you know what’s up! Here is an overview of the changes for you to review beforehand so you can be prepared!

    • For kitchen folks, procedures can be found here.

  • We are 86’d Flicker (both cans and draft) at the moment, and won’t be getting more back until next week! Beer doesn’t always behave itself, so sometimes batches take a bit longer than anticipated and throw off the schedule a bit! So if someone asks, please let them know it will be back!

DOWNTOWN UPDATES

The 3 Fools Grenache is now live! The Grenache is replacing the 3 Fools Cab Franc which ran out this weekend. 

Below are some tasting notes:

  • 2018 Grenache // Rogue Valley AVA, 15.2% ABV // Light bodied and fruity, finishes with some alcohol warmth. It would work great as a pallet cleansing wine for rich/hearty winter meals.

TAP ROOM UPDATES

The new menu here at the Tap Room will go live Thursday, October 22nd, and that’s our final (🤞🤞🤞) answer!

POLICY CORNER

Ever wonder what that policy you signed way back at orientation actually said? Well, here at Policy Corner we're going to highlight a certain company policy from time to time to get it fresh in everyone's minds! And for our very first one, what better policy to revisit than our Food Employee Reporting Agreement. Since it's flu season, there's no better time than now to review this bad boy! Remember to stay healthy and stay safe out there!

FOOD EMPLOYEE REPORTING AGREEMENT

STAFF UPDATES

  • Give a big warm welcome to our newest staff members!

    • J Pascoe - Brewer

    • Andy Pierce - Brewery Tech

    • Ronnie Lovato - Prep Cook

    • Morgan Kuschel - Server (This is a welcome back!)

WHAT’S UP ON INSTA??

We have been absolutely devastated by the unprecedented wildfires that have been burning across our beloved state—the loss of life, homes, businesses and natural beauty hurts us deeply. But it isn’t enough to simply extend our condolences
If you can’t drop in for some #bloktoberfest fun this season, celebrate one of the best times of the year at your haus! Available during the next two Saturday Drive-Thru sales, we will be offering up Bloktoberfest packs that include a commemor
We are so happy to introduce Joy: The newest addition to the Block 15 family of year-round beers! Joy is a modern-day, nuanced pale ale, blending a pillowy-soft malt profile with a trifecta of tropical, citrus, and orchard fruit hop character—
RELEASING THIS SATURDAY: Sticky Hands, Southern Exposure. Packed with hops from the land down under, this hop experience ale is loaded with luscious notes of fresh peach, mango, tangerine, and lime. Southern Exposure fuses our custom sticky co2 ext
Sticky Hands is arriving in Arizona! Ridiculously fresh-canned shipments of the Hop Experience Ale left Corvallis this week, and are expected to land at accounts in the next few days. If you live in the Grand Canyon State—be on the look-out!
With the continued poor air quality in Corvallis, we’ve adjusted a few things for the time being at our locations. Our downtown pub will remain closed, however, Caves Public House and the Tap Room will be open normal business hours for inside
With the on-going situation regarding the wildfires and air quality in the surrounding areas, we have decided it is in the best interest of our staff and community to remain closed today. If you are looking for a way to help, the Red Cross is leadin

WHAT’S GOING ON TAP SOON?

This schedule is subject to change based on availability & brewing logistics!

  • Tap Room & Pub

    • Friday, 10/23 - Blacklight / Turbulent Consequence, Duivels Bier

UPCOMING / IN PROCESS BEERS

  • Charlie’s Delights, Pear & Maple Upside Down Cake / Overly Fruited Tart Wit-style Ale

  • Cardinal Coalescence, Raspberry / Flanders-style Red Ale with Raspberries

THE PEOPLE’S PINT

October’s People’s Pint will benefit Corvallis Mountain Rescue Unit!

DINE-OUTS

Pub Dine Out: Check back in November!

Tap Room Dine Out: Check back in November!

CASA’S SHOP SMALL, HELP BIG FUNDRAISER

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CASA - Voices for Children is a non-profit organization working with foster children in Corvallis. They are Court Appointed Special Advocates, and their mission is to provide advocacy for 100% of abused and neglected children with open dependency cases within Benton County. CASA is a unique program; there are no other agencies or nonprofit organizations that provide advocacy on behalf of children in foster care. CASA is built on the foundation of everyday people contributing to make a difference in an abused child’s life.

Due to Covid-19 and the difficult year they have experienced as a community, they have decided to try a new "Shop Small, Help BIG" fundraiser this fall:

They are asking community members to purchase gift cards or certificates to their favorite local business and donate them to CASA. The cards and certificates will be gathered and auctioned live on our website or platform in the first week of December.

Our staff doesn’t have to do anything other than sell gift cards and the rest is handled by CASA! So it is a super easy, great way to support this organization. If you do have any questions, though, please reach out to Katy or Paige.

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